Three drivers were arrested for impaired operation by RCMP in Central Newfoundland over the weekend after traffic stops in New-Wes-Valley, Gander and Gambo. Around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, police received a call from a concerned resident about a possible impaired driver. Officers attended the residence of the involved vehicle’s owner and arrested a […]
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The state of emergency declared on Tuesday for the town of Trepassey has now been lifted. Trepassey declared a state of emergency after a severe winter storm knocked out the towns breakwater once again, and damaged the road to the lower coast. Access to the lower coast of Trepassey was compromised as a result of […]
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The province is advising impacted residents that the Town of Badger is lifting its evacuation order today. The RCMP, supported by Newfoundland and Labrador Ground Search and Rescue, will be on-site to control traffic, to ensure safe and timely access. The Pentecostal Church, 35 Buchans Highway, will be open today from 2:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is advising clients with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appointments in St. John’s to review their appointment letters to confirm the location of their upcoming visits. Appointments that are scheduled on or after Feb. 9, may take place at the new ambulatory health hub located at 28 Stavanger Drive (the former […]
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Canada has updated its travel advisory for Cuba, warning travelers to use caution as the Caribbean country is dealing with shortages of electricity, fuel and basic necessities. According to a CTV report, that also includes the resorts where many people from this province travel each year. According to a notice from the federal government, the […]
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The province’s Supreme Court issued a written summary of its findings in the case Desmond Downey, who was found guilty of manslaughter late last week. Justice Vikas Khaladkar found Downey guilty of manslaughter, following the death of 71-year-old Douglas Hunt during an altercation on Wishingwell Road on March 3, 2022. The judge found that with […]
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The information sessions for high school students and their parents/guardians previously scheduled for Feb. 2-3 on the St. John’s campus have been rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 5. The event starts at 6 p.m. in the whale atrium of the Core Science Facility. Information sessions are a great opportunity to help new students prepare for their […]
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Ravensong Consulting NL, in collaboration with the Anti-Racism Coalition NL (ARC-NL), is hosting a Black History Month 2026 flag raising at St. John’s City Hall. The event will take place on February 9th at 1 pm in the Foran Green Room. The 45 minute ceremony will honour the legacy and contributions of Black communities across […]
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Tuesday, February 3rd around 10:35am, RNC were called to a disturbance at a residence in Shea Heights. After investigating the matter, officers arrested a 26-year old man and charged him with assault. He was then released to appear in court at a later date.
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