Month: January 2024

2 years ago

ECMA announces nominees: NL receives 52 nominations

The 2024 East Coast Music Award nominations were announced on Tuesday, with an impressive showing from this province. 52 Newfoundland and Labrador artists/industry professionals are up for awards. There were fewer categories this year, and a new “Fusion Recording of the Year” category added. Local talent is in the running for 28 of the 40 […]

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2 years ago

Province suspended Redsea Riding’s ride-sharing license due to owner facing sexual assault charges

The owner of Redsea Riding is facing sexual assault charges against minors. It was just last week that the province announced the awarding of the first ride-sharing licence to Redsea Riding, but it turns out that licence was suspended the same day. Yosief Tesfamicael is the owner of Redsea Riding and is facing a number […]

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2 years ago

Witless Bay man wins $2M Scratch’N Win prize

James Dinn of Witless Bay, N.L. is a regular lottery player, with a particular interest in Scratch’N Win tickets. He recently decided to try the 20X Supreme ticket when the $2-million top prize caught his eye, he just never thought he’d actually be taking that $2-million prize home with him. “I got home and when […]

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2 years ago

Police investigating break, enter and theft in Hant’s Harbour

Harbour Grace RCMP is investigating a break, enter and theft that occurred at two storage sheds on the property of Hant’s Harbour Town Office. The crime occurred between 5:30 a.m.- 6:00 a.m. on Jan. 9. Suspect(s) drove onto the property in a red car, walked to the rear of the building and forced entry into two […]

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2 years ago

Police searching for missing St. John’s teenager

The RNC is searching for missing person, Sophia White. Police is requesting the assistance of the community in locating 14-year-old Sophia White of St. John’s. She was last seen in the area of Polina Road, St. John’s, on Sunday at approximately 10:00 p.m. White is described to be about five feet and four inches tall, […]

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2 years ago

RCMP make multiple arrests for impaired driving

Three drivers were arrested over this past weekend for impaired driving offences. On the afternoon of Jan. 19, Nain RCMP received a report of a suspected impaired snowmobile operator in the community. The snowmobile was located leaving the parking lot of a local business. The operator, a 57-year-old man, failed a roadside breath test. At the […]

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2 years ago

Ward 4 By-Election: Voter Registration 

The by-election for the vacant Ward 4 Council seat is set for Tuesday, March 12. The City will once again be using a vote-by-mail system for the upcoming by-election. Residents of Ward 4 are encouraged to check the voters list to ensure they receive their vote-by-mail kit at the correct address. To learn if you […]

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2 years ago

One of two missing St. John’s boys found

Police have located missing 12-year-old boy Matthew Conway and have confirmed his safety. Police are still searching for Zachary Conway, aged 15. He was last seen in the area of Hoyles Avenue, St. John’s, on the evening of Sunday, Jan. 21. Zachary Conway is described to be about five feet and six inches tall, 130 […]

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2 years ago

Over 1,700 vote in advance poll in Conception Bay East-Bell Island

Yesterday was advance polling day in the district of Conception Bay East-Bell Island. The polls were open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. In total, 1,734 votes were cast at the nine advance polls in the communities of Paradise, Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s and Wabana. The Advance Poll ballots will be counted on by-election night and […]

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2 years ago

St. John’s Seeking Members for Environmental and Sustainability Experts Panel

The City of St. John’s is seeking three volunteers to join the Environmental and Sustainability Experts Panel. This panel is tasked with providing City Council with expertise, opinion, and perspective about environmental and sustainability matters, including energy intensity, greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation, resilience, energy poverty, and the environment. Additionally, the Panel is responsible for assisting […]

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