Destination St. John’s and the Canadian Country Music Association announced today that St. John’s will be the official host city for Country Music Week 2027 and the 2027 CCMA Awards, set for Sept. 15-18, marking the first time the event will be hosted in Newfoundland and Labrador. Known for its deep musical roots, breathtaking coastal […]
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Sunshine and mild temperatures are expected across much of Newfoundland and Labrador today before increasing cloud returns Monday. Here’s your weather forecast. St. John’s / Bonavista TodaySt. John’s will see a mix of sun and cloud developing this morning with a 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Bonavista starts sunny before increasing cloud […]
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A jury has found Dean Penney guilty of first-degree murder. Jurors delivered the verdict in a Corner Brook courtroom Sunday morning after deliberating since Wednesday evening. Penney had been charged with murder in 2023 for the disappearance of his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney, from St. Anthony in 2016. Her body has never been found. It […]
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There was still no verdict in Dean Penney’s first-degree murder trial on Saturday. The jury has been sequestered since Wednesday evening and deliberations are continuing through the weekend. No verdict was reached on Saturday and the jury will reconvene Sunday morning. The 12 jurors must decide whether Penney is guilty or not guilty of first-degree […]
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NL Health Services is advising the public that, effective June 1, the Community Walk-in Clinic and Newcomer Health Clinic will relocate from 50 Mundy Pond Road, St. John’s to 850 Topsail Road, Mount Pearl. The Community Walk-in Clinic and Newcomer Health Clinic will operate temporarily in the space that will be used for Urgent Care Centre […]
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The federal government announced on Tuesday that Canada will retire the aging CT-114 Tutor jets at the end of the current season, and the Department of Nature Defence will procure the CT-157 Siskin II for the future Snowbirds teams. The final season for the iconic Snowbirds aerobatic team will include a demonstration over Ottawa on Canada […]
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Three drivers had their licence suspended and their vehicles seized after RCMP officers responded to a report of dangerous driving on the Trans-Canada Highway on Thursday afternoon. Shortly before 4:00 p.m. on May 14, police responded to a report of a traffic offence in progress Route 430. A caller reported three drivers on motorbikes driving […]
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The province has signed a letter of intent with Kruger Inc., the owner of Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd., to continue discussions related to its diversification plan, specifically a long-term power purchase agreement between the company and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. The province plans to extend the current interim power purchase agreement between Newfoundland […]
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The town of Small Point-Broad Cove-Blackhead-Adam’s Cove, alongside recovery partners, will host a home show this week to support those navigating wildfire recovery, rebuilding, and future plans. The Home Show will bring together builders, contractors, suppliers, housing advocates and more to connect directly with residents who are seeking information, resources, and options related to rebuilding […]
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The RNC issued 525 tickets, primarily for speeding, during Canada Road Safety Week. During the weeklong campaign, enforcement was conducted by RNC Traffic Services and Operational Patrol Services officers on the Northeast Avalon, Corner Brook Region and in Labrador West, in residential areas, school zones, and along provincial highways. The awareness initiative focuses on behaviours that put […]
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