Province accepting applications from interested ride-sharing operators
The province has taken another step towards bringing ride-sharing operators to Newfoundland and Labrador. Today, the provincial government announced they are now accepting applications from operators interested in offering ride sharing services. Ride sharing providers, like Uber, will have to follow the same provincial rules and safety standards as taxi services in order to operate. […]
Read moreMan arrested after using bear spray during altercation
A 48-year-old man has been arrested after bear spray was used in an apartment complex in Gander. It happened on Monday, when officers learned an altercation had happened between two groups of people, and bear spray was discharged. No one was injured. An investigation into the incident led to Keith Ledrew being arrested and charged […]
Read moreWeekend shopping leads to life-changing ‘Set for Life’ top-prize win
Jennifer Ledrew of Paradise was spending her Friday night shopping with a friend when she decided to pick up a Scratch’N Win ticket at the mall lottery kiosk, leading to a Set for Life top prize win. Ledrew tucked the Set for Life ticket away until she had some downtime the following day to scratch […]
Read morePolice continue searching for missing St. John’s man
The RNC are continuing the search for missing person, Basil Young. The 62-year-old was last seen in the downtown area of St. John’s on the afternoon of Nov. 9. Young is described to be 5’10, and about 140 pounds. He has grey hair and often wears a ball hat. Young was wearing a black jacket, […]
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