The organizers of the Trails, Tales, Tunes Festival are hosting the 18th running of the annual festival in Norris Point. For 17 years, the festival has brought artists and visitors around the world to experience the magic and beauty of the Gros Morne region through song and story. The festival runs from May 17-26, 2024. The schedule is […]
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The small business corporate income tax rate in Newfoundland and Labrador has been reduced from 3 per cent to 2.5 per cent effective January 1, 2024. This tax reduction was announced in Budget 2024. It has now been approved by the House of Assembly through amendments to the Income Tax Act, 2000. The budget initiative […]
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Police were conducting routine patrols in the centre city at 11:15 p.m. Friday when an officer noticed a man throwing rocks at a house. The officer exited his vehicle to investigate and the man began to threaten another man who was standing near the house. The 58-year old-man was arrested for uttering threats and taken […]
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A missing man on the Burin Peninsula has been found safe. Burin Peninsula RCMP had been searching for 28-year-old Tyson Pardy. He was last seen Saturday in Marystown, but his safety has since been confirmed.
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The Serious Incident Response Team is appealing to the public, seeking witnesses, and CCTV and dash cam footage related to the motor vehicle collision that occurred on May 14 in Kippens. Those who witnessed the collision or have CCTV or dash cam footage between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on May 14, on Kippens Road, […]
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Three candidates have thrown their hats into the ring so far to be president of the FFAW. Long-time fisheries activist Bill Broderick was first to step forward, while union executive member Dwan Street and fisheries scientist Abe Solberg announced their candidacies this week. The deadline for nominations is May 22. Greg Pretty is currently serving […]
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The RNC and RCMP teamed up today for a traffic enforcement blitz to kick off the May 24th long weekend. In a two hour span on Friday morning, 31 speeding tickets were issued. One vehicle was seized and the operators license was suspended for travelling 155 km/h. All speeds were in excess of 125 km/h, […]
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Victoria Day will close all City offices in St. John’s. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection scheduled for Monday will be collected on Tuesday, May 21. Public washrooms will remain open at Bannerman Park, Bowring Park and Quidi Vidi Lake. Street cleaning operations will take place as scheduled on Monday. Vehicles that are not removed […]
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On Saturday, another rally will be held to demand an end to Canada’s complicity in Israel’s war on Palestinians. The March will begin at Harbourside Park. The group called Palestine Action YYT is continuing to hold weekly rallies until there is a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. This week’s march follows events to commemorate the 76th […]
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A Lotto Max ticket sold in Whitbourne for May 17 is worth $100,000. The holder matched 7 numbers on the Twist. If you bought a lotto ticket for last night’s draw, you might want to see if you’re lucky. The jackpot, did not go, which means that climbs to $70 million for the next draw […]
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