3 years ago
Labatt Breweries saying goodbye to plastic packaging rings
Labatt Breweries in Canada is saying goodbye to the plastic packaging rings, used to hold together six, and eight-packs of beer…. The brewery is investing $10.5 million dollars, with a new system to reduce plastic in its packaging. There will soon be paperboard packaging, to replaced the plastic rings.
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3 years ago
Reflections: John F. Kennedy
Jim Furlong reflects on the life of John F. Kennedy.
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3 years ago
Opposition accuses government of not allowing enough legislative scrutiny
The information and privacy commissioner has raised concerns that he is not being adequately consulted about legislation before it goes to the House of Assembly. Both opposition parties say the government is not giving enough time for scrutiny of legislation.
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3 years ago
Apparent hit-and-run collision sends one to hospital
One person was sent to hospital following an apparent hit-and-run collision near Mundy Pond on Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the scene of the collision, at the intersection of Mundy Pond Road and Murphy’s Lane, shortly before 3:30 p.m.. When personnel arrived they found a damaged sedan in the middle of the road. […]
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3 years ago
Labrador West MHA calls on government to conduct review of airfare accessibility within N.L.
Labrador West MHA Jordan Brown says residents in Labrador felt overlooked earlier this week, when they saw government proudly promoting the re-establishment of the direct flight from St. John’s to London this spring. That’s because Brown says, getting to and from Labrador, is still inaccessible. Right now, a return flight from Labrador to the island […]
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3 years ago
Residents encouraged to remain vigilant as the 2023 forest fire season ends
The 2023 forest fire season in Newfoundland and Labrador has officially ended with no significant incidents, injuries, or property damage. However, the public is asked to remain vigilant when setting fires in and around forested areas, as the risk of forest fire remains even after the season is declared to be over. A total of […]
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3 years ago
Vaccine Program Available to Employers for 2023-24 Influenza and COVID-19 Season
The provincial government is reminding employers of the Private Employer Vaccine Program, which increases the availability of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines during the active cold and flu season. The Department of Health and Community Services is anticipating an active influenza season that will interact with COVID-19 and other circulating viruses. To minimize the impact of […]
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3 years ago
Man charged following hit and run in St. John’s early Saturday morning
RNC patrol services responded to a call of a hit and run in the area of Torbay Road in St. John’s just before 2:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. The vehicle left the area prior to the officers arriving, but it was located a short distance away from the area. The 46 year old male was […]
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3 years ago
More than 70 shops, services taking part in annual Downtown St. John’s Tax Free Day
It’s the perfect opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping on Saturday, with the annual Downtown St. John’s tax free day. There are more than 70 shops and services taking part in this years event, you can see a list of all participating stores here. You can park for free today at […]
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