Following an 18-month search, the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra has announce the appointment of Canadian conductor Simon Rivard as their next Music Director, effective June 1. Simon, who succeeds Marc David, was one of our finalists in the NSO’s search process, visiting St. John’s to conduct Masterworks 1 in September 2024, and Sinfonia 2 in January […]
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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responded to a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Route 350 in Point Leamington on June 9. The driver of the vehicle left the scene before police arrived. He was located a short time later and provided a roadside breath test. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP received a report […]
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Following a report of a disturbance in a residential area of Harbour Main on June 9, 22-year-old Morgan Hatcher was arrested by Holyrood RCMP. He is charged with a number of criminal offences. Shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Monday, police received the report from an individual who was threatened by a man holding a knife. While responding, […]
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The Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation has announced a transformational $1.1 million investment from the Northpine Foundation in support of the CAYAC Clinic (Children and Youth in Alternate Care) at the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre. The CAYAC Clinic is a multidisciplinary, multiagency program providing coordinated, trauma-informed care to some of the most vulnerable children and […]
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On Monday the RCMP ticketed a youth for multiple violations following a report received of operation of an ATV on a roadway in Bonavista. Shortly before 7:00 p.m., police received a report of a dirt bike speeding along Sebastian Drive. A description of the dirt bike and the operator was provided. A short time later, […]
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On Friday, police officers across the province will be recognized at the 2025 MADD Canada’s Team Nick Coates Awards ceremony. The awards are for officers who go above and beyond to remove impaired drivers from the province’s roads, waterways and trails. This year, 16 police officers will be presented with the awards. Officers who have […]
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Premier John Hogan will deliver closing remarks at the Newfoundland and Labrador Jobs Forum today at the Holiday Inn, on Portugal Cove Road in St. John’s. The forum is hosted by Minister of Jobs, Immigration and Growth Gerry Byrne. The forum brings together industry partners, educators, labour representatives, community leaders and various levels of government […]
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Roads across the southwest coast are wet and dry elsewhere across the Island for the time being. Roads in Labrador are wet. Marine Atlantic has cancelled the crossings scheduled for this morning from Port aux Basques to North Sydney. Both the MV Beaumont Hamel and MV Flanders will operate on a load-and-goload-and-go service, starting at […]
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The Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame. Submissions will be accepted until June 15th. The Hall of Fame recognizes, honours and pays tribute to all individuals, groups, associations, families or teams based […]
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Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General John Haggie, in collaboration with the RNC, announced a $15,000 bursary program for new RNC recruits to obtain a Police Science Certificate at the Atlantic Police Academy in Prince Edward Island. Each successful RNC recruit will receive a $15,000 bursary based on a three-year return to […]
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