Vaccination clinics for influenza and COVID-19 will begin on Monday, Oct. 19 throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Residents are encouraged to book their vaccination appointments by: Vaccines for both are proven safe and effective in reducing the spread of influenza and COVID-19 and the incidence of severe disease from these viruses. It is safe for individuals […]
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Harbour Breton RCMP checked dozens of vehicles on Saturday afternoon as part of a traffic initiative to ensure drivers were obeying traffic and road safety laws, and seized one vehicle from a driver with a suspended licence. On Oct. 10, police set up a proactive traffic enforcement checkstop on Route 365 near Conne River, looking […]
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The three-time Herder Memorial Trophy winners and 2011 Allan Cup champions will take a leave of absence for the 2026–27 season because of a shortage of available players. The Clarenville Ford Caribous are stepping away from senior hockey for the 2026–27 season, delivering a significant blow to the Avalon East Senior Hockey League and a […]
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One of Canada’s all-time greatest curlers is trading the ice for the broadcast booth, as Newfoundland and Labrador’s Brad Gushue begins the next chapter of an extraordinary career. Gushue made his full-time analyst debut at the Grand Slam of Curling’s Co-op Invitational in Victoria, B.C., running from October 13 to 18, bringing decades of experience […]
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RCMP Traffic Services West seized the vehicle of an out-of-province driver after he was caught travelling more than 50 km/h over the speed limit on the Trans-Canada Highway on Tuesday morning. Around 8:45 a.m. on October 13, a Traffic Services West officer on patrol observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed through […]
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A husky from St. John’s has just been named the new face of Trupanion. Seven dogs and three cats from across North America will be the new faces of the insurance provider. Lupin, an eight-year-old dog, beat out nearly 6000 other pets to win the annual truFam contest. Lupin’s pet parents say they always knew […]
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The Lotto Max jackpot has reached a record $90 million, the largest lottery prize ever offered in Canada. The jackpot grew after Tuesday night’s $85-million top prize went unclaimed. The next draw is Friday, giving lottery players in Newfoundland and Labrador a chance to win the historic jackpot. The draw will also feature 18 Maxmillions […]
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Hundreds of tickets were issued and multiple drivers were arrested over the Thanksgiving long weekend. The collaboration between the RNC and RCMP was part of Operation Impact, a national public awareness campaign from October 9-12. A total of 308 tickets were issued, primarily for speeding, including a number of offences in construction zones. Police also […]
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Unifor Local 64 will host a march and rally in Corner Brook this Friday to highlight the importance of forestry jobs and the future of Newfoundland and Labrador’s forestry industry. The event will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., bringing together union members, mill employees, retirees and community supporters. Participants are asked to assemble […]
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RCMP ticketed a woman and seized her vehicle on Sunday evening following a traffic stop where police found she did not have proper insurance. Just before 5:00 p.m. on October 11, while patrolling the TCH, officers stopped a vehicle that had been reported as driving erratically in the area. The driver was unable to provide […]
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