The RNC is seeking help from the public following five suspicious fires in St. John’s over the weekend. At approximately 11:05 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a fire on the pole line off Linegar Avenue in Shea Heights. A second fire was reported around 1:35 p.m., in the Linegar Avenue vicinity, and a third on […]
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A 45-year-old man had his vehicle seized and licenced suspended after he was caught by Lewisporte RCMP travelling more than 90+ km/h over the posted speed limit on Saturday. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on July 18, an officer patrolling Road to The Isles (Route 340) in Lewisporte observed a vehicle traveling at speeds up to […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador hockey star Abby Newhook is staying in Boston. The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Boston Fleet has signed the 23-year-old St. John’s native to a new two-year contract through the 2027-28 season, rewarding an outstanding rookie campaign. Newhook was one of the Fleet’s three protected players during the league’s expansion process after earning […]
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Premier Tony Wakeham is heading to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island this week for the annual council of the federation meeting, where Canada’s premiers will gather before meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Premier Wakeham says he’ll push Newfoundland and Labrador’s priorities, including strengthening the economy, improving affordability, public safety and health care. He’ll also promote […]
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Despite sitting side-by-side at the World Cup final, U.S. President Donald Trump is keeping the pressure on Canada over wildfire smoke. Speaking to reporters after the match, Trump said he has a good relationship with Prime Minister Mark Carney, but insisted Canada’s wildfires “have to stop.” Trump claimed the smoke is polluting American air and […]
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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the Wakeham government to tell taxpayers how much the province’s failed equalization court challenge cost taxpayers. “Taxpayers paid for this lawsuit and taxpayers deserve to know what it cost,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director and General Counsel. “The government hired expensive outside lawyers, sued Ottawa for bigger […]
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At 9:45pm on Sunday, July 19th, RNC patrol officers responded to a report of a suspicious person on Blackmarsh Road in St. John’s. Once on the scene, police could hear glass being broken and someone calling out for help. Officers then saw a man with a large tree branch smashing the front window of a […]
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Spain are world champions for the second time in history after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday, carried live on NTV and NTV+. It was a dominant performance by Spain from start to finish as Argentina did not record a single shot at goal during […]
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It was one of those magical moments that every young musician dreams about, a chance encounter that could change everything. During one of the biggest music weekends this province has ever seen, local singer Julia Dawson and Bruce Smith, a recent honours graduate of MUN Music, found themselves sharing the spotlight with international pop superstar […]
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The annual Pride Parade got underway in downtown St. John’s Sunday. It’s the grand finale of the St. John’s Pride Festival, starting at St. John’s City Hall end ending at Bannerman Park. This year’s Grand Marshal is Overdose and Awareness Response St. John’s with the theme, “This Party is a Protest.” “Together, we’ll celebrate the […]
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