Police make arrest following sexual violence investigation
On August 23, the RNC was informed of fictitious identities being used on social media applications, and concealment to arrange sexual acts. Police searched a home in Paradise in connection with the investigation. On Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., the RNC arrested and charged 32-year-old Markus Hicks of Paradise. The accused was held in custody to […]
Read moreRCMP arrest man after rash of thefts in Bonavista
A 29-year-old man has been arrested following a rash of recent thefts in Bonavista. On Sunday evening Ryan Keats was arrested in relation to a number of reports of thefts from vehicles. At the time of his arrest, he was on court-imposed conditions, including a daily curfew, after being arrested on August 31 and charged […]
Read moreThe Wiggles are coming to St. John’s
The famous children’s entertainers group The Wiggles are coming to St. John’s. There will be two shows on Saturday, September 23. The first show takes place at 11:00 a.m. and the second show is at 2:30 p.m. at the Mary Brown’s Centre. Tickets for the Ready, Steady, Wiggle!” Tour are on sale now.
Read moreNational Geographic Explorer arrives in St. John’s
Cruise ship season continues in St. John’s with the National Geographic Explorer operated by Lindblad Expeditions in port today. The ship arrived around 6:00 a.m. and will be in the city until 8:00 p.m. There are 112 passengers on board. National Geographic Explorer will make another visit to St. John’s on September 16. The Jewel […]
Read moreAthletics, Pirates, and Guardians among winners in MLB action Wednesday
There were 15 games in Major League Baseball on Wednesday. Athletics 5 Blue Jays 2Pirates 5 Brewers 4Guardians 2 Twins 1Cubs 8 Giants 2Diamondbacks 12 Rockies 5Phillies 5 Padres 1Mariners 8 Reds 4Rays 3 Red Sox 1Marlins 11 Dodgers 4Yankees 4 Tigers 3Nationals 3 Mets 2Cardinals 11 Braves 6White Sox 6 Royals 4Astros 12 Rangers […]
Read moreRCMP investigating break, enter and theft at store in Pasadena; stolen truck destroyed by fire
The RCMP is investigating a break, enter and theft that occurred on Monday at Mr. Bishop’s convenience store in Pasadena. Police believe that a stolen truck from Deer Lake was used during the crime. The truck was later found engulfed in flames and was destroyed by the fire in a wooded area near Lakeside Drive […]
Read moreThursday morning update; another muggy day for the Island, not so much in Labrador
Before we speak about Thursday, let’s delve into Wednesday a bit. Wednesday is warm hot and humid across the entirety of the Province. Multiple areas had highs in the upper 20s to lower 30s as temperatures ran more than 10º above normal in some areas! On top of that, over the last couple of days, […]
Read moreLiberty Consulting to Discontinue Consultancy with PUB
Liberty Consulting Group has advised the Public Utilities Board that it plans to transition away from its consulting role with the Board. Liberty said given the currently anticipated timelines, it cannot provide a guarantee on long-term resources and continuity required as the province transitions to a “secure and affordable electric energy future.” The Board’s work […]
Read moreMorning traffic update
Western and central sections of Newfoundland have good driving conditions this morning. Along the south coast and the Avalon, there are fog patches and roads are wet in areas of showers. Across western Labrador roads are wet, elsewhere across the Big Land roads are dry. Watch out for moose and reduce your speed in areas […]
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