Government and MMSB celebrate international compost awareness week
This week is International Compost Awareness Week. The theme this year is Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost and encourages public awareness of the benefits of compost use and recycling organics, including food scraps and yard waste. The MMSB is announcing over $100,000 in funding to the latest recipients of the Community Waste Diversion Fund. This […]
Read moreNice driving conditions across the province this morning
It’s clear sailing all across the province this morning with sunshine and dry roads. The Astron W will not be making the 7:15 a.m. crossing from Fogo Island, service will resume as scheduled at 10:45 a.m. The MV Qajaq W is remaining on the winter schedule due to ice conditions. The MV Marine Coaster III […]
Read moreImpaired driver arrested after assaulting police officer
On Monday afternoon, the RNC received several calls of an impaired driver in CBS. Officers located the vehicle at the registered owner’s address with the driver still inside the vehicle. The 34-year-old male was charged with refusal of a demand, assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. He was held to appear in court in […]
Read moreRNC seeking help from the public after robbery and assault in St. John’s
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has charged a man in connection to a robbery and assault in St. John’s that occurred early on Sunday morning. Police received a call of a vehicle-pedestrian collision. When officers arrived on the scene, they were approached by a male who reported he was stabbed during a robbery. Police charged 27-year-old […]
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