The federal government is facing backlash for the way it handled cuts to Marine Atlantic ferry rates this week. Ferry traffic to the province is booked solid with tourism at its peak. Many users are happy with a discount coming into effect for passengers coming into effect Aug. 1, but the trucking industry says Ottawa […]
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Harbour Breton RCMP arrested a 27-year-old man in Pool’s Cove on Sunday after he fled from an officer attempting a traffic stop. Trent Poole now faces charges of dangerous operation and flight from police, issued three tickets under the Highway Traffic Act and saw his motorcycle seized and impounded by police. On July 27, an officer patrolling […]
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The RCMP has arrested a 23-year-old man after fleeing from police during an attempted traffic stop in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Friday afternoon. The driver fled the scene at a high rate of speed. Officers did not pursue the vehicle in the interest of public and police safety. Police later located the driver in the […]
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There will be a cruise ship visiting St. John’s today. The Azamara Quest, with 694 passengers, is scheduled to arrive in port at 1:00 p.m. The ship is scheduled to depart on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Parking is limited on Harbour Drive during cruise ship visits to accommodate tour operators and other passenger transportation.
Read moreToday, the Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. The announcement will be made at 11:15 a.m. Newfoundland time. On the last adjustment date on June 4, the rate was held at 2.75 percent; it was also held back in April.
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On Tuesday evening at 11:30 p.m., the RNC responded to a call involving an intoxicated male in the metro region. The male was not cooperative with officers and assaulted one of them. The 55-year-old male was arrested for assaulting a peace officer and resisting arrest. The accused is scheduled to appear in court this morning.
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Roads on the Island are mostly wet, with the exception of the Avalon Peninsula. There are areas of fog from the Port au Port Peninsula to Burgeo. In Labrador, roads are bare and dry with good visibility. Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are operating on schedule. At the St. John’s International Airport, Gander International Airport, […]
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A mix of sun and cloud is anticipated across the Avalon Peninsula. Elsewhere, there is a chance of showers. Along the south coast, drizzle is expected. Highs will be from 16 to 25 degrees. Across Labrador today, a mix of sun and cloud is expected with increasing clouds. Some showers are expected in western areas […]
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It’s off to the races in St. John’s as the 207th Royal St. John’s Regatta is a go. The first race gets underway at 8:00 a.m. Due to the holiday, all City offices and facilities, including recreation facilities and community centres, are closed. Curbside waste collection will be going ahead, and Robin Hood Bay Waste […]
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Two fishing stages in the historic Quidi Vidi gut have been destroyed following an overnight fire. Late Tuesday night police and personnel with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department were called to the harbour at Quidi Vidi following reports of a fishing stage on fire. The blaze, which was on a side of the harbour […]
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