Month: July 2024

2 years ago

RNC Issue Home Summer Safety Advisory

The RNC is reminding homeowners throughout Newfoundland and Labrador of the importance of protecting personal property. Historically, the months of June, July and August have the highest reported incidents of residential break and enters in RNC jurisdictions. The following tips can help protect homeowners from being targeted:

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2 years ago

Ryane Clowe named Assistant GM for San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have hired Ryane Clowe as assistant general manager. The Southern Shore native will work closely with GM Mike Grier overseeing all aspects of the Sharks hockey operations department. Clowe spent the last three seasons with the New York Rangers as senior advisor and hockey operations advisor to General Manager Chris Drury. In […]

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2 years ago

Capital city seeking input on future of Quidi Vidi slipway

An iconic piece of infrastructure in Quidi Vidi could soon be gone for good and residents are asked to help advise the city on what to do next. The Quidi Vidi slipway has now been deemed too unsafe to operate but repairs would be costly, according to the City of St. John’s. A public consultation […]

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2 years ago

Heat Warning in effect for Upper Lake Melville until Tuesday

Very high temperatures are expected around Upper Lake Melville for the next couple of days. The warmest conditions will occur on Monday, with highs near 30. Tuesday will be slightly cooler, before a cold moves through and breaks the heat by Tuesday night. The Environment and Climate Change Canada Weather Office in Gander has issued […]

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2 years ago

Three students charged with trespassing after MUN orders end to pro-Palestinian encampment

Three students have been charged with trespassing after Memorial University announced Friday the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus can no longer continue. The RNC says it responded to a request from the university Friday night. Three students were escorted from the Arts and Administration Building. They are each facing a single charge of trespassing and will […]

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2 years ago

Gander RCMP searching for missing teenager

Gander RCMP are seeking the public’s help in locating missing youth Jasmine Lee. Anyone with information is asked to call 709-256-6841.

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2 years ago

Province announces support for EXCITE! Rural Health Simulation Lab

The province is supporting the EXCITE! Corporation as they establish a new simulation laboratory that will assist with recruitment, training and retention of qualified rural healthcare professionals. Government announced an investment of $178,750 from the province’s Regional Development Program towards the creation of a Rural Health Simulation Lab. The investment is supported by a further […]

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2 years ago

Seniors Party in the Park Scheduled for July 17

The City of St. John’s is hosting its annual Party in the Park on Wednesday, July 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawn by the Bowring Park Bungalow. Party in the Park is a free event for seniors which includes local entertainment along with light refreshments, giveaways and more.  This year’s entertainers are Clayton Coombs […]

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2 years ago

MUN’s Faculty of Medicine Expanding Seats

Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine is expanding seats for Newfoundland and Labrador students as the undergraduate medical education program will increase to 85 seats from 80 seats in September 2024. This comes as a result of significant financial investments from the province, with Budget 2024 committing $2 million to increase the number of Faculty of […]

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2 years ago

Communities in Bloom Judges are Coming to Bay Roberts

The Town of Bay Roberts is participating in the 30th Edition of Communities in Bloom in the Class of Champions category. The community will be rated on a scale from one to five Blooms, based on the scoring obtained. Also, they will aim to obtain Bronze, Silver or Gold levels in their five-Bloom rating. Bay […]

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