Month: July 2025

9 months ago

UPDATE: B.C. company ‘devastated’ by loss of life in plane crash near Deer Lake

A B.C.-based company is expressing condolences to the families of the deceased after a plane crash near Deer Lake Saturday. “We are devastated and heartbroken by this loss,” Andrew Naysmith, the owner and accountable executive of Kisik Aerial Survey Inc., posted on the company’s web page. “The incident happened at approximately 17:37 NDT on July […]

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9 months ago

2025 Canada Games launches ‘Games Give Back’ initiative

The 2025 Canada Games Host Society has announce the launch of Games Give Back, an initiative that will see all 13 provinces and territories come together to support two local organizations: Kids Eat Smart Foundation Newfoundland and Labrador and Thrive. Throughout the Games, participating teams will have the opportunity to contribute through donation boxes located […]

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9 months ago

Holyrood RCMP investigates residential structure fire, charges man with arson

Holyrood RCMP arrested 21-year-old Declan Mark Unsworth of Brigus Junction on Wednesday in connection to an arson in Chapel’s Cove over the weekend. Just before midnight on Sunday, police received a report of a residential structure fire on Chapel’s Cove Road in Chapel’s Cove. Police attended the scene to find the home and a motor […]

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9 months ago

Temporary closure of Outer Ring Road and Bennett’s Road 

The Outer Ring Road from Portugal Cove Road to Thorburn Road (westbound lane only) and Bennett’s Road (Route 50-25) will be closed on Sunday, July 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   The closure is necessary to accommodate the St. John’s Triathlon route taking place on these highway sections. Digital display signs and traffic barriers will […]

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9 months ago

Launch of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Access for people with gestational diabetes

The province, in partnership with Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, has announced the launch of the expanded continuous glucose monitoring program to include individuals with gestational diabetes mellitus. It follows the May announcement of the program’s expansion to include all individuals living with Type 1 diabetes who meet the medical and income-testing criteria. This expansion […]

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9 months ago

Update on Musgrave Harbour Community Health Centre following evacuation order

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has lifted the evacuation order for Musgrave Harbour. As a result, the Musgrave Harbour Community Health Centre will resume normal operations on Monday, July 28. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately. For non-emergency medical support for those impacted, […]

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9 months ago

RCMP seeking public assistance in locating stolen ATV

Harbour Grace RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to an ATV that was stolen in Carbonear on Friday. The ATV is a red and black 1999 Honda Foreman 450. It was last seen parked behind the Trinity Conception Square Mall on Columbus Drive in Carbonear around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25. Anyone […]

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9 months ago

Several upcoming road closures in St John’s to accommodate events

There will be several road closures this week and next week as a number of events get underway in St. John’s. From July 25 to 29, there will be a road closure on Elizabeth Avenue from 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., excluding July 28, for the Churchill Park Music Festival. There will be evening closures […]

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9 months ago

Deadline approaching for Premier’s Medal for Contributions to Sport

The deadline is approaching for the Premier’s Medal for Contributions to Sport. The award was established to recognize the significant contributions that individuals and groups have made in sport within the province. Nominations are due by Thursday, July 31. The award will be issued annually and will recognize the contributions of athletes, coaches, managers, officials, […]

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9 months ago

Police investigating attack in west-end park

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Major Crime Unit are investigating an assault that occurred on Sunday, July 20th, in St. John’s. On the morning of Wednesday, July 23rd the RNC received a report of an assault that occurred in Bowring Park, near the soccer field, around 11:30 a.m. on July 20th, 2025. A female sustained physical […]

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