Reflections: Jess Owens
Jim Furlong looks back at the remarkable performance of Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics.
Read moreCity of St. John’s sets date for Ward 4 byelection
The byelection for the vacant Ward 4 Council seat will take place on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. A byelection is required following the resignation of Ward 4 Councillor Ian Froude, who stepped down in late December. Froude was first elected in 2017 and was re-elected by acclamation in 2021. In a release Froude said he […]
Read moreLarge waves along northeast Newfoundland and northern Avalon Avalon shorelines into Tuesday
THIS ALERT HAS BEEN ENDED Updated at 6:57 AM NST on January 8, 2024 to reflect the changes to the alerts and the storm surge warning for St. Joh’ns & vicinity. An intense storm will remain nearly stationary south of Greenland for the next several days. This system will produce long-period swells, with large breaking […]
Read moreTemporary closure of emergency services and virtual ER at Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre
There will be a temporary closure and virtual ER at the Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre in Harbour Breton due to human resource challenges. Today, there will be a closure from 8:00 a.m. until Sunday at 8:00 a.m. On Sunday, Jan. 7, there will be a virtual ER at 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and a […]
Read morePolice continue search for missing woman
The RNC is requesting the assistance of the community in locating missing person, 54-year-old Angela Piercey. She was last seen in the Cashin Avenue area of St. John’s on Monday. PIERCEY has a medium build and light coloured hair. At the time she was last seen she was wearing a blue sweater with black leggings […]
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