3 years ago
Made Right Here: Ada’s Cakes and Cupcakes
Danielle Butt visits New Harbour for some delicious treats at Ada’s Cakes and Cupcakes.
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3 years ago
Eddie’s forecast; first snowfall for some tonight, bigger storm arrives mid-week
An area of low pressure is going to pass southeast of the Island overnight. This will bring rain and snow to much of the Island, south of the Great Northern Peninsula, through Tuesday morning. Most of what the Avalon Peninsula, Burin Peninsula, and South Coast see will be rain, while areas inland, over higher terrain, […]
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3 years ago
Police searching for missing St. John’s woman
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) are searching for missing person, Minnie MERKURATASUK, of St. John’s. The RNC is requesting the assistance of the community with locating missing person, 20-year-old Minnie MERKURATASUK, of St. John’s. MERKURATASUK was last seen on October 29, 2023, at 11:00 p.m. in center-city area of St. John’s. MERKURATASUK is described to […]
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3 years ago
Gander RCMP investigating armed robbery, seeks public’s assistance
Gander RCMP is looking to identify an individual in relation to an armed robbery that occurred at Kelly’s Corner Store in Gander on Saturday night. Police responded to the report received at approximately 9:00 p.m. and learned that the individual entered the store wearing a dark coloured hoodie with a graphic on the front and […]
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3 years ago
Two impaired drivers arrested on the Northern Peninsula
RCMP on the Northern Peninsula took two impaired drivers off the roads in the last week. Officers patrolling the highway near Parsons Pond on Thursday noticed a vehicle operating with significant external damage. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle showed signs of impairment. A roadside breath test was administered and […]
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3 years ago
Canadian Taxpayers Federation calling on federal government to halt alcohol tax
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation estimates the alcohol tax will increase by 4.7 per cent in 2024, and they’re calling for the federal government to drop those plans. The Alcohol Escalator Tax automatically increases federal excise taxes on beer, wine and spirits every year on April 1. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says Canadians are already struggling […]
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3 years ago
Motorists can expect traffic delays as city conducts pruning operations
The City of St. John’s will be conducting roadside pruning operations beginning Nov. 1 and continuing into the Spring of 2024 in the following areas: Pruning operations will be performed following arboricultural best practices. The purpose is to prune branches that create sightline issues or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Motorists may experience traffic […]
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3 years ago
Sheshatshiu man charged with attempted murder following violent assault
Sheshatshiu RCMP has charged 32-year-old George Pastitshi with attempted murder and other criminal offences in relation to a violent assault that occurred over the weekend in Sheshatshiu. Pastitshi was arrested on Oct. 28 and is set to appear in court today. He is charged with the following criminal offences: The investigation is continuing, with assistance […]
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3 years ago
Fire under control at Akita Equipment
It’s been a busy day for firefighters in the metro area. After battling an early morning fire in downtown St. John’s, the St. John’s Regional Fire Department was also called to Akita Equipment on Paddy’s Pond Road. Firefighters are still on the scene, but the fire is under control.
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3 years ago
Prime minister to host Canada-EU leaders’ summit in St. John’s in November
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he will welcome European Union leaders to Newfoundland and Labrador next month. St. John’s will play host to the Canada-EU leaders’ summit Nov. 23-24. Trudeau will host the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. The Summit […]
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