There are approximately 8,000 speed camera tickets set to be distributed throughout the province, valued at approximately $3.12 million. According to a statement from the provincial government, “To date, a total of $45,338 in fines has been collected. It is important to note that ticketing was paused beginning September 25, 2025, due to the Canada […]
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Do you have a trumpet in the basement or maybe a violin collecting dust in a closet? On Sunday, March 8, The Katie Sullivan Instrument Library invites community members to their Used Instrument Drive, a special event to collect gently used musical instruments for students who need them most. The event will take place from […]
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Four drivers were arrested for impaired operation during RCMP traffic stops in Hopedale, Spaniard’s Bay, Port au Port and Gander over the weekend. On Saturday, Feb. 7 at approximately 5:47 p.m., Hopedale RCMP received a call about a man operating a snowmobile while impaired. Officers located the snowmobile and the driver, a 56-year-old man at […]
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Both the provincial and federal governments have announced disaster relief for eligible Newfoundland and Labrador farmers and producers affected by widespread drought conditions in 2025. Both levels of government have agreed to implement the program under the 2025-26 Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador AgriRecovery Forage Assistance Initiative to help livestock producers purchase and transport animal feed. AgriRecovery provides targeted financial help […]
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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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Newfoundland Power’s Outage Centre is showing that there are are no known outages impacting 25 customers or more as of Saturday morning. it comes after a trip on the Labrador-Island transmission link knocked out power for 70,000 customers across the island Friday evening. “A trip on the Labrador-Island Link transmission line has caused power interruptions […]
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One of the province’s most popular breweries is taking a break this month, pausing taproom operations as it navigates what owners describe as a challenging landscape for craft beer. Quidi Vidi Brewery has closed its taproom for the month of February. Co-owner Justin Fong says the temporary closure marks the first time the taproom has […]
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The RNC seized more than a dozen vehicles in the Corner Brook Region over a week-long period for violations under the Highway Traffic Act. On Jan. 30, officers conducted a routine traffic stop on Main Street in Corner Brook that resulted in impaired driving charges. The 39-year-old man was also ticketed for having open liquor […]
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The RNC is urging the public to be vigilant against Valentine’s romance scams. Criminals prey on people’s emotions to cash in on affection by targeting those seeking companionship on social media, dating websites, and messaging apps. Fraudsters create fake identities to build trust and romantic relationships with victims before claiming to need money quickly, most […]
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Memorial has established an eight-year deferred maintenance program, driven by a focus on the student experience and a strong commitment to accessibility. The Board of Regents approved the program, which includes the demolition of Coughlan College; re-waterproofing and interior refurbishment of nearly one kilometre of academic tunnels; an elevator modernization and refurbishment program; a building […]
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