The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra has announced the appointment of Martin MacDonald as Principal Pops Conductor of the orchestra. Martin is well-known to the local community having attended Memorial University School of Music for his bachelor’s degree in cello. During his time in St. John’s he performed as part of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra. In more […]
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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is investigating a fire that was intentionally set to a vehicle that was parked at a residence in Grand Falls-Windsor on June 24. Shortly before 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, police received the report of a vehicle fire on Keat’s Avenue and attended the scene. Officers ensured the occupants of the residence were removed […]
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Thanks to a number of community sponsors, Sheshatshiu RCMP is conducting a positive ticketing program over the summer months in the communities of Sheshatshiu and North West River. From now until Sept. 30, children who are observed practicing safe bicycle operation and wearing a helmet will be given a positive ticket which is associated to […]
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The RNC has established a tip line as another means of identifying and locating those responsible for large volumes of graffiti on the Northeast Avalon. This activity is most prevalent at night, in areas often accessible only by foot, and can be done with the quick flick of a hand making it difficult to catch […]
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New lighting has been installed at the National War Memorial in St. John’s, designed and created based on the original light globes that would have been in place when the Memorial was first constructed in 1924. The creation and installation of the globes has been a team effort between the province, Memorial University and the […]
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A Level II student at Heritage Collegiate in Lethbridge has won the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship. Taylor Ash is the recipient and will receive the scholarship valued at $50,000 over two years for pre-university study at Pearson College in Victoria, British Columbia. The Provincial Government contributes $34,000 to the scholarship, with the remainder provided through […]
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More moose fencing will be constructed near Salmonier Line later this year. The province has announced approximately $1 million for additional moose fencing for an additional 5.5 kilometres along the Trans-Canada Highway. A tender for the moose fencing work has been issued, with work on the project anticipated to begin later this year. Support of […]
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Across most of Newfoundland and Labrador this morning roads are wet with good visibility. The MV Astron W is out of service this morning due to an emergency crossing overnight. The MV Kamutik W is in service but off schedule. At the St. John’s International Airport, Air Canada Flight 2591 is delayed. Flights in Gander […]
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Weather permitting the RNC will hold an update on property damage at 1:00 p.m. at the ‘A Time’ statue on George Street in St. John’s. RNC Constable James Cadigan will be joined by Marketing and Communications, George Street Association and Facilitator of the Downtown Safety Coalition Don-E Coady and Marketing and Media Relations with Downtown […]
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The cost of most fuels dropped overnight. Gas decreased by 0.6 cents per litre. There was a measurable drop in the cost of diesel, it fell 5.0 cents on the Island and 4.9 cents in Zones 13 and 13a. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island decreased by 4.31 cents and stove oil heating fuel […]
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