Month: November 2023

2 years ago

Bay Roberts RCMP seeking public assistance following theft of donation box

Bay Roberts RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who stole a poppy box and donations from a local fast food restaurant in Bay Roberts on November 9, 2023. Just after 9:00 p.m. on November 9, Bay Roberts RCMP were called to the Kentucky Fried Chicken in Bay Roberts, where video surveillance […]

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2 years ago

Ministers Dempster and Hogan Address the Provincial Indigenous Women’s Steering Committee Gathering

On Monday and Tuesday, the Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation Lisa Dempster and the Minister of Justice and Public Safety John Hogan attended the annual Provincial Indigenous Women’s Steering Committee Gathering in Cormack. The Gathering provides an opportunity for Indigenous women from throughout the province to connect and share experiences, current realities, and […]

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2 years ago

Bathrooms at Bannerman Park closed until further notice

The City of St. John’s says the bathrooms located at Bannerman Park are closed until further notice. The closure is necessary due to increased incidences of vandalism and misuse which has resulted in damage to the plumbing and hardware. Recognizing the importance of bathroom facilities for the nearby encampment, the City of St. John’s has […]

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2 years ago

Minister Parsons to Attend Mines and Money Conference in London

The minister responsible for Industry, Energy and Technology is attending the Mines and Money conference in London, UK. Andrew Parsons along with department officials will attend the conference which takes place from November 28 to 30. The conference is Europe’s largest mining investment event, It brings together more than 175 mining companies and more than […]

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2 years ago

Multi-Year Capital Works Funding Announcement Today in Mount Pearl

There is a multi-year capital works funding announcement coming today. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure John Abbott, will make the announcement at the Soccer Hut in Mount Pearl at 10:00 a.m. Abbott will be joined by Mount Pearl Mayor Dave Aker and MHA Lucy Stoyles.

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2 years ago

Driver in St. John’s flees traffic stop

RNC patrol officers conducted a traffic on the Team Gushue Highway in St. John’s just before 1:00 a.m. overnight. The driver of the vehicle then fled the scene in the vehicle. With the assistance of the RCMP, the vehicle was located in Witless Bay. The 54-year-old driver was arrested and is charged with flight from […]

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2 years ago

Obstetrical Services Temporarily Unavailable at Carbonear General Hospital

Due to human resource challenges, obstetrical services at Carbonear General Hospital will be temporarily unavailable until Tuesday, December 5, at 6:00 p.m. Patients seeking obstetrical services should proceed to the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s or Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville.

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2 years ago

Snow covered roads in central and on the west coast

Across the Avalon and Burin Peninsula, roads are bare and wet. In Central, Route 360, Notre Dame Junction to Traytown are areas north are partly snow-covered. Across the west coast, roads are snow-covered on the southwest coast, the Great Northern Peninsula and the Baie Verte Peninsula. The Trans-Labrador Highway is snow-covered with icy and slushy […]

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2 years ago

No injuries after two-vehicle collision in St. John’s

At 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday evening, the RNC responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision near Elizabeth Avenue and Torbay Road. Prior to police arrival, one driver had fled the scene. The investigation is ongoing and charges are anticipated. There were no injuries.

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2 years ago

Several school closures on the Avalon

All schools in the St. John’s Metro area will be closing one hour early today due to the expected weather conditions. A.R. Scammell Academy delayed opening by four hours.Acreman Elementary is closing early.All Hallows Elementary closing early.Amalgamated Academy, Ascension Collegiate, and Bay Roberts Primary is closing early.Baccalieu Collegiate closed all day.Baltimore School is closed all […]

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