A driver was arrested by Holyrood RCMP early Wednesday morning, following a report received from a concerned citizen who spotted someone that appeared to be unconscious behind the wheel. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on July 23, police responded to a report from a passerby who spotted an unknown male, possibly in distress, who appeared to […]
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Some of music’s biggest names will be in the province this weekend. International superstars, like The Killers, rock icons Def Leppard, country music star Blake Shelton – and his wife, global pop star Gwen Stefani – all headlining at this year’s Churchill Park Music Festival. The four-day event kicks off tonight with rock legends. Def […]
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The eastbound ramp connecting Peacekeepers Way to Lawrence Pond Road in Conception Bay South will be closed starting on Monday. The closure will remain in place until late October. The closure is necessary to facilitate the culvert replacement at the Lawrence Pond Brook. Motorists are asked to access Lawrence Pond Road through Route 60.
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The provincial government will be launching more speed cameras today. Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General John Haggie and Minister of Government Modernization and Service Delivery Sarah Stoodley will make the announcement at St. Mary’s Elementary School in St. John’s. The ministers will be joined by the Minister of Families and Affordability, […]
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On Thursday evening, the RNC responded to an assault complaint in the east end of St. John’s. Police determined that an assault had occurred due to a road rage incident. A 66-year-old man was arrested for assault. The accused was released from custody and will appear in court at a later date.
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Roads are wet across central, western, and southern sections. Roads are also wet across Labrador. The only spot with dry roads is on the Avalon Peninsula. There are also areas of fog on the southwest coast, resulting in reduced visibility. The MV Kamutik W is in service but off schedule. Other ferries are on time. […]
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For the Avalon, there is a chance of showers. Showers are expected for the south coast and central Newfoundland. Amounts of about 2 mm are expected. Along the west coast, rainfall amounts of 5 to 15 mm are anticipated. Newfoundland will see highs between 15 and 25. There is a rainfall warning in effect for […]
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Fuel prices are up today. All types of gasoline motor fuel decreased by up to 1.3 cents per litre. Diesel motor fuel on the Island increased by up to 0.1 cents, while diesel in Zones 13 and 13a rose by 1.8 cents per litre. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island went up by 0.07 […]
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