Police and fire rescue services responded to reports of a possible fire on the Bell Island Ferry MV Flanders on Thursday afternoon. Bell Island Ferry Legionnaire is sailing solo at this time. The Department of Transportation released the following statement: “On May 9, a fire took place in the engine room on the MV Flanders […]
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The RNC is requesting the assistance of the community in locating missing person, 15-year-old Sophia WHITE of St. John’s. She was last seen in the area of Laurrier Street, St. John’s, on Tuesday at approximately 11 p.m. WHITE is described to be about 5’7” tall, 135 lbs, with long dyed orange hair and blue eyes. […]
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The province has issued a Transportation Network Company (ride-sharing service) licence to Kabby. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador first announced the introduction of a provincial approach to ride-sharing in October 2023. Legislative amendments to permit ride-sharing services to operate within the province came into effect onDecember 21, 2023. Transportation Network Companies are required to obtain […]
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Approximately 60 young women in grades nine to 12 will attend a Jill of All Trades event today at the College of the North Atlantic in St. John’s. Through a collaborative arrangement with Conestoga College, CNA is hosting the event providing hands-on workshops that showcase the many career opportunities available in the skilled trades. Students from O’Donnell High, Mount Pearl […]
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The City of St. John’s and First Voice Urban Indigenous Coalition have formed a Joint Coordinating Committee on Indigenous Rights. The new committee will develop recommendations for implementing commitments outlined in Council’s Declaration in Support of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The committee will report to Council and will consist of an equal number of staff representatives from First […]
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The provincial government and the town of Salmon Cove are investing approximately $300,000 for water and sewer system upgrades under the Municipal Capital Works Program. Under the project, there will be a sewer connection for homes in the Pine Grove Avenue area, along with upgrades to the existing water system. On Ruben Penney Lane, upgrades […]
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The Water Street east ramp on the Pitts Memorial Drive CN Viaduct will be closed as of Monday at 7:00 a.m. The closure is necessary to accommodate ongoing work on the bridge and is anticipated to last a couple of months. Motorists are encouraged to use Hamilton Avenue as an alternative route to access Water Street east.
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With the new Corner Brook hospital expected to open within weeks, the cafeteria at the current Western Memorial Regional Hospital will be closing effective May 12. After that time, food and beverage options will be available in vending machines until Sunday, June 2. Food services for inpatients will continue to be provided. This closure is to allow time […]
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Roads are bare and dry across most of the province this morning. There is sunshine across most of the Island this morning. Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are on time. Flights are on time in St. John’s, Gander, and Deer Lake.
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Around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night, the RNC conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Topsail Road and Columbus Drive in St. John’s. Officers suspected that the 26-year-old male driver was under the influence of alcohol. After further investigation, the driver was charged with impaired operation and operating over .80 mg/100ml. Police […]
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