1 year ago
Three people arrested after barricading themselves in Sheshatshiu residence
Three people were arrested on July 14, 2025 after barricading themselves for several hours in a Sheshatshiu residence and refusing to surrender to police. Shetshatshiu RCMP attended the residence on Monday afternoon at approximately 1:30 p.m. as part of an ongoing investigation into an assault that took place in the community on July 5, 2025. […]
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1 year ago
New ambulatory health hub, urgent care centre to open this fall
The new ambulatory health hub and urgent care centre located at 28 Stavanger Drive (the former Costco building) will open in phases to patients this fall. The first outpatient appointments for health-care services to be offered will be on October 21, 2025. The first patient/client services relocating from the Health Sciences Centre and St. Clare’s […]
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1 year ago
RNC investigating collision at construction site in Frenchman’s Cove
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to a collision at a construction site in Frenchman’s Cove over the weekend. On Saturday, July 12, around 6:30 p.m., an excavator working along the water’s edge became unstable and quickly slid beneath the surface becoming submerged. A nearby employee jumped into the water and pulled the heavy equipment operator […]
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1 year ago
Space in summer recreation programs in St. John’s
There is still space available in some summer programs in St. John’s. All youth workshops take place at Rotary Park. There is space in Cooking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Archery, and Kayaking. Family Geocaching takes place at Rotary Park on Thursday, August 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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1 year ago
Cabins lost as crews continue to battle forest fire in Chance Harbour
Water bombers and emergency crews are fighting the out of control forest fire in Chance Harbour on the Bonavista Peninsula, as residents are still asked to avoid the area. According to the Department of Forestry as of Monday night the fire now covers an area of approximately 1,200 hectares, and some cabins in the area […]
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1 year ago
Two cruise ships visiting Corner Brook this week
The cruise ship Volendam will pay a visit to Corner Brook on Wednesday. The ship, operated by Holland America Line, will arrive at 10:00 a.m. and will depart at 6:00 p.m. It has 1,432 passengers and 647 crew. The Mariner cruise ship will arrive on Friday.
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1 year ago
Pair arrested following theft in Mount Pearl
At about 10:00 p.m. on Monday evening, the RNC responded to a business in Mount Pearl for a report of a theft in progress. Before police arrived, the female suspect had left in a vehicle. Officers located the vehicle a short distance from the business and as a result of the investigation, the 44-year-old male […]
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1 year ago
Wet roads along the west coast
On the west coast and the Great Northern Peninsula, roads are wet. There is thick fog along parts of the south coast, especially in the Burgeo area. Elsewhere, roads are dry with good visibility. The MV Grace Sparkes will be making four trips per day due to the Summer Festival. Other ferries are operating as […]
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1 year ago
Unsettled for most of the province today
There will be a risk of some morning showers along the west coast of the Island. On the Great Northern Peninsula, some showers are expected with about 2 to 4 mm expected. Across northern and western areas of Newfoundland, thunderstorms are possible today. Strong winds and heavy downpours are possible. Along the south coast of […]
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