2 years ago
Police partners with Service NL’s Highway Enforcement Officers to conduct checkpoint in Stephenville
Police partnered with Service NL’s Highway Enforcement Officers and conducted a checkpoint on April 30, 2024, in Stephenville. During the checkpoint, six commercial vehicles were inspected with nine defects identified. Four of the six inspected vehicles were removed from service. One driver was ticketed under the Highway Traffic Act for operating an unregistered vehicle, and two […]
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2 years ago
Disruption of Outpatient Laboratory Services at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre
There is a temporary disruption of routine laboratory services at the Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre in Twillingate today. Services will not be available until 2:30 p.m. due to human resource challenges. Emergency laboratory services are not affected at this time. Patients may choose to travel to Gander or Grand Falls-Windsor for laboratory services during this […]
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2 years ago
Olympic talent search in St. John’s Sunday
The Canadian Olympic Committee’s official talent search is coming to St. John’s on Sunday. There will be scouts from 11 different Olympic sports at the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Centre searching for talent. RBC Training Ground is free and open to any athlete aged 14 to 25, regardless of their sport background. The program, now […]
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2 years ago
East Coast Music Association announces first round of 2024 award winners
On Thursday the East Coast Music Association announced twelve 2024 East Coast Music Awards at the 36th annual East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown. Of the 12 awards, there were two awards for performers in this province. The TD Fans’ Choice Entertainer of the Year was awarded to the Derina Harvey Band. The award of Solo Recording […]
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2 years ago
Lonely bouquets to be placed around St. John’s today
If you are travelling around St. John’s today you might unexpected flower bouquets around the city. The members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Floral Design Group will deliver miniature bouquets of flower arrangements to more than 100 locations including parks, bus stops, parking lots, and doorsteps of nursing homes, hospitals and not-for-profit organizations. “The lonely bouquets bring […]
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2 years ago
Individual facing number of weapon and drug charges after traffic stop in Mount Pearl
On Thursday evening the RNC Weapon and Drug Enforcement Unit and Patrol Services completed a traffic safety stop on a vehicle on Pitts Memorial Drive in Mount Pearl. The 22-year-old passenger was arrested for firearms offences. A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded loaded firearms, drugs, and cash. The 22-year-old male was taken to the […]
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2 years ago
Another wet drive across the Island
It is another wet day across Newfoundland with wet roads and areas of fog once again. There is some water buildup on the roads on the Avalon. Roads in western Labrador are snow-covered with icy patches. The MV Qajaq W is out of service. Other ferries are on schedule. At the St. John’s International Airport, WestJet Flight […]
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2 years ago
Cruise Ship Season Begins Sunday
Another sure sign that summer is on the way, the first cruise ship of the season arrives in St. John’s on Sunday. The Phoenix Reisen Amera is scheduled to arrive in St. John’s on May 5, with approximately 900 passengers. In total, there are 40 scheduled visits from 18 cruise lines scheduled to arrive between […]
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2 years ago
Elizabeth Avenue Construction to Resume
Beginning on Monday construction will resume on Elizabeth Avenue. The street rehabilitation and the installation of a shared-use path is expected to be completed early this summer. Construction will include the section from Westerland Road to Freshwater Road. Traffic delays, detours and lane reductions will be required while work is ongoing.
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