2 years ago
RNC searching for missing teenager, Erin King
The RNC is searching for missing person, Erin King of St. John’s. The 14-year-old was last seen Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 4 p.m. in the Centennial Square area of Mount Pearl. King is described to be approximately 5’9” tall, and has curly blonde hair and blue/green eyes. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of […]
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2 years ago
Pedestrian struck, taken to hospital, following collision in west end
A pedestrian was taken to hospital following a collision in the west end of St. John’s on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters never had far to go to respond to the collision, which occurred at the intersection of Topsail Road and Brookfield Road around 2:30 p.m.. Reports from the scene indicate the pedestrian walked in front of […]
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2 years ago
Provincial Pools to Close for Regular Maintenance
The provincially-operated pools in Gander and Corner Brook will close to the public for their regular annual maintenance on the following dates: Joseph R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre Swimming Pool, Gander: end of day today, Thursday, Aug. 22. However, please be aware that the Provincial Swim Meet will continue as scheduled from Friday, Aug. […]
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2 years ago
Road Closure today on Springdale Street
There will be a road closure today in St. John’s on Springdale Street between Water Street and George Street West. The road will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. A traffic detour will be in place and motorists are advised to find an alternate route. The course is to facilitate the ongoing construction […]
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2 years ago
Johns Beach person facing numerous firearm charges
Wednesday morning the RNC arrested a 57-year-old resident of Johns Beach, following an investigation which began on Tuesday. The accused was charged with careless use of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, intentionally discharging a firearm, and possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized. The subject will appear in court at a […]
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2 years ago
Gas prices take a tumble
In the latest adjustment from the PUB, gasoline decreased by 5.0 cents per litre. Diesel motor fuel on the Island decreased by up to 1.8 cents and diesel motor fuel in western Labrador increased by 2.1 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel decreased by 1.52 cents. Stove oil heating fuel on the Island decreased by 1.52 […]
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2 years ago
Wet roads and fog in some areas this morning
Roads are wet on the Avalon Peninsula and portions of the south coast. There is some fog in the Grand Falls-Windsor area to Springdale and Pynn’s Brook. Most of Labrador is also seeing fog this morning. Elsewhere, road conditions are fair. The Beaumont Hamel continues to be out of service due to a mechanical issue. […]
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2 years ago
Man dead after vehicle-pedestrian collision in Corner Brook
At 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Corner Brook RNC, Corner Brook Fire Department, and Paramedics from NL Health Services responded to a report of a collision at the intersection of Reid Street and Humber Park. EMS located a cyclist trapped underneath a vehicle. The cyclist was provided resuscitation measures however he succumbed to his injuries and […]
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2 years ago
By-election day in Waterford Valley
The polls open at 8:00 a.m. in the district of Waterford Valley and will be open until 8:00 pm. Three candidates are running in the election. Jamie Korab is running under the Liberal banner, Jesse Wilkins is running for the Progressive Conservative Party, and Nicole Boland is the NDP candidate. Tom Osborne, who has been […]
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