A 29-year-old Smith’s Harbour man was arrested and charged by Springdale RCMP on Monday for uttering threats. Just before 8:30 a.m. on March 23, police responded to a report of a man threatening another person. Police located him and placed him under arrest for uttering threats. The 29-year-old man was released with conditions and will […]
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The hourly federal minimum wage in Canada is set to increase. Starting April 1, the new hourly amount will be $18.15, according to Employment and Social Development Canada. The federal minimum wage has been $17.75, and that number was set last spring. The boost is meant to keep up with inflation and rising costs. The […]
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Memorial University is alerting graduating students that registration to attend spring convocation is open. Convocation ceremonies take place in Corner Brook on May 14; in St. John’s, convocation ceremonies take place May 26-29. Any student who is eligible to graduate in May 2026 and wishes to cross the stage during convocation ceremonies must complete two […]
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In another surprise price adjustment, due to recent commodity market developments, the Public Utilities Board has intervened to change prices outside its regular pricing schedule for diesel motor fuel, furnace oil and stove oil heating fuels in all areas of the province except Zones 10, 11, 11a, 11c, 12 and 14. There has been no […]
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The defending champion Deer Lake Red Wings skated to a 6-2 win over the Baker Flooring Blues in the opening game of the best-of-seven provincial senior hockey final Friday night in front of a full house in Kelligrews. The game was even at 1-1 after 40 minutes, but the west coast champions dominated the third […]
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An investment of more than $35.6 million from provincial, federal and municipal governments was announced this week for a number of municipal infrastructure improvements on the west coast of the province. The investments are focused primarily on drinking water and wastewater upgrades. The announcement took place in Corner Brook where more than $12 million of […]
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RNC officers were called to a residence in the east end of St. John’s Friday (March. 27) afternoon to a report of an assault that had just occurred. Police arrived on scene and spoke to a woman who advised that her husband had assault both her, and her son. There were witnesses to the assault. […]
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RNC officers responded to a residence in Paradise on Friday (March. 27) afternoon, to a report of a domestic disturbance in progress. Police spoke to the female victim, who stated she had been assaulted by her husband. The man fled the area prior to police arrival. Officers searched the area, and after a further investigation, […]
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Harbour Grace RCMP arrested 34-year-old Justin King in relation to a break and enter, forcible confinement and extortion on Sunday. King now faces several new charges, including multiple counts of failing to comply with a court-imposed Release Order. At approximately 1:12 a.m. on March 22, 2026, Harbour Grace RCMP responded to a report of a […]
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Colder conditions return across the province today, with increasing cloud and a chance of flurries tonight. Here’s your forecast. St. John’s / Bonavista TodayIncreasing cloudiness this afternoon. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light early this afternoon. High minus 2. Wind chill minus 12 this morning and minus 6 this afternoon. UV index 5 or moderate. […]
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