A late-night fire has destroyed a home in the west end of St. John’s and displaced the residents of two additional homes. Shortly after 10:00 p.m. firefighters were called to a home on Lester Street to reports of the fire. When crews arrived a few minutes later they found heavy smoke and fire coming from […]
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The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has cancelled the evacuation order and alert because of the decreased risk from wildfires near Fort McMurray. The municipality says it will continue to closely monitor the situation. All residents from evacuated areas can now return to the community.
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Police are reminding motorists to drive safe this Victoria Day long weekend. An increase in traffic is anticipated as residents mark the unofficial start of the summer season with a trip out of town. Motorists are urged to drive with caution, obey posted speed limits, and drive according to the weather conditions. Impaired driving and […]
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The organizers of the Trails, Tales, Tunes Festival are hosting the 18th running of the annual festival in Norris Point. For 17 years, the festival has brought artists and visitors around the world to experience the magic and beauty of the Gros Morne region through song and story. The festival runs from May 17-26, 2024. The schedule is […]
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The small business corporate income tax rate in Newfoundland and Labrador has been reduced from 3 per cent to 2.5 per cent effective January 1, 2024. This tax reduction was announced in Budget 2024. It has now been approved by the House of Assembly through amendments to the Income Tax Act, 2000. The budget initiative […]
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Police were conducting routine patrols in the centre city at 11:15 p.m. Friday when an officer noticed a man throwing rocks at a house. The officer exited his vehicle to investigate and the man began to threaten another man who was standing near the house. The 58-year old-man was arrested for uttering threats and taken […]
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The Serious Incident Response Team is appealing to the public, seeking witnesses, and CCTV and dash cam footage related to the motor vehicle collision that occurred on May 14 in Kippens. Those who witnessed the collision or have CCTV or dash cam footage between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on May 14, on Kippens Road, […]
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Three candidates have thrown their hats into the ring so far to be president of the FFAW. Long-time fisheries activist Bill Broderick was first to step forward, while union executive member Dwan Street and fisheries scientist Abe Solberg announced their candidacies this week. The deadline for nominations is May 22. Greg Pretty is currently serving […]
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The RNC and RCMP teamed up today for a traffic enforcement blitz to kick off the May 24th long weekend. In a two hour span on Friday morning, 31 speeding tickets were issued. One vehicle was seized and the operators license was suspended for travelling 155 km/h. All speeds were in excess of 125 km/h, […]
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