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Recent News

1 year ago
News

Child Benefit to be issued tomorrow

The Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit will be issued tomorrow along with the federal Canada Child Benefit. The Early Childhood Component of the Prenatal-Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement will also be issued. The NL Child Benefit ranges from $152-$186 per month per child under 18, depending on family size and income. The Prenatal-Early Childhood Benefit is […]

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1 year ago
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Arrest warrant issued for Todd Gregoire

Sheshatshiu RCMP is looking for a wanted man, 31-year-old Todd Gregoire. Gregoire is wanted in relation to the following criminal charges: Anyone having information about the current location of Todd Gregoire is asked to contact Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-497-8700. 

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1 year ago
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Wanted man Frederick Pinette found

Wanted man Frederick Pinette has been located. Original Story: Sheshatshiu RCMP is looking to arrest wanted person Frederick Pinette.  Pinette, who is 42-years-old, is wanted in relation to a criminal charge of assault. Anyone having information about the current location of Frederick Pinette is asked to contact Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-497-8700,

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1 year ago
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Funding announced to support Baie Verte Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology Steve Crocker has announced over $50,000 to support the Baie Verte Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. The Baie Verte Regional Task Force Committee was created in 2024 by mining industry stakeholders and the Town of Baie Verte, facilitated by the Chamber of Commerce. Its goal is to address common challenges […]

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1 year ago
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Opening dates announced for Splash Pads and Outdoor Pools in St. John’s

Splash pads at the Kenmount Terrace Community Centre and Bannerman Park are open for the season as of today. The splash pads are in operation from 9:00 a.m. to dusk, daily. The splash pad at Bowring Park will also be operational with the opening of the outdoor pools at Bowring and Bannerman Park on July […]

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1 year ago
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St. John’s and 2025 Canada Games looking for artists to create mural

The City of St. John’s, in collaboration with the 2025 Jeux du Canada Games, is seeking an Artist or Artist Team to design and complete a mural celebrating the history and contributions of the Newfoundland and Labrador Francophone community. The work will be installed on the retaining wall on Duckworth Street next to the parking […]

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1 year ago
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Downtown Pedestrian Mall opens June 26

The popular Downtown Pedestrian Mall in St. John’s will return for the season on June 26 and will run until September 1. The mall will be in operation daily from noon until 10 p.m., on Water Street from Adelaide Street to Prescott Street. The Downtown Pedestrian Mall will have inclusivity features that ensure a welcoming […]

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1 year ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Wet roads across the Island with areas of fog

Across Newfoundland, roads are wet with areas of fog along the west coast, south coast, and east coast. In Labrador, roads are dry with good visibility. This morning the Flanders will come out of service after the 8:30 a.m. crossing from Bell Island to complete necessary maintenance. The MV Veteran will be taking on fuel […]

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1 year ago
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Man facing manslaughter charge after assault in St. John’s leads to death

At 12:40 a.m. on Tuesday, the RNC responded to a report of an assault in the centre city area of St. John’s. Officers located an injured male who was brought to the hospital to receive treatment for his injuries. On Wednesday this male succumbed to his injuries. As a result, a 23-year-old male was charged […]

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1 year ago
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Diesel, furnace, and stove oil increases significantly in price

Due to recent commodity market developments, the Public Utilities Board has increased fuel prices substantially. Diesel on the Island has increased by 8.6 cents per litre and 8.4 cents in Zones 13 and 13a. Furnace oil is up by 7.48 cents and stove oil heating fuel in Zones 13 and 13a increased by 7.31 cents. […]

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