1 year ago
Deadline extended for Premier’s Medals for Arts, Heritage, Sports and Recreation
The nomination deadline for the 2025 Premier’s Medals for Arts, Heritage, Sports and Recreation has been extended. Submissions will now be accepted until Friday, September 19. The medals represent the highest honour in the province in Arts, Heritage, Sports and Recreation. The awards recognize individuals and groups whose exceptional contributions have made a lasting and […]
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1 year ago
Pair arrested after police deploy spike belt to stop speeding vehicle
At 1:20 a.m., the RNC attempted to stop a vehicle in Conception Bay South, but the driver refused to stop. Officers pursued the vehicle and utilized a spike belt, forcing the suspect to eventually pull over and stop the vehicle. Both the driver and passenger were taken into custody. The 48-year-old male driver was charged […]
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1 year ago
George Street Festival kicks off
The George Street Festival kicked off last night in St. John’s with Baraka, followed by special guests Neon Dreams and headliners Arkells. The festival, ongoing since 1985, continues today with Damian Follett, followed by special guest Kellie Loder and headliners Blue Rodeo. The festival runs to August 6 and ends with The Dana Parsons Project, […]
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1 year ago
Police stop Metrobus and arrest man
Just after 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, the RNC responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at the rear of a business on Waterford Bridge Road in St. John’s. Police attended the scene and determined the vehicle had been reported stolen and the driver had fled the area on foot. The same vehicle […]
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