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Recent News

2 years ago
Business, News

WestJet to end route from St. John’s to Hamilton in July

The airline company WestJet recently said in a statement they will be ending their service from St. John’s to Hamilton as of July 1, 2024. The route, was only announced in May of 2024, and was expected to operate until mid October. The company says they hope this notice will give guests time to make […]

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2 years ago
News

RNC searching for missing 31 year old in St. John’s

 The RNC is searching for missing person, Katelyn Collins. The 31-year-old originally from Grand Falls-Windsor was reported missing on June 8. She was last seen in the centre city area of St. John’s on May 24. Collins has a walking impairment and is described as 5’4” tall and 200 lbs. She has long brown hair […]

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2 years ago
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Police recover boat, motor and trailer stolen from Coastal Outdoors in Carbonear

RCMP NL has recovered a boat, motor and trailer that were recently stolen from Coastal Outdoors in Carbonear. As part of the investigation conducted by Harbour Grace RCMP, with assistance from Holyrood RCMP and the RCMP General Investigation Section, a search warrant was executed at a property in Mobile on June 6, 2024.  The stolen property […]

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2 years ago
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Benoit’s Cove man charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking

RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West stopped two vehicles at the lookout area of the Lewin Parkway in Corner Brook on June 6, 2024, which resulted in the arrest of 36-year-old Matthew Batt of Benoit’s Cove. While on patrol, officers with JFO West came upon the two parked vehicles and recognized the occupants as being […]

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2 years ago
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Furey to Mark Official Opening of Western Memorial Regional Hospital 

Premier Andrew Furey will be in Corner Brook today to mark the official opening of the new Western Memorial Regional Hospital. Furey will be joined by Minister Gerry Byrne, MHA Scott Reid, Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer Western Zone Teara Freake, Robert Andrews, Chair of NL Health Services Board of Trustees, and Lloyd Walters, Vice […]

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2 years ago
News

RCMP investigates fatal commercial vehicle crash near South Branch

The RCMP is investigating a single-vehicle crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near South Branch on Friday that claimed the life of a 63-year-old man. Shortly before 4:00 a.m. on Friday, the RCMP received a report from a passing motorist who observed an overturned tractor trailer off the highway. Police attended the scene and located the […]

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2 years ago
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Cruise ship to visit Corner Brook today

Corner Brook will welcome the second cruise ship of the year today. The Regent Seven Seas, run by Mariner is expected to arrive today at 11:00 a.m. and will depart at 8:00 p.m. this evening. The ship is carrying 696 passengers and 449 crew.

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2 years ago
News

Two youths arrested following incident in downtown St. John’s

A 15-year-old female and a 17-year-old male will appear in court this morning after the RNC Patrol Services responded to a residence in the downtown area of St Joh’s. Police received a call of unknown trouble in progress. The female was arrested for breaching her release orders and the male was arrested for obstruction.

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2 years ago
News, Traffic

Allandale Road Bridge Construction to Begin

Construction is set to begin today to rehabilitate the Allandale Road Bridge which crosses over Rennie’s River. This project is anticipated to be completed by September 2024. While the construction is ongoing, vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be maintained. Traffic delays and lane reductions can be expected, and the motoring public is advised to seek […]

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2 years ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Some areas of rain making roads wet on the west coast

Across the west coast, roads are wet due to rain. There are areas of fog along the south coast of the island. Elsewhere roads are bare and dry. Ferries are on time. Air services are in place from Charlottetown to Norman Bay. At the St. John’s International Airport, WestJet flights 200 and 201 are delayed […]

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