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11 months ago
News, Weather

Snow causing hazardous driving conditions in central Newfoundland, police warn

Grand Falls-District RCMP are advising drivers on the Trans-Canada Highway and other highways in central Newfoundland that cooler temperatures and recent snow fall amounts have created hazardous road conditions. Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP and Springdale RCMP are busy responding to reports of vehicles off the road due to the deteriorating road and weather conditions. Motorists are […]

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11 months ago
Local News, News

Afternoon collision sends one person to hospital

An early-afternoon collision in downtown St. John’s on Saturday sent one person to hospital. Shortly after 1:30 p.m. emergency crews were called to the intersection of Military Road and Rennies Mill Road, at Rawlins Cross, following a two-vehicle collision. Both vehicles involved in the crash sustained extensive damage. Three occupants of one of the vehicles […]

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11 months ago
News

Investigation continues to determine cause of fire at St. Mary’s fish plant

Avalon East District RCMP continue to work with the Newfoundland and Labrador Fire Commissioner’s Office to determine the cause of the fire at the St. Mary’s Fish Plant on November 4, 2025. The investigation remains active, with no additional information about the cause at this time. Police are encouraging anyone with information or surveillance footage […]

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11 months ago
Business, News

WorkplaceNL holds average assessment rate steady again for 2026 

WorkplaceNL has announced that its average assessment rate for 2026 will remain steady at $1.73 per $100 of assessable payroll. This rate includes a temporary discount of $0.21, helping maintain cost stability for employers across the province. While the average rate is $1.73, employers’ rates will vary based on their industry group’s claims experience as […]

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11 months ago
News

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP continues search for witnesses and information about October fires

As the investigation into four overnight fires in Happy Valley-Goose Bay last month continues, Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP and the Labrador District General Investigation Section (GIS) are urging any witness or anyone with information or surveillance footage to come forward. Between 11:43 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 and 8:04 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, Happy […]

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11 months ago
News

St. John’s seeking new street name ideas

As the City of St. John’s expands its Reserved Street Names Inventory, it’s asking for the public’s help for ideas. The inventory is used when new streets are developed and require official names that are approved by the city. Visit engagestjohns.ca to submit your suggestions and learn more about the City’s street naming process. Residents […]

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11 months ago
Health, News

RNU welcomes comprehensive core staffing review in strengthening public healthcare

The Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland & Labrador (RNU) says it is welcoming the launch of the province-wide Core Staffing Review. This is the first comprehensive assessment of nursing staffing needs in over 40 years. This review is essential to rebuilding and strengthening Newfoundland and Labrador’s public healthcare system and ensuring patients receive safe, sustainable care. […]

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11 months ago
Arts & Entertainment, News

St. John’s to host STACON26 in January

The annual conference of the Shakespeare Theatre Association will be held in St. John’s this coming January. The theme of this year’s event is ‘A Great Feast of Languages’ and will take place from Jan. 5-10 at the Sheraton Hotel, gathering Shakespeare-producing companies from around the world. The event will feature more than 80 presenters […]

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11 months ago
News

Woman arrested for assault with a weapon at health care centre

Police were called to a health care facility around 9:30 p.m. Friday evening on November 21. Upon arrival, security officers pointed out the female suspect who was quickly walking through the parking lot. RNC officers arrested the 33-year-old female and brought her to the St. John’s lockup to await a court appearance. She was charged […]

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11 months ago
News

Suspected impaired driver flees from police

Shortly after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, RNC officers responded to a possible impaired driver in Mount Pearl. The vehicle was later located travelling on East White Hills Road. An officer attempted to stop the male driver, but the driver refused to stop and began to drive in a dangerous manner. A pursuit was […]

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