1 year ago
East-end crash sends driver to hospital in critical condition
A crash in the east end of St. John’s late Sunday morning sent one person to hospital in critical condition. Emergency crews were called to the scene, on Toronto Street, at about 11:00 a.m.. According to reports from the scene the driver of a sedan traveled at a high rate of speed, crashing into two […]
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1 year ago
Evacuation order lifted for Perry’s Cove
Residents of Perry’s Cove are allowed to return home after an evacuation order was lifted Sunday. The unincorporated area remains under alert and a regional state of emergency. Route 70 remains closed north of Perry’s Cove to Northern Bay Brook Bridge. Residents returning to their properties are advised to travel through the detour around the […]
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1 year ago
Preliminary inquiry decision set
A St. John’s woman accused of killing a man by running him down with her vehicle last year will find out next month if there’s enough evidence against her to send her case to trial. The woman, whose name is banned from publication, had her preliminary inquiry this past week at provincial court. She’s charged […]
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1 year ago
Man arrested by Sheshatshiu RCMP after multiple fires in community
Sheshatshiu RCMP and the Sheshatshiu Fire Department responded early Friday morning to reports of fires at several locations in the community. A 24-year-old man was taken into police custody and faces arson and mischief-related charges. Starting at approximately 5:14 a.m. on Aug. 22, first responders received reports of multiple suspicious structure and vehicle fires in […]
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1 year ago
Gavin Baggs named Team NL flag bearer for closing ceremony of the 2025 Canada Games
Team Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to announce that multi-medalist Gavin Baggs has been selected as the flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the 2025 Canada Games in St. John’s. Baggs, from Paradise, delivered a remarkable performance at these Games, capturing four medals across two sports. He earned three in wheelchair racing on the […]
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1 year ago
Conditions favourable for battling Kingston fire, while Martin Lake fire now ‘under control,’ province says in update
Conditions are favourable for battling the Conception Bay North wildfire, while the central Newfoundland fire is now under control, the province said in an update Sunday. Kingston Today’s forecast of clear skies, south-west winds and sunshine mean favourable conditions for aerial and ground suppression. The ceiling is clearing above the Kingston wildfire, allowing for heavy […]
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1 year ago
Single-vehicle mishap sees SUV go down embankment, no injuries to driver
The driver of an SUV that rolled over an embankment in downtown St. John’s on Saturday evening suffered no reported injuries. The mishap happened on Southside Road, just west of Blackhead Road, shortly before 7:00 p.m.. Reports from the scene indicate the driver of an SUV was attempting to turn around in the roadway when […]
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1 year ago
Gavin Baggs caps memorable Canada Games performance with fourth medal for Team N.L.
Gavin Baggs of Paradise has capped an historic run at the 2025 Canada Summer by winning silver in the 400-metre Wheelchair Men’s Race Saturday. Baggs’ performance is a monumental achievement for Team N.L., as he added his third athletics medal of the Games to his collection. Earlier this week, he struck gold in the 1500-metre […]
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1 year ago
Evacuation orders lifted for Salmon Cove, Burnt Point, Gull Island, and areas north of Northern Bay Brook Bridge
Evacuation orders were lifted Saturday for some communities affected by the Conception Bay North wildfire. Salmon Cove Salmon Cove was the first town to receive notice of the order being lifted. All residents are allowed to return to their properties, but Route 70 remains closed between Northern Bay Brook Bridge and Perry’s Cove. Residents returning […]
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