Harbour Grace RCMP arrested a 55-year-old man Thursday night, after responding to a report of a hit and run collision in Old Perlican and determining that the driver was impaired. On Oct. 1, shortly before 9:15 p.m., police responded to a report of a collision in a parking lot on Main Street in Old Perlican. […]
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For decades, Con O’Brien has been part of the soundtrack of Newfoundland and Labrador. On Thursday night, that contribution was recognized as O’Brien, a longtime member of The Irish Descendants, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 MusicNL Awards Gala. The honour recognizes a career that has helped shape the province’s music scene and […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Dr. S. Beckley Health Centre in Grand Bank from: When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Dr. S. Beckley Health Centre as usual where they will be assessed and […]
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The Newfoundland Regiment is back in action Saturday at Mary Brown’s Centre, looking to build on an impressive opening stretch to its second season in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. Newfoundland has collected five points through its first four games, with the club showing plenty of offensive firepower while quickly establishing a strong home-ice […]
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The RNC has arrested a woman for an armed robbery in St. John’s. On Aug. 4, police responded to an armed robbery at a jewelry store on Aberdeen Avenue. The suspect presented a weapon, demanded jewelry from an employee and fled the area with over $16,000 of merchandise before officers arrived. Yesterday (Oct. 1), officers […]
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It was back in June of 2025, when the power was cut at the Stephenville airport, after unpaid bills mounted under the former ownership ‘Dymond Group of Companies’. It’s been sitting in the darkness since that day, with no flights coming in or out of the aerodrome. After a battle in the courts against former […]
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The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is monitoring reports of a black bear near the Town of Rocky Harbour. Residents are urged to do their part to help avoid attracting black bears. If you see a bear trap, please stay away from it. Report black bear sightings to the Pasadena Forest Management District Office at […]
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In collaboration with the St. John’s Status of Women Council, First Light will host the annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Each year on October 4, communities across Canada gather for Sisters in Spirit Vigils. This gathering is a time to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, […]
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The Cancer Care Foundation is welcoming 135 women from across Newfoundland and Labrador to St. John’s this weekend for the 2026 Newfoundland and Labrador Cancer Conference for Women. Taking place Oct. 2–4 at the JAG Hotel, the conference offers women affected by cancer an opportunity to learn, share their experiences and connect with others who […]
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Two people have been charged with breaching court orders following separate incidents in St. John’s Thursday. At approximately 1:40 p.m., police responded to a residence in the downtown area and learned a 51-year-old man, who had been released from court earlier that day, was at a residence he had been ordered to stay away from. […]
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