“The Banks of Newfoundland” may be the best known song played at the Royal St. John’s Regatta, but Jim Furlong reflects on how “Garryowen”, an Irish drinking tune, also came to be associated with the Regatta.
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RCMP have advised the Trans-Canada Highway at Arnold’s Cove has reopened to traffic, but police warn to drive with caution as the road is still slippery in areas. The highway was closed to traffic in both directions due to a motor vehicle accident. Police were called to the scene before 4 p.m. Sunday and closed […]
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Elections Newfoundland and Labrador advises that advance polls will be open for the by-election in the District of Conception Bay East-Bell Island tomorrow (Monday, Jan. 22). Voting will take place from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the following locations: For more information, contact the Conception Bay East-Bell Island Returning Office at 709-781-6430, or Elections […]
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A recall has been issued for children’s medicine Pediatrix due to potential risk of overdose. Teva Canada Limited is recalling one lot of the ‘Pediatrix Acetaminophen Oral Solution’ after product testing that found a higher than acceptable amount of acetaminophen. A child receiving too much acetaminophen can overdose. The lot number of the affected product […]
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5 Wing Goose Bay would like to advise local snowmobilers and the public that there will be an increased use of the snowmobile trails in and around 5 Wing Goose Bay and the area between Happy Valley Goose Bay and North West River by members of the Canadian Army from January 22 – 26, 2024. […]
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One person was taken to hospital late Sunday morning following a collision between an electric bicycle and an SUV. Shortly after 10:00 a.m. emergency crews were called to Harvey Road, near the Paramount Building. A collision had occurred between an electric bicycle and an SUV. The operator of the e-bike was treated at the scene […]
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The Commissioners of the Inquiry Respecting Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the child protection system will begin five days of hearings in Sheshatshiu on Monday. The hearings will run for five days, concluding on Friday, January 26. Witnesses taking part in the hearings include the health and social health directors for Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation […]
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The Board of Regents says the search for Memorial University’s next president has started. “Among the Board of Regents’ greatest responsibilities is leading the process to select Memorial’s next president,” said Glenn Barnes, chair of the Board of Regents. “The Memorial University Act Section 51 on the Appointment of the President lays out the Board’s […]
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A man accused of killing a man in the centre of St. John’s last winter will soon find out if he’ll be freed from jail while his case winds its way through the courts. Robert Belbin’s bail hearing got underway last week in Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court in St. John’s. He’s charged with second-degree murder […]
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