Paul Reynolds Community Centre will reopen tomorrow
The Paul Reynolds Community Centre will reopen to the public tomorrow after the ceiling partially collapsed outside the building’s main entrance. It happened on Friday afternoon, and the community centre has been closed since while the main entrance was secured and repaired. Repair work will continue tomorrow which may require traffic to be redirected in […]
Read moreRNC investigating hit-and-run
The RNC is investigating a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian in Paradise. On Monday, at approximately 1:30 a.m., police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Lanark Drive. Once on scene they located a 17-year-old male who sustained injuries after being struck by a vehicle that fled the area prior to police arrival. […]
Read moreInjured salmon angler safely rescued by Joint Rescue Coordination Centre
An injured salmon fisher near Burlington was rescued by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre on Sunday evening. At approximately 6:00 p.m. the RCMP received the report of the injured man who was fishing alone in the area of Two-Mile Falls on Burlington Brook. The man had fallen down, injured his leg and was unable to […]
Read moreCorner Brook launches new service for accessible transit users
The City of Corner Brook has announced a new on-demand, door-to-door service for accessible transit users. The Corner Brook Transit Link will begin serving customers on July 2. Those wishing to avail of the service must complete an eligibility form which can be acquired by calling 709-637-1666 or by going to www.cornerbrook.com/bus-transit. Residents who are […]
Read morePaul Reynolds Community Centre to remain closed
The Paul Reynolds Community Centre will remain closed today as the city continues to facilitate repairs on the entranceway of the facility. The building was forced to close on Friday evening after there was a partial collapse of the ceiling outside of the main entrance of the building. There will be an update provided later […]
Read moreKorab to provide update on Poverty Reduction Plan
Minister of Families and Affordability Jamie Korab will provide an update on the Poverty Reduction Plan today. The event will take place at the McSheffrey Resource Centre in St. John’s, at 11:00 a.m. Korab will be joined by the director of the Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Danielle Seward and the director of […]
Read moreDamp roads across most of the Island
Roads on the Islnd portions of the province are damp. There are areas of fog on the Avalon Peninsula through to Goobies and along parts of the south coast. Roads in Labrador are dry with good visibility. The MV Kamutik W will depart Happy Valley-Goose Bay at 2:00 p.m. for Rigolet. This trip will be […]
Read moreIndecent act in St. John’s lands man in jail
The RNC responded to a call of an indecent act in the east end of St. John’s on Monday afternoon. When officers arrived they were able to identify a male matching the description given and placed the male in the police vehicle. As a result of the investigation, the 40-year-old was charged with committing an […]
Read moreConstruction resuming on University Avenue and Prince Philip Drive
From now until Saturday, July 19, motorists are advised that construction will be ongoing on University Avenue and Prince Philip Drive in St. John’s. The construction is necessary to complete the remaining works associated with the University Avenue Storm Sewer Upgrades project. While vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be maintained, traffic delays and lane reductions […]
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