Three N.L. women have been released from Israeli detainment, after being intercepted while attempting to bring humanitarian aid to the Gaza strip. Nikita Stapleton, a teacher from Portugal Cove St. Phillips, Sadie Mees, a graduate student at Memorial University and Devoney Ellis, a local activist and MUN alumna set sail onboard the Freedom Flotilla ship […]
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The Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada (CCEC) has announced that Annmarie Boudreau, CEO of the St. John’s Board of Trade, has been named Executive of the Year for Chambers with between 500 and 999 members. CCEC’s Executive of the Year Awards are presented to the top Chamber leaders in Canada, with proven excellence in […]
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A 50-year-old man was ticketed for driving with a suspended license by Ferryland RCMP on Tuesday. On Oct. 7, police observed a damaged vehicle travelling on Route 10 in Witless Bay. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was found to be driving with a suspended license. The man was ticketed for Operating a Motor Vehicle […]
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The City of St. John’s is now accepting applications for grant programs. The grant programs provide financial assistance annually to organizations and individuals whose applications align with the City’s strategic directions. Grants are available in the form of Community Grants, Community Organizations, Sporting Organizations, Special Events and Festivals, Arts Organizations, and Individual Artists. There are […]
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The RNC made an arrest following a report of a weapons offence in St. John’s. On Oct. 7, at approximately 8:45 a.m., police responded to a report of a weapons offence in the area of Bond Street. Responding officers determined that multiple individuals outside of a home may have been armed with firearms. The area […]
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A man wanted by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in Conception Bay South was arrested by Bay Roberts RCMP this week, after a concerned citizen reported someone that appeared to be unconscious behind the wheel. At approximately 7:05 a.m. on Oct. 6, Bay Roberts RCMP responded to a report from a passerby who spotted an unknown […]
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Nearly 150 schools have registered to participate in the Student Vote program for the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador provincial election, bringing democracy to life in the classrooms across all 40 electoral districts. In the lead-up to the Oct. 14 provincial election, as many as 15,000 elementary, intermediate and high school students are expected to cast Student Vote […]
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The City of St. John’s is reminding residents that all city office and facilities will be closed on Monday for the Thanksgiving holiday. That also means there will be no curbside waste collection on Monday. It will now be collected on Tuesday along with regular Tuesday collection. The city is also noting there may be […]
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A recount has been completed following the 2025 Municipal Election held on October 2 in Grand Falls-Windsor. A recount was requested under the Municipal Elections Act due to a nine-vote difference between the sixth and seventh-place candidates in the Council race. The overall outcome of the election remains unchanged. The new town council was sworn […]
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Residents can begin to receive both influenza and COVID-19 vaccines on Monday, Oct. 20. Appointments can be booked through timefortheshot.ca. The COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to all individuals six months of age and older. The vaccine is strongly recommended for those who are at a higher risk of severe infection or are disproportionately impacted […]
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