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1 year ago
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Temporary closure of Outer Ring Road and Bennett’s Road 

The Outer Ring Road from Portugal Cove Road to Thorburn Road (westbound lane only) and Bennett’s Road (Route 50-25) will be closed on Sunday, July 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   The closure is necessary to accommodate the St. John’s Triathlon route taking place on these highway sections. Digital display signs and traffic barriers will […]

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1 year ago
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Launch of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Access for people with gestational diabetes

The province, in partnership with Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, has announced the launch of the expanded continuous glucose monitoring program to include individuals with gestational diabetes mellitus. It follows the May announcement of the program’s expansion to include all individuals living with Type 1 diabetes who meet the medical and income-testing criteria. This expansion […]

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1 year ago
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Update on Musgrave Harbour Community Health Centre following evacuation order

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has lifted the evacuation order for Musgrave Harbour. As a result, the Musgrave Harbour Community Health Centre will resume normal operations on Monday, July 28. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately. For non-emergency medical support for those impacted, […]

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1 year ago
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RCMP seeking public assistance in locating stolen ATV

Harbour Grace RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to an ATV that was stolen in Carbonear on Friday. The ATV is a red and black 1999 Honda Foreman 450. It was last seen parked behind the Trinity Conception Square Mall on Columbus Drive in Carbonear around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25. Anyone […]

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1 year ago
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Several upcoming road closures in St John’s to accommodate events

There will be several road closures this week and next week as a number of events get underway in St. John’s. From July 25 to 29, there will be a road closure on Elizabeth Avenue from 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., excluding July 28, for the Churchill Park Music Festival. There will be evening closures […]

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1 year ago
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Deadline approaching for Premier’s Medal for Contributions to Sport

The deadline is approaching for the Premier’s Medal for Contributions to Sport. The award was established to recognize the significant contributions that individuals and groups have made in sport within the province. Nominations are due by Thursday, July 31. The award will be issued annually and will recognize the contributions of athletes, coaches, managers, officials, […]

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1 year ago
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Police investigating attack in west-end park

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Major Crime Unit are investigating an assault that occurred on Sunday, July 20th, in St. John’s. On the morning of Wednesday, July 23rd the RNC received a report of an assault that occurred in Bowring Park, near the soccer field, around 11:30 a.m. on July 20th, 2025. A female sustained physical […]

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1 year ago
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Man arrested following drug seizure in Sunnyside

Clarenville RCMP has arrested 55-year-old Donald Strowbridge after a search of a home in Sunnyside on Thursday resulted in the seizure of cocaine, cash and other drugs. Clarenville RCMP, Criminal Intelligence Service Newfoundland and Labrador and RCMP Police Dogs Services, attended a home on Mercer Street in Sunnyside with a warrant to search the property, […]

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1 year ago
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Man charged with sexual assault following unknown trouble call in St. John’s

A 47-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault. Police responded to an unknown trouble call in the West End of St. John’s shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Through the course of their investigation, with assistance from the Criminal Investigation Division, a 47-year-old man was arrested and charged with sexual assault, assault, uttering threats […]

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1 year ago
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Woman arrested for assault Friday evening in St. John’s

Around 8:00 p.m. on Friday, RNC responded to a complaint of unknown trouble at a business in St. John’s. As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old female was arrested and charged with two counts of assault, theft under $5000, breach of probation, and breach of a release order. The female was brought to the […]

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