1 year ago
Police step up highway patrols with Thanksgiving safety campaign
There has been an increased police presence on highways across the province over the long holiday weekend, making sure motorists are obeying the rules of the road. Each year on the Thanksgiving long weekend, police stations take part in a nationwide safety initiative dubbed Operation Impact.
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1 year ago
Holy Cross teams set to compete for national soccer gold
Both the women’s and men’s soccer teams from Holy Cross will compete for national gold tomorrow. This comes as the St. John’s soccer club played host to the 2025 Challenge and Jubilee Trophy over the weekend. Now, organizers hope to fill the stands with red and gold on Monday.
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1 year ago
Reflections: Losses at Sea
Jim Furlong reflects on the great storm of 1885, which took many lives at sea.
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1 year ago
Arrangements in place for distribution of licences during postal strike
Wildlife Division officials are working to ensure licences that have recently been paid for are available to applicants as soon as possible during the current Canada Post strike. Licences to guide or trap, as well as licences to hunt black bear, will be available for pick up at one of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry […]
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1 year ago
Hunters and trappers reminded to use caution near communities and remote work sites
The province is reminding hunters and trappers to follow firearm and hunting safety practices as well as caution when hunting near communities or remote work sites.Hunters are reminded that it is unlawful to discharge or handle a firearm while hunting without exercising reasonable care for others safety. Discharging a firearm from a highway, railway, or […]
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1 year ago
Springdale man wins $675,000 after buying‘Set for Life’ ticket
Jeremy White of Springdale, N.L. is $675,000 richer thanks to a recent Set for Life Scratch’N Win ticket purchase that paid off with a top-prize win. Despite not being a regular lottery player, during a recent outing to pick up dinner, White decided to go buy a ticket at the store next door while waiting […]
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1 year ago
Text message scam related to speed camera tickets making the rounds
There is yet another scam making the rounds. There have been reports of individuals receiving a fraudulent text message regarding speed camera tickets. There is a link included in the text, and recipients should not click on the provided link. Such messages should be deleted and the phone number blocked. Speed camera tickets and information […]
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