Police issue road safety reminder for long weekend
Police are reminding motorists to drive safe this Victoria Day long weekend. An increase in traffic is anticipated as residents mark the unofficial start of the summer season with a trip out of town. Motorists are urged to drive with caution, obey posted speed limits, and drive according to the weather conditions. Impaired driving and […]
Read moreTrails, Tales, Tunes Festival returns to Norris Point
The organizers of the Trails, Tales, Tunes Festival are hosting the 18th running of the annual festival in Norris Point. For 17 years, the festival has brought artists and visitors around the world to experience the magic and beauty of the Gros Morne region through song and story. The festival runs from May 17-26, 2024. The schedule is […]
Read moreReduction in small business tax passes in House of Assembly
The small business corporate income tax rate in Newfoundland and Labrador has been reduced from 3 per cent to 2.5 per cent effective January 1, 2024. This tax reduction was announced in Budget 2024. It has now been approved by the House of Assembly through amendments to the Income Tax Act, 2000. The budget initiative […]
Read moreMan arrested after throwing rocks at house in St. John’s
Police were conducting routine patrols in the centre city at 11:15 p.m. Friday when an officer noticed a man throwing rocks at a house. The officer exited his vehicle to investigate and the man began to threaten another man who was standing near the house. The 58-year old-man was arrested for uttering threats and taken […]
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