Over a four-day span, between July 19-22, six motorists were arrested for impaired driving offences by RCMP NL. Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on July 19, New-Wes-Valley RCMP responded to a crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that occurred on Country Road in Indian Bay. A passenger of the ATV received serious injuries and was transported to […]
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The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is advising citizens that due to the high fire hazard rating for the region, a fire ban is currently in effect for St. John’s, Mount Pearl and Paradise. The fire ban will remain in effect for a minimum of seven days, with an update to be provided in the […]
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Rose Blanche Lighthouse is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its restoration on Sunday, July 28 from 3-5 p.m. The lighthouse was built in 1871 and operated until the 1940s, at which point falling into disrepair. In 1999 it was restored and functions as a navigational landmark light. Standing as a proud sentinel of our shores, […]
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Ready, set, snap! The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is calling on people across Newfoundland and Labrador and across the country to get outside from Aug. 1-5 to document the nature around them, in the name of science. The non-profit’s fourth annual Big Backyard BioBlitz aims to create a snapshot of nature in Canada, by encouraging […]
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Theresa Walsh has been named the capital city’s new city clerk. She replaces Karen Chafe, who has been City Clerk since 2021 and is retiring after 35 years of service. The City Clerk is part of the senior management team, providing legislative and administrative support to Council, coordinating and implementing corporate policies and processes, and serving as […]
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Minister of Health and Community Services John Hogan will host a Health Care Action Update today to discuss the Seniors’ Health and Well-Being Plan announced in the budget. Hogan will be joined by Minister Paul Pike, Deputy Minister of Health Transformation Pat Parfrey, and the CEO of SeniorsNL Kimberly Leonard. The update will take place […]
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MUN Students’ Union is showing their support to student protesters in Bangladesh, while calling on the university to create tangible supports for MUN Bangladeshi students at this time. The union says due to the internet blackout, some Bangladeshi students at MUN have not been able to be in contact with their families for a number […]
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The public is being advised that there is a washout in the T’Railway Provincial Park between St. Jude’s and Little Harbour on the west coast of the island. The T’Railway is impassable in this area and closed until repairs can be completed. The public is asked to report any damage or concerns related to the […]
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The Zuiderdam cruise ship operated by the Holland America Line will be in Corner Brook today. The ship, carrying 2,272 passengers, is expected in port at 8:00 a.m. and will depart at 5:00 p.m. This is the fifth cruise ship to visit the west coast city this year.
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There will be a garden party at the Lieutenant Governor’s residence today at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the annual event at Government House in St. John’s. Everything is free of charge. There will be refreshments, entertainment, and more.
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