3 years ago
Mid-afternoon collision sends at least two to hospital
A collision on a busy St. John’s thoroughfare Sunday afternoon slowed traffic and sent at least two people to hospital. Emergency crews were called to Thorburn Road shortly before 3:00 p.m. following a head-on collision at the entrance to the Avalon Mall. Both vehicles sustained significant damage in the crash. Multiple occupants were assessed at […]
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3 years ago
Firefighters mark National Memorial Day
Today the St. John’s Regional Fire Department joined departments around the country to mark Firefighters’ National Memorial Day. Since 2017, the second Sunday in September has been dedicated to honour firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The Canadian flag is lowered to half mast on all federal buildings and establishments, in memory […]
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3 years ago
Motorcyclist taken to hospital following downtown collision
The driver of a motorcycle was taken to hospital following a collision in downtown St. John’s on Saturday afternoon. At about 5:15 p.m. emergency crews responded to the intersection of New Gower Street and Duckworth Street following reports of the collision. The driver of a motorcycle traveling east along New Gower Street was struck by […]
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3 years ago
Thousands of cruise ship passengers visit St. John’s this weekend as Holland America Line celebrates 150th anniversary
Today the sun was out and the tourists were in. The tourism season continues in the capital city with three cruise ships visits this weekend. On Saturday, Holland America Line’s Zaandam ship visited the port with more than 1300 passengers and more than 500 crew members in tow. It was the Zaandam’s second visit this […]
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