Elections Newfoundland and Labrador advises electors that Advance Polls will be open for the By-Election in the District of Baie Verte-Green Bay on Tuesday, May 21. Advance voting will take place from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm at the following locations: • College Building – Room #3 (Springdale), 83 Little Bay Road • Community Centre […]
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Police responded to a disturbance at a residence located in CBS area shortly before 11:00 on Saturday night. Upon arrival, officers learned there had been a disturbance in the home and damage had been done to the property. A 35-year-old female was arrested for mischief property damage, breach of a release order and breach of […]
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A late-night fire has destroyed a home in the west end of St. John’s and displaced the residents of two additional homes. Shortly after 10:00 p.m. firefighters were called to a home on Lester Street to reports of the fire. When crews arrived a few minutes later they found heavy smoke and fire coming from […]
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The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has cancelled the evacuation order and alert because of the decreased risk from wildfires near Fort McMurray. The municipality says it will continue to closely monitor the situation. All residents from evacuated areas can now return to the community.
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Police are reminding motorists to drive safe this Victoria Day long weekend. An increase in traffic is anticipated as residents mark the unofficial start of the summer season with a trip out of town. Motorists are urged to drive with caution, obey posted speed limits, and drive according to the weather conditions. Impaired driving and […]
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The organizers of the Trails, Tales, Tunes Festival are hosting the 18th running of the annual festival in Norris Point. For 17 years, the festival has brought artists and visitors around the world to experience the magic and beauty of the Gros Morne region through song and story. The festival runs from May 17-26, 2024. The schedule is […]
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The small business corporate income tax rate in Newfoundland and Labrador has been reduced from 3 per cent to 2.5 per cent effective January 1, 2024. This tax reduction was announced in Budget 2024. It has now been approved by the House of Assembly through amendments to the Income Tax Act, 2000. The budget initiative […]
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Police were conducting routine patrols in the centre city at 11:15 p.m. Friday when an officer noticed a man throwing rocks at a house. The officer exited his vehicle to investigate and the man began to threaten another man who was standing near the house. The 58-year old-man was arrested for uttering threats and taken […]
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The Serious Incident Response Team is appealing to the public, seeking witnesses, and CCTV and dash cam footage related to the motor vehicle collision that occurred on May 14 in Kippens. Those who witnessed the collision or have CCTV or dash cam footage between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on May 14, on Kippens Road, […]
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