Newfoundland and Labrador’s Katarina Roxon has been given the honour of adding Canadian flag-bearer to her long list of international accomplishments ahead of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. The Kippens native was chosen to lead the way for all athletes representing the nation and carry the Canadian flag during the game’s opening ceremonies Wednesday alongside wheelchair […]
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To help raise awareness of the importance of well-being in our lives and the Provincial Government’s continued commitment to its residents, today, the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador announced that Well-Being Week 2024 will run from September 22 to 28. Well-being isn’t just about physical activity, it’s a fundamental part of […]
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Last week, two drivers were stopped for excessive speed by RCMP Traffic Services West. At approximately 7:00 a.m. on August 19, police stopped a vehicle travelling at 153 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone on the Trans Canada Highway near Hampton Junction. The driver, a 22-year-old woman, was ticketed for speeding, was issued a license […]
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The RNC would like to remind students, parents and guardians of the importance of online safety as the 2024-25 school year approaches. In addition to buying school supplies for back to school, ensuring online safety in today’s digital world is increasingly important. The RNC reminds parents to teach responsible online behavior and set guidelines for […]
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RNC patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on Kenmount Road last night. The 35-year-old driver was a Novice Driver with a Class Five license. The male was operating the vehicle without an accompanying driver, without a Novice Driver sign displayed, he had failed to transfer the vehicle, and he was operating the vehicle without insurance. […]
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The City of St. John’s still has some space available for fall yoga classes. Classes at the beginner level are available at Kenmount Terrace Community Centre. Those in the intermediate yoga level or mixed level can join up at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre. Mixed level classes are also available at the Kenmount Terrace Community […]
Read moreRecently, the Provincial Government released the cost of a 2023 Newfoundland and Labrador Nutritious Food Basket. It highlights the costs of nutritious food in the province. The Nutritious Food Basket is a tool used to calculate the weekly cost of meeting the nutrient requirements for a family of four. The food basket contains 61 foods […]
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Roads on the Avalon Peninsula, Burin Peninsula, and north to Clarenville are wet. There is some fog in the Goobies areas. Elsewhere across the Island, roads are dry with good visibility. The Beaumont Hamel will resume regular service today. All other ferries are on time also. At the St. John’s International Airport, WestJet Flight 264 […]
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At 10:15 p.m. on Monday evening, two off-duty RNC officers observed a male going through vehicles and trespassing on properties in the Cowan Heights area. The off-duty officers arrested the 22-year-old male and called the police, once on scene he was passed over to officers and then taken to the City Lock-up where he is […]
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The Insignia cruise ship that was originally scheduled to arrive in St. John’s today has been cancelled. The next cruise ship, the Serenade of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean, will visit St. John’s on August 31.
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