The Newfoundland National War Memorial was officially unveiled on July 1, 1924, by Field Marshall Douglas Haig, former Commander-in-Chief of the British forces during World War 1. The First World War ended with the signing of the Armistice on Nov. 11, 1918. As the Armistice neared, the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and their returned […]
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The Unknown Soldier is home. The soldier’s remains has been placed in a specially constructed Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as part of Newfoundland’s National War Memorial’s 100th anniversary in St. John’s. A sarcophagus was installed at the base of the war memorial just a few months ago. Etched on the vault, which is carved […]
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WestJet has reached a deal with its mechanics to end a strike that had disrupted travel plans for many travellers. There will still be flight disruptions in the week ahead, according to WestJet, as its planes are brought back into service. “The damage to Canadians and our airline is massive, a swift resolution was necessary; […]
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Pulses of heavy rain will move over eastern Newfoundland between Monday and midday Wednesday from an extremely slow-moving weather system. The rain will be heaviest between Tuesday and Wednesday, with the bulk of the rain falling in that time frame. Total rainfall amounts over the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas will likely be in the 50 […]
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Over a century ago, a Newfoundlander left home and died on a battlefield in Northern France. He was one of many who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the First World War. This morning, to mark the 100th anniversary of our National War Memorial, The Unknown Soldier will be laid to rest, forever, at home. Thousands will […]
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Clarenville RCMP is searching for 31-year-old Jeremy Branton who is wanted after he allegedly fled from the scene of a collision that occurred in Arnold’s Cove on June 29. On Saturday evening, police received a report of the collision that occurred between a vehicle that Branton was operating and a motorcycle. The operator and lone […]
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The Canada Day family fun event originally scheduled for King George V Park has been moved to the Techniplex due to weather conditions. The free event, which will take place from 1 to 5 p.m., includes bouncers, Laser Tag, balloon twisters, interactive games, live music, an interactive cultural space, free birthday cupcakes and much more. […]
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Forty-seven-year-old Dion Dibbon of Fox Cove is charged with a number of criminal offences after he fled from police at an attempted traffic stop on June 27, near Burin. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, police attempted to stop a SUV on Route 220 in Burin. The vehicle failed to stop for police and continued […]
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