On May 18, police received a call just after 11:00 p.m. from a member of the public, reporting a possibly impaired driver in the Bay Roberts area. Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Water Street. The driver, a 20-year-old female from Conception Bay South, displayed signs of impairment and was arrested. […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises of upcoming changes to access ambulance services and reminds the public to call 911 for an ambulance in a medical emergency. Changes to Provincial Ambulance Services On June 1, 2024, all ambulance services across Newfoundland and Labrador will be operated by NL Health Services. In preparation for this change, NL Health Services […]
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Holy Redeemer Elementary students have been displaced due to chemical odour detected in the school on Wednesday of last week. Officials from the Department of Education say out of an abundance of caution the school was closed. While the investigation is underway and the department awaits testing results, students remain at home. Beginning Monday, to […]
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As the school year nears an end, the RNC is encouraging end-of-year party goers to celebrate graduation without alcohol and drugs. Police say unsupervised parties, including field parties, are unsafe for everyone. The RNC has two assault investigations ongoing related to high school parties last weekend. Parents are encouraged to speak to their celebrating students […]
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Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Pam Parsons and Minister of Education Krista Lynn Howell have announced $200,000 for the Department of Education to offer an online training program to Grade 7 to 12 teachers, guidance counsellors, and school administrators to address sexual violence. The program, titled Commit to Kids, is conducted by the […]
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The Canadian Security Lifesaver Association has awarded a Paladin Security team in St. John’s with the national CSLA award for the first quarter of 2024 after they successfully saved a patient from a fire at the Waterford Hospital. On March 5th, a patient at the hospital deliberately set a fire in their room. The glow […]
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The College of the North Atlantic is expanding its Practical Nursing program. The number of available seats is increasing to 216 across nine campuses. Each campus will have eight additional seats for the Fall 2024 intake. The program will be offered in Bay St. George, Burin, Carbonear, Clarenville, Corner Brook, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and St. […]
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The second cruise ship of the season the SH Diana will visit St. John’s today. The ship, carrying 350 passengers, is expected to arrive in port at 9:00 a.m. and depart at 2:00 p.m. The SH Diana is operated by the Swan Hellenic cruise line. The next cruise ship will visit on June 7.
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Those who applied for the upcoming big game licence draw can now view the draw results by logging into their Wildlife Information Management System. Information regarding big game licence allocations, season dates, and payment options are available in the 2024-25 Hunting and Trapping Guide. Hunters and trappers interested in learning more details about this year’s […]
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Roads across the province are bare and dry with good visibility. The Beaumont Hamel continues to operate on the Flanders schedule. Air service is in place on Monday and Thursday from Charlottetown to Norman Bay. Other ferries are on time. At the St. John’s International Airport, Air Canada Flight 687 to Toronto is delayed. Flights are on […]
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