2 years ago
Runway reopens after plane overruns landing at St. John’s International Airport, no injuries reported
The Transportation Safety Board has concluded its preliminary work at St. John’s International Airport after a charter plane overran the runway this afternoon. The aircraft has been safely removed and the runway has been re-opened. The airport authority says it does not anticipate any further operational delays related to this incident. Passengers are asked to […]
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2 years ago
Former St. John’s bar owner on trial for sexual assault facing new charges
Chris Carter — the musician and former bar owner on trial in Supreme court in St. John’s for allegedly sexually assaulting two young girls — appeared in provincial court today to deal with new charges that allege he breached conditions of his release. The 37-year-old was first arrested in 2021 and charged with eight counts […]
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2 years ago
Public Vigilance Encouraged as Forest Fire Season Set to Commence
The 2024 forest fire season for the province begins today (May 1) for the island portion of the province, while May 15 is the beginning of forest fire season in Labrador, with both remaining in effect until September 30. The public is reminded a permit to burn must be obtained from a provincial forest management district […]
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2 years ago
Impaired driving charges pending following investigation of snowmobile crash
A 60-year-old man will face charges of impaired operation by Forteau RCMP following an investigation into a snowmobile crash that occurred on a pond in Forteau on February 27, 2024. Just before 2:00 p.m. on Feb. 27, police received the report of the crash on First Pond and attended the scene. The driver was seriously […]
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