The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating a weapons offence that occurred on Topsail Road in St. John’s. On Thursday, just before 6 p.m., officers responded to multiple reports of gunshots from a vehicle travelling on Topsail Road in the area of Brookfield Road and Burgeo Street. Two vehicles had sustained damage as a result, with […]
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A 43-year-old man is deceased following a single-vehicle crash that occurred on the Trans-Canada Highway east of the Bay d’Espoir Junction. Shortly after 5 o’clock this morning, police received the report of the crash which was discovered by a passing motorist. A vehicle had left the highway and rolled down over an embankment. The lone occupant died […]
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As of October 15, 2024, operator safety training will be mandatory for users of off-road vehicles who: Anyone who is supervising a person under the age of 16 who is operating an off-road vehicle will be required to ensure that the person has completed the training. While training is only mandatory for some users, anyone […]
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Transportation Minister John Abbott was in Gander today to reaffirm the government’s commitment to municipal infrastructure improvements for Central Newfoundland through the Multi-Year Capital Works and Municipal Capital Works funding programs. More than $5.4 million under both cost-shared programs will contribute towards improvements to water and sewer, road infrastructure and recreational enhancements for towns in […]
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The province announced support today for a new statue that the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor is commissioning as a tribute to the late Gordon Pinsent. Government will provide $210,000 for the statue’s creation and installation in the Grand Falls-Windsor area, creating a tribute to Pinsent’s incredible accomplishments and impact on the arts and cultural sector […]
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It’s not often you see a catch like this one. Fred Morris, 85, landed this huge Halibut while fishing out of Hermitage Bay, located on the province’s southcoast. Halibut live in the cool boreal and subarctic waters off the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. They can be found […]
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This Sunday the first match of the International Summer Series between the Halifax Wanderers and the Ipswich Town FC will take place at the King George V Park in St. John’s. As a result, there will be parking restrictions and road closures in effect. Carnell Drive from Lake Avenue to the Boulevard will be closed […]
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Forestry officials are providing an update on two forest fires in Labrador today. Residents of Labrador West are advised that there may be increased fire activity today which could produce increased levels of smoke that could impact Route 500, as well as the railway lines in Labrador West. There is no immediate threat to Wabush […]
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Premier Andrew Furey will make an announcement related to the arts and cultural community in Grand Falls-Windsor on Friday. Furey will make the announcement while bringing greetings at the 2024 Grand Falls House Garden Party. The event takes place at 1:30 p.m. on the grounds of Grand Falls House in Grand Falls-Windsor.
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The Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is seeking information related to a moose poaching and wastage incident that occurred two kilometres west of the Ashuanipi River in Labrador West. On July 3, officers initiated an investigation after an adult bull moose was left on a bog approximately 150 metres […]
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