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6 months ago
News, Sports

Dart Outdoors initiative taking place Feb. 9-13 across Newfoundland and Labrador

More than 36,000 participants from 165 schools across the province are taking their learning outside this week as part of Dart Outdoors, an annual initiative by School Sports NL (SSNL). Running from Feb. 9-13 during NLTA’s Education Week, this event encourages students and teachers alike to embrace outdoor activity while engaging in fun, movement-based learning […]

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6 months ago
News, Sports

2025 Canada Summer Games generated over $180 million in economic activity in St. John’s

Sport Tourism Canada’s Economic Impact Assessment has found that the 2025 Jeux du Canada Games generated over $272 million in total economic activity across Canada, including $180.7 million in the City of St. John’s. The Economic Impact Assessment measures the positive change in economic activity resulting from hosting an event. It includes spending by out-of-town visitors, event […]

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6 months ago
Justice, News

Accused murderer Matthew Kavanagh arrested on breaches of court orders

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has arrested Matthew Kavanagh on breaches of multiple court orders. The 42-year-old is accused of a September 2024 murder in Bay Roberts and was released on bail to be served on the Northeast Avalon with strict conditions that included a curfew. He was also on a Probation Order for property damage […]

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6 months ago
News, Sports

Canadian freestyle skier Oldham wins Olympic bronze in slopestyle

Canada won its second medal at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy this morning, their second podium finish on the slopes. Team Canada’s medal tally rises to two medals with Megan Oldham’s slopestyle bronze. It’s the first Olympic medal win for the 24-year-old freestyle skier from Parry Sound, Ont. She entered the final run […]

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6 months ago
Local News, News

Driver arrested after fleeing police at more than double the speed limit

A woman was arrested for dangerous driving after fleeing from police at more than double the posted speed limit, before crashing into a snowbank. On February 8, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a member of Operational Patrol Services attempted to stop a vehicle on Logy Bay Road at Harding Road, however, the driver failed to […]

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6 months ago
News

Man charged with uttering threats after incident at Health Sciences Centre

A man was arrested and charged with uttering threats on Sunday after an incident at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s. On February 8, 2026, at approximately 5:50 a.m., members of Operational Patrol Services responded to a disturbance at the Health Sciences Centre. Upon arrival, police learned that a male was allegedly threatening security […]

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6 months ago
News

Two men charged following assault of police officers on George Street

Two men were charged early this morning after an incident on George Street led to assault charges. On February 9, 2026, at approximately 2:40 a.m., members of Operational Patrol Services responded to a reported disturbance on George Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered an irate male in the street who became aggressive and assaulted police when […]

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6 months ago
News, Sports

Regiment score five straight goals in 5-2 win over Islanders

ST. JOHN’S, NL — The Newfoundland Regiment came back to beat the Charlottetown Islanders 5-2 Friday night after being down 2-0. Trailing 2-0 late in the second period, Alexis Michaud got Newfoundland on the board with less than two minutes left. Liam Arsenault tied the game early in the third before Marek Danicek scored twice […]

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6 months ago
News, Sports

Super Bowl Sunday on NTV; coverage begins at 1:30 ahead of tonight’s big game

It’s Super Bowl Sunday on NTV. The biggest sports spectacular is in California today, with a halftime performance by Bad Bunny, and NTV will have coverage all day. After a week of hype, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off in Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium. It is a rematch of […]

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6 months ago
Justice, News

RCMP seek public help finding wanted Gander woman

GANDER, N.L. — Police are asking for the public’s help finding a 38-year-old woman wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. Natasha Broderick is wanted for breaching a court-ordered recognizance and is believed to be avoiding police, Gander RCMP said Saturday. Investigators believe Broderick may be in the Corner Brook area. Anyone with information about her whereabouts […]

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