An area of low pressure swirling through the Maritime Provinces this evening will work its way toward, and over, Newfoundland late tonight and Saturday morning. The track of this will drive heavy rain, with embedded thunderstorms across a large part of the Island later tonight into Saturday morning. The most intense storms will be found […]
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An arrest warrant has been issued for 41-year-old Gregory Penashue of Sheshatshiu in relation to charges of assault and mischief damage to property under $5000. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Penashue, who is actively evading police. Anyone with any information on the current location of Gregory Penashue is asked to contact […]
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Police have resolved a situation on Durdle Drive in Goulds peacefully. A man has been taken into custody and will be held for court in relation to threats, weapons possession, property damage and breach of court order. The investigation is active. Original Story: Police have closed the road in the area of 50-58 Durdle Drive […]
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The St. John’s Regional Fire Department says the fire ban that went into effect on August 4, 2023 has been lifted for the cities of St. John’s and Mount Pearl, and the Town of Paradise. They go on to say that open fires will be permitted, however, please check with your local municipality to confirm […]
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The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising the eastbound and westbound lanes of Pitts Memorial Drive from Bay Bulls Road to the CN Viaduct will close from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, and Sunday, August 13. The closure includes the westbound lane entrances to the viaduct via Hamilton Avenue, New […]
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Some big news for the Town of Forteau. A cost-shared agreement of more than $2 million between the province and town will help support the construction of a new multi-purpose community centre. The project will involve the construction of an open space hall which will be used as a multi-purpose community space and performance space. […]
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A peaceful protest took place last night on Fogo Island where the mayor, town council members, and residents voiced their concerns as the number of full-time RCMP officers assigned to the town will temporarily be reduced later next month. It was a big show of support, with residents gathering at the Iceberg Arena. Normally, there […]
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The provincial government has awarded a contract to Can-Am Platforms and Construction Ltd. for the refurbishment of the National War Memorial in St. John’s. The contract is valued at $6.1 million. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure issued a Request for Proposals for a consultant team to develop and design a new site plan for […]
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Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has released an updated Atlantic Hurricane season forecast. NOAA predicts a near-normal level of activity to an above-normal level of activity. Ocean temperatures in the Atlantic are at record-warm levels. This, combined with atmospheric conditions, are likely to counterbalance the ongoing El Nino event. NOAA predicts 14 to 21 […]
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The Churchill Park Music Festival gets underway this afternoon. Today there will be music from The Punters, Celtic Connection, The Masterless Men, Rum Ragged, and The Irish Descendants. The gates open at 4:00 pm. On Saturday there will be performances from Fortunate Ones, Talk, Cold War Kids, and The Lumineers. Next Friday and Saturday the […]
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