Month: March 2024

2 years ago

Herder Memorial trophy final begins this weekend with Deer Lake-St. John’s matchup

The 2024 Herder Memorial Championships will begin at the CBS Arena this Friday. The 89-year-old trophy will be battled for between the Deer Lake Red Wings, champions of the Central West Senior Hockey League and the St. John’s Caps, winners of the Avalon East Senior Hockey League. The Red Wings have two Herder titles dating […]

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2 years ago

Atlantic Edge Credit Union to offer banking services on Fogo Island

The Town of Fogo Island has been without a bank since 2022, but that might be changing later this year. The town has announced that Atlantic Edge Credit Union is finalizing plans to offer banking services to island residents, which will include a branch opening later this year. Atlantic Edge Credit Union and The Town […]

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2 years ago

RCMP Traffic Services Central stops vehicle traveling nearly 200 km/h

An 18-year-old driver was stopped this morning by police for traveling nearly 200 km/h on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) near Norris Arm. At approximately 8:15 a.m., an officer on patrol observed the vehicle traveling at an excessive speed.  Radar readings as high as 197 km/h were obtained. The officer locked the vehicle’s speed in at 175 […]

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2 years ago

SIRT-NL charges RCMP officer with perjury, obstructing justice

The Serious Incident Response Team of Newfoundland and Labrador (SIRT-NL) has charged an RCMP officer for lying while on the stand at court last year. Cst. Paul Durdle was an active member of the force in June 2023 when he allegedly gave false evidence during the trial of another RCMP officer. While the news release […]

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2 years ago

Shania Twain to headline Churchill Park Music Festival

One of Canada’s most celebrated entertainers, and a global icon, will be headlining the Churchill Park Music Festival. The five-time GRAMMY award-winner and top-selling female country-pop artist in music history is expected to play all her hits, over two nights on her only Canadian stop this summer. The dates are Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August […]

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2 years ago

Bay St. George RCMP responds to single-vehicle crash in Piccadilly, driver refuses to provide breath samples

A 68-year-old man is facing criminal charges after he crashed a vehicle in Piccadilly on March 27. Shortly after midnight today, Bay St. George RCMP responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 463 in Piccadilly. A pickup truck departed the road and was stuck in a snow bank on a residential property. The driver and lone […]

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2 years ago

Phone Line Launched for Measles Vaccination Inquiries

Due to an increase in measles cases globally, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services recommends that individuals review their measles immunization status and seek updates, as required, particularly before international travel. To assist with this, individuals in the Eastern-Urban and Eastern-Rural Zones can contact the Vaccine Review Intake Line at 1-877-752-8171 for public inquiries about Measles, […]

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2 years ago

First Light St. John’s Friendship Centre receives federal funding

The federal government has provided $567,875 for Indigenous language programming and $195,000 for audiovisual equipment and accessibility improvements to the First Light St. John’s Friendship Centre. The organization provides a space for urban Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons to build up, celebrate and contribute to arts and culture in the community. One part of the Centre’s […]

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2 years ago

Minister Champagne to participate in meeting with Premier and CEO of Energy NL

Federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Philippe Champagne will be in St. John’s today. Champagne will participate in a fireside chat with Premier Andrew Furey and CEO of Energy NL Charlene Johnson. The meeting will take place at 11:30 a.m.

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2 years ago

Some school closures in western Labrador

Due to the impending weather, there are a few school closures in western Labrador. A.P. Low Primary, J.R. Smallwood Middle School, and Menihek High School will be closed for the morning with an update to follow at 10:00 a.m. Ice pellets and freezing rain are expected in the area.

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