3 years ago
No injuries following collision at busy east-end intersection
There were no injuries reported following a collision at one of St. John’s’ busiest intersections late Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Torbay Road and Stavanger Drive at about 4:30 p.m. following the collision, which involved a pickup truck and a sedan. Both vehicles sustained significant damage from the crash. There […]
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3 years ago
Police searching for missing man
Bell Island RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing man, 74-year-old James Hibbs. He has white hair and may be wearing a black leather jacket and plaid pajama pants. Police are concerned for his safety and well-being. Please call 709-697-3545 if you have any information.
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3 years ago
Lethbridge Resource Road Bridge to close for maintenance
A bridge located on the Lethbridge Resource Road at Meeting Pond will be closed to all traffic from Tuesday, Nov. 14 to Friday, Nov. 17 for scheduled maintenance. The public should seek alternate routes when travelling in this area while bridge work is being completed. Individuals seeking additional information can contact the Clarenville Forest Management […]
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3 years ago
Lieutenant Governor installation ceremony scheduled for this week
The installation of the Lieutenant Governor designate, Joan Marie Aylward, will take place on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in the House of Assembly. Following the ceremony and receiving line, the Lieutenant Governor will proceed to the front entrance of the Confederation Building, East Block, where she will receive the Vice-Regal Salute and inspect the Guard […]
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3 years ago
Overnight fire sends one person to hospital
An overnight house fire in St. John’s has sent one person to hospital in serious condition. Firefighters were called to a home on Cumberland Crescent, near Thorburn Road, shortly before midnight, after being alerted to the blaze by a neighbour. When crews arrived they found smoke coming from the dwelling. Upon entry firefighters found fire […]
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3 years ago
Update: Driver charged following single-vehicle crash
One person is facing charges following a single-vehicle crash in the east end of St. John’s on Saturday evening. The incident happened shortly before 7:30 p.m. on East White Hills Road, near Quidi Vidi Lake. The driver of a northbound car lost control of the vehicle, drove onto a grassy embankment on one side of […]
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3 years ago
Single-vehicle crash sends driver to hospital
A single-vehicle crash on Saturday morning sent the car’s driver to hospital and slowed traffic on the Outer Ring Road. Emergency crews were called to the eastbound lanes of the highway shortly before 10:30 a.m. following the crash. The driver of a car traveling east lost control of their vehicle between the Portugal Cove Road […]
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3 years ago
Big Turnout for Remembrance Day Ceremony at New Location
Hundreds braved wind and rain to honour veterans who have served and continue to serve, on this Remembrance Day in St. John’s. The large crowd converged at the Sergeants’ Memorial on Queen’s Road today, as the gathering place of the War Memorial on Duckworth Street used for a century, is undergoing a $6 million dollar […]
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3 years ago
Capital city to offer events to celebrate National Child Day
Nov. 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, Nov. 20-26, at various community centres. Events include Youth Drop-In, […]
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