1 week ago
Labrador woman calling for better accessibility on Labrador Marine ferry
A Labrador woman is sounding the alarm on accessibility barriers in this province. Dawn Letto is calling for better support for disabilities of all sizes. That’s after she noticed in May that the adult change table aboard the Qajaq W. was gone. Five months later, Letto is hoping people will realize why this issue deserves […]
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1 week ago
RCMP operation near Musgrave Harbour concludes with one person taken into custody
The RCMP is advising the public that the police operating that was underway in the Musgrave Harbour area earlier today has safely concluded. One person was taken into custody, but it’s unclear at this time what they were arrested for. Residents can now return to normal activities in the area, however, the RCMP is advising […]
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1 week ago
Questions mount over e-scooter rules as provincial road-safety consultations end Thursday
Questions about e-scooter safety are gaining attention in St. John’s after a video showing nearly 30 young people travelling together through a busy section of Columbus Drive circulated online. The video has renewed concerns about how e-scooters and other devices are regulated on Newfoundland and Labrador roads, particularly when large groups of young riders are […]
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1 week ago
Auditor General finds major oversight and accountability gaps in N.L. long-term care
Auditor General, Denise Hanrahan, delivered a performance audit report to the Public Accounts Committee today on matters related to long term care in the province. This audit is the second of two audits requested by the Committee, pursuant to section 22 of the Auditor General Act. The first audit, into personal care homes, was submitted […]
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1 week ago
RCMP investigating two-vehicle collision on Route 463
Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that injured one person and closed Lourdes Road on the Port au Port Peninsula on Wednesday. At about 6:30 a.m. yesterday, Bay St. George RCMP responded to the collision on Route 463. It happened approximately two kilometres north of Picadilly. Members of the Lourdes Regional Fire Department and Emergency […]
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1 week ago
RCMP conducting operation along Route 330
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police NL is advising residents that they will see an increased police presence along Route 330, east of Musgrave Harbour (towards Deadman’s Bay) today due to an ongoing police operation. The RCMP says there is no threat to general public safety, but they are asking the public to avoid the areas […]
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1 week ago
Registration open for Memorial University’s fall graduates
Memorial University is alerting graduating students that registration to attend fall convocation is open. Convocation ceremonies take place at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre on Oct. 15. Any student who is eligible to graduate in October 2026 and wishes to cross the stage during convocation ceremonies must complete two steps: register to attend and rent their […]
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1 week ago
UPDATE: Province updates efforts to battle wildfire near Port Hope Simpson
A wildfire burning near Port Hope Simpson remains out of control, with the community continuing under a state of emergency and evacuation alert as firefighters and forestry personnel worked through the night to protect residents and contain the blaze. The Department of Forestry issued an update Thursday afternoon: “The safety and well-being of Port Hope […]
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