Hundreds turn out for 15th annual Mummers Festival in St. John’s
Close to 250 people showed up at Bowring Park in St. John’s Saturday afternoon, wearing masks, costumes and “their mother’s big 42 bras” to celebrate a unique Newfoundland and Labrador tradition. The 15th annual St. John’s Mummers Festival began with a parade around the park. Those who took part clapped, danced and beat their drums […]
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Salvation Army in St. John’s make urgent call for donations for its food banks
Keeping shelves stocked with food is a year-round challenge for food banks during the holiday season, adding extra pressure to the already strained service. The Salvation Army in St. John’s is sending out an urgent call for donation for their food hampers. The Salvation Army in St. John’s has been providing 300-360 food hampers per […]
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Sentencing set for teens in PWC attack
Four teenaged boys arrested for brutally attacking a Prince of Wales Collegiate student in St. John’s last year will be sentenced over the next few months. The teens were originally charged with several counts, including attempted murder. However, following appearances in provincial court over the last few weeks, all four have agreed to plead guilty […]
Read moreMan killed after fiery centre-city crash, two others hospitalized
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has confirmed one person is dead following an early-morning crash in the centre of St. John’s on Sunday. Emergency personnel responded to the intersection of Empire Avenue and Graves Street shortly after 6:00 a.m. following the incident. The driver of a vehicle travelling westbound on Empire Avenue was said to have […]
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City releases document outlining challenges in the downtown
The City of St. John’s has released a document, outlining some of the challenges facing the downtown core. In recent years, downtown St. John’s has been experiencing change. Through engagement sessions, participants outlined that downtown feels unsafe, particularly at night. Some said there are not enough transit options, and that the downtown core caters too […]
Read moreNTV Teddy Toss set for tonight at Mary Brown’s Centre
The annual NTV/OZFM Salvation Army Teddy Toss returns for another year tonight during the Newfoundland Growlers game at the Mary Browns Centre. Bring a new teddy bear to the game and during the second intermission, toss your bear on the ice — and with the help of the Salvation Army those bears will make it […]
Read moreMinor coastal flooding is possible along Newfoundland’s north-facing shores Saturday
The Environment and Climate Change Canada Weather Office in Gander has issued a Special Weather Statement for the following areas: Current details: Large waves, pounding surf and elevated water levels are expected, possibly exceeding high astronomical tide. Locations: Portions of the northern Avalon Peninsula and east coast from Cape St Francis to Cape St John. […]
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