An magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the southern Philippines early today, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 200 others – sending a one-metre tsunami into nearby coasts. Some buildings collapsed with infrastructure sustaining damage in the city of General Santos. Some villages have confirmed tsunami damage. The quake is the strongest to strike […]
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ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: Periods of rain. Fog patches dissipating late this afternoon. Amount 5 mm. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 16 with temperature falling to 7 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight: Rain ending near midnight then cloudy. Amount 5 mm. Wind […]
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Route 340 is closed in both directions, approximately 1 km south of Lewisporte, due to a motor vehicle collision. Lewisporte RCMP asks motorists to plan ahead accordingly. Updates will be provided as available.
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Sunday night around 10:30, RNC received a report of an unwelcome person outside a downtown business, frequently peeping in through the windows with his face covered. Officers attended the scene and saw the man return. After a brief confrontation between police and the 42-year old, he was arrested for criminal harassment and resisting arrest. He […]
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Sunday evening just after 8:30, RNC patrol officers on Kenmount Road conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle, suspecting the driver was under the influence of alcohol. After further investigation, the 37-year old was arrested and now faces impaired driving charges. He was released to appear in court at a later date.
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The 2026 Janeway Telethon came to an end Sunday after raising more than $2.8 million. For over four decades, the Janeway Children’s Miracle Network Telethon has been a cherished tradition in Newfoundland and Labrador, bringing communities together in support of the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre, the province’s only pediatric hospital. This special event, […]
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Four days after a fire broke out at the Wild Cove Waste Management Facility in Corner Brook, the landfill will reopen for regular operations on Monday.
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