1 year ago
Hopedale man charged with first-degree murder
The RCMP have charged 27-year-old Michael Tuglavina with first-degree murder and attempted murder. Hopedale RCMP responded to an urgent call Friday evening a local residence in the community. Upon their arrival, police officers discovered a dead man inside the residence with injuries indicative of foul play, and a second victim nearby who had sustained serious injuries. […]
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1 year ago
Hello Humpback: New website designed to help tourists see majestic mammals
Whale watching is a big draw for tourists who come to this province each year hoping to see the majestic mammals. Now, the province has added an online resource tool to help enthusiasts learn about humpback whales. It’s called Hello Humpback, a new web domain that helps tourists and tour operators identify and learn more about […]
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1 year ago
One person taken to hospital following motorcycle mishap
The operator of a motorcycle was taken to hospital Sunday afternoon following a mishap in the west end of St. John’s. The incident happened at about noon on Waterford Bridge Road, east of Bay Bulls Road. The operator of a motorcycle is reported to have lost control, crashing their bike. Firefighters and paramedics worked to […]
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1 year ago
Police say multiple youths injured at Torbay field party
Police say multiple youths were injured at a field party in Torbay Saturday night. The RNC was called to an “open area” in Torbay around 10:30 p.m. They had been alerted to a field party where multiple youths had been bear-maced and one other youth was suffering from a wound. The matter is under investigation. […]
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1 year ago
Early-morning crash sends one person to hospital
One person was taken to hospital following an early-morning crash in the Town of Torbay. Shortly before 8:00 a.m. on Sunday crews responded to the crash at the intersection of Torbay Road and Kevin Parsons Highway. The driver of an SUV traveling towards Torbay Road on the bypass went off the road, crashing into a […]
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1 year ago
One person taken to hospital following two-vehicle collision
One person was taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in the west end of St. John’s on Saturday evening. At about 7:15 p.m. emergency crews were called to the intersection of Topsail Road and Hazelwood Crescent following a t-bone collision involving two cars. Damage to both vehicles was significant. While both occupants of one […]
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1 year ago
Shingles Vaccine expanded for all residents aged 50 and over
Starting Sept. 1, the shingles vaccine will be available for no cost to all individuals aged 50 years and over. The expansion will follow a phased approach: The increased access to the shingles vaccine will further ensure improved health and well-being for more seniors and older adults in the province. It will also ensure high-risk […]
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1 year ago
St. John’s is first Canadian city to host ICAF-Backed Symposium
The city will host the International Symposium on Avian Influenza from June 24–26, 2026 marking Canada’s first-ever win under the International Convention Attraction Fund (ICAF), a strategic initiative supported by the Government of Canada through Destination Canada. This high-profile international conference is expected to attract hundreds of global health and life sciences experts, positioning St. John’s and […]
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