3 years ago
Dr. Frank Duff Passes Away at 90
Well-known physician Dr. Frank Duff has passed away at the age of 90. Dr. Duff was born and raised in St. John’s and earned his degree in Medicine from Dalhousie University in Halifax NS in 1957. As a young physician, in the late 1950s, Frank and his new wife, Shannie, travelled to Europe to serve […]
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3 years ago
Police investigating weapons offences in St. John’s
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating weapons offences in St. John’s. Police say on Monday, shortly after 3 p.m., patrol officers responded to a residence on Freshwater Road, near Stamp’s Lane, following a report of disturbance. Responding officers determined that firearms offences had occurred inside the home. Multiple individuals involved in the event had left […]
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3 years ago
Minister Parsons Announces Funding for Tourism Organization
Tourism Southwest Inc. located on the Southwest Coast of the Island, is receiving $37,526 through the Business Development Support Program from the provincial government. This funding will allow Tourism Southwest to continue the implementation of its multi-year marketing strategy. So far, the company has developed a new website and social media presence. It has updated […]
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3 years ago
RCMP arrests man suspected of impaired driving after single vehicle crash near Lawn
On Friday morning the RCMP, Fewer’s Ambulance, and the Lawn Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle crash near Lawn. At the scene of the crash, the 19-year-old driver exhibited signs of impairment. He was transported to Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre for treatment of his injuries and exhibited further signs of impairment there. The results […]
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