Recent News

Recent News

4 months ago
News, Traffic

Construction begins today on new roundabout

Construction is expected to begin today on the new roundabout coming to the Airport Heights area. The roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Portugal Cove Road, Major’s Path and Airport Heights Drive. Traffic will be able to move through the area during construction, but drivers should expect disruptions, including lane reduction and slower […]

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4 months ago
News, Politics

Former PQ staffer Christine Fréchette is Quebec’s new premier

Quebec has a new premier. Christine Fréchette, the former Coalition Avenir Québec economy minister, replaces François Legault – becoming the 33rd premier in the province and the second woman to hold the post. “I am so happy and proud that you put your trust in me,” she said at the CAQ convention. “Today we’re moving […]

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4 months ago
News, Weather

Light snow arriving tonight for much of the island

ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 except gusting to 70 along parts of the coast this morning. High plus 4. Wind chill minus 9 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight: Increasing cloudiness. Snow beginning after midnight. […]

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4 months ago
News, Politics

Federal Liberals hoping to clinch majority in three by-elections today.

Canadians in three ridings are heading to the polls today. How they vote could determine if Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals secure a majority government by the end of the night. Up for grabs are two Ontario Liberal strongholds where former senior cabinet ministers Chrystia Freeland and Bill Blair resigned: University-Rosedale and Scarborough Southwest, respectively. […]

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4 months ago
News

RNC Asks for Public’s Help Locating Missing Person Kelsey Lundrigan

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing 31-year old Kelsey Lundrigan of St. John’s. Lundrigan was last seen in the downtown area, wearing a dark-coloured jacket, dark pants, and dark shoes. She is described as 5’0″, 110lbs with long brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information on her whereabouts […]

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4 months ago
News

Report of Vehicle Stolen from East End of St. John’s Leads to 35-Year Old’s Arrest

Sunday, April 12th, RNC received a report of a vehicle stolen from the east end of St. John’s. Several hours later, the vehicle was located and a 35-year old male suspect was arrested for theft of a vehicle and possession of stolen property. He was held to appear in court this morning.

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4 months ago
News, Technology

Artemis II crew’s return a milestone for science, says local astronomer

Artemis II crew members have returned to earth after a historic mission to the dark side of the moon. As NTV’s Beth Penney tells us, one local astronomer is calling it a major milestone for scientific discovery. 

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4 months ago
News, Politics

Labrador City mayor calls for local stationing of province’s fifth water bomber

With wildfire season just months away, the province has confirmed repairs on its fifth water bomber will be complete by May 1st. Mayor of Labrador City, Jordan Brown, is renewing his calls for the province to station one of these critical pieces of machinery in Labrador.

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4 months ago
Reflections

Reflections: RMS Titanic

Jim Furlong reflects on the sinking of the Titanic.

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