10 months ago
RCMP lays impaired operation charge connected to August incident
Harbour Breton RCMP has laid criminal charges of impaired operation against 30-year-old Travis Carsten Johnson of St. John’s. Johnson was arrested in August 2025 after a single vehicle crash, and blood analysis has now confirmed he was impaired by alcohol at the time. At approximately 1:43 a.m., on Sunday Aug. 31, police responded to a […]
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10 months ago
RNC appealing to the public for information
The RNC is appealing for witnesses and video following a residential break-and-enter in St. John’s. Police responded to a home in the area of Elizabeth Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 25. The suspect left the scene on foot when they encountered the homeowner. There were no injuries and no damage reported. A number of pieces of […]
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10 months ago
Liberal Party requests recounts in three provincial districts
The Liberal Party says they have submitted applications to the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador requesting judicial recounts for the districts of Lewisporte-Twillingate, Topsail-Paradise, and Placentia West – Bellevue. Lewisporte – Twillingate had the closest margin of any district in election. Liberal incumbent Derek Bennett lost to PC Mark Butt by 18 votes. In […]
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10 months ago
Bank of Canada lowers policy rate
The Bank of Canada reduced its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.25 percent, with the Bank Rate at 2.5 percent and the deposit rate at 2.20 percent. The effects of US trade actions on economic growth and inflation have become somewhat clearer. There is a prevalent impact of the tariffs […]
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10 months ago
Blue Jays lose World Series to L.A. Dodgers in extra innings in Game 7 heartbreaker
The Toronto Blue Jays lost the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a heartbreaker Saturday night. The Jays led for most of the game and were just two outs away from winning in the top of the ninth, but the Dodgers tied the game with a Miguel Rojas home run. The Jays loaded […]
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10 months ago
Port Saunders RCMP looking to identify driver after flight from police
Port Saunders RCMP is looking to identify a driver who failed to stop for police during an attempted traffic stop on Route 430 between Bellburns and Daniel’s Harbour Tuesday evening. Just after 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, officers spotted a grey Buick sedan travelling southbound along Route 430 between Bellburns and Daniel’s Harbour. A […]
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10 months ago
Pap Test appointments now available for Annual Cervical Screening Day at Health Sciences Centre
NL Health Services will hold its annual Cervical Screening (Pap test) Day at the Women’s Health Clinic, at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s, on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Walk-in services and booked appointments are available. To book an appointment, please call (709) 777-3018 or (709) 777-7460. Pap tests will be performed […]
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10 months ago
NL Health Services provides update on masking requirements at health-care facilities
NL Health Services is advising the public that effective Monday, Nov. 3 at 8:00 a.m. masking is temporarily required in all clinical areas in hospitals and health-care facilities, including long-term care facilities. Masking requirements in clinical areas apply to visitors/support persons, clients, patients (outpatient clinics and emergency departments) and health-care workers. As health-care facilities report a rise in respiratory illnesses, these updated masking requirements […]
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10 months ago
Studded tires permitted as of today
The Department of Government Modernization and Service Delivery is reminding motorists that they should consider having their winter tires installed before snow and ice affect road conditions. Those who choose to use studded tires may do so as of today (Nov. 1). Motorists are encouraged to drive safely and exercise caution when they are on […]
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