3 years ago
Rain (and snow) continues on the Island, while snow ends in Labrador on Thursday
The area of low pressure driving the rain and snow across the Province will track eastward overnight and will pull the snow out of Labrador by early Thursday. However, the low is going to hang around east of the Avalon through early Friday. This will keep the rain, and even some wet snow, on the […]
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3 years ago
RNC make arrest following drug trafficking investigation
Police have made an arrest related to drug trafficking on the Northeast Avalon. On April 17, officers conducted a traffic safety stop on a vehicle travelling on St. Thomas Line in Paradise. A man, who was the passenger of the vehicle, was taken into custody as part of an ongoing investigation, at which time officers […]
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3 years ago
High tidal levels expected Thursday evening on north facing shorelines of the Island
An area of low pressure spinning east of the Island on Thursday will generate large swells and breaking waves, and possible storm surge along and near north-facing shorelines Thursday afternoon and evening. The Environment and Climate Change Canada Weather Office in Gander has issued a Special Weather Statement for the following areas: Current details: Higher […]
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3 years ago
St. John’s to offer free events and programs celebrating National Child Day
November 20 is National Child Day in Canada, a day to celebrate the rights of children everywhere to live happy, healthy lives, and to ensure they reach their full potential. To celebrate, the City of St. John’s is offering a week of free events and programs, November 20 to 26, at various community centres. Events include […]
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3 years ago
RCMP investigates fatal ATV crash
The RCMP is investigating a fatal ATV crash that happened early Tuesday. Just after 8 a.m., police received a report of the crash on the TCH approximately two kilometers west of Clarenville. An ATV traveling along the side of the TCH, behind the guard rail, rolled down over an embankment. The operator of the ATV was […]
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3 years ago
PUB dismisses request for an oral hearing in Newfoundland Power’s Budget Application
The PUB has dismissed the Consumer Advocate’s request for an oral hearing pertaining to Newfoundland Power’s 2024 Capital Budget Application. The written hearing process has allowed for a full, effective, open and transparent review according to the PUB. The Public Utilities Board says there was no basis upon which to determine that an oral hearing […]
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3 years ago
Furey to Announce a New Poverty Reduction Plan
Today, Premier Andrew Furey will announce a new poverty reduction plan. The announcement takes place at the Ches Penney Family YMCA in St. John’s at 2:00 p.m. Furey will be joined by Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development Paul Pike, Danielle Seward, Executive Director of the Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, and […]
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3 years ago
Wanted woman arrested in St. John’s after attempting to flee police
At around 1:30 a.m. last night, an RNC officer on patrols in the Blackmarsh Road area in St. John’s observed a wanted 25-year-old female inside a convenience store. The officer attempted to arrest the female when she attempted to flee police. She was quickly taken into custody after a brief struggle. The female was transported […]
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