Recent News

Changes are being made to the schedule of updates to the Respiratory Activity Dashboard, which reports on the activity of circulating respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 and influenza. The dashboard will now be updated every two weeks. The reporting schedule will further shift to monthly updates in the coming months. Weekly reporting is anticipated to resume with […]

The Downtown Pedestrian Mall will open on June 20, and will run until September 2. Operating daily from noon until 10 p.m., Water Street from Adelaide Street to Prescott Street will transform into a bustling vehicle-free, people-friendly zone.  Since its introduction in 2020, the mall has evolved into a beloved annual tradition that provides a […]

The splash pads at the Kenmount Terrace Community Centre and Bannerman Park opened for the season on Thursday. Splash pads are in operation from 9 a.m. to dusk, daily. The splash pad at Bowring Park will also be operational with the opening of the outdoor pools at Bowring and Bannerman Park on Tuesday, July 2. […]

The province has announced the grade configuration for the new school in Kenmount Terrace. The school will include Kindergarten to Grade 7 in English and French streams and will have capacity for pre-kindergarten programming. Once constructed, it is anticipated that the school will be the largest in the province with this grade configuration, with space […]

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness about elder abuse and neglect, and to promote the dignity and respect of older adults. Ageist attitudes and beliefs are often linked to elder abuse and social isolation, which is why the Office of the Seniors’ Advocate launched a social media campaign for […]

Established in 2007, the Avalon Motorcycle Ride For Dad has raised over $2 million dollars for the fight against prostate cancer. The proceeds from their annual event have been invested in groundbreaking prostate cancer research and life-saving awareness campaigns of the disease and the importance of early detection. The ride will kick-off at 10:00 this […]

It’s a dream a little girl from the Goulds started several years ago when she was just 5 years old, and now her legacy continues. A lemonade stand that has raised thousands of dollars for children and their families who are diagnosed with serious illnesses. Nevaeh Denine was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at just 3 years […]

The Department of Health and Community Services is reminding residents to register for access to their personal health record through MyGovNL. The service is available to people 16 years of age and older. The personal health record is an online service that allows residents to view their health information. Information such as laboratory results, dispensed […]

Five Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officers were recognized for their dedication to removing impaired drivers from our roadways. The annual Team Nick Coates Awards took place at RNC Headquarters in St. John’s. The award is named in honour of Nick Coates, who was killed by an impaired driver in August 2013. The awards recognize police officers […]

Just after 8:00 Friday night, Operational Patrol Services responded to a call of unknown trouble in the West End of St. John’s. Upon arrival, officers located a 49 year old male with injuries. As the result of an investigation completed by Operational Patrol Services and the Criminal Investigation Division, a 51 year old male and […]