2 years ago
St. John’s man sentenced for home invasions apologizes to victims
A man involved in two violent home invasions in 2022 in St. John’s apologized to the victims today. “I was a total mess (at the time) … I was on crack cocaine,” Jonathan Hurley said during his sentencing hearing at Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court. “I’m not trying to minimize my actions or use this […]
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2 years ago
NL Hydro provides update on Churchill Falls Emergency Reponse; NTV carrying Premier Furey update live at 1 o’clock
NL Hydro has confirmed that all residents have been safety evacuated. “We continue to closely monitor fires in the area and will keep the public and media informed should the situation evole,” read a statement from Hydro. “At this time, the fire has not crossed the river and remains between 5-6 km from the town […]
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2 years ago
St. John the Baptist Celebrates 325 Years
This weekend, the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist will celebrate 325 years as a parish. The parish, the oldest in Canada, will be hosting a Cathedral Heritage Fair on Saturday, June 22 from noon to 5:00 p.m. both outside the church on New Gower Street, and inside. There will be music, quilt and […]
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2 years ago
Fear, anxiety grip Labrador as Churchill Falls residents flee homes for safety as wildfires continue to burn
Hundreds of Churchill Falls residents fled their homes last night as a raging, out-of-control wildfire drew closer to their community. This morning, they woke up in a town almost 300 kilometers away, in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. A long line of traffic extended over the Trans Labrador Highway late last night. The YMCA was opened for evacuees with […]
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