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Metro Police Arrest Suspect in Connection to Centre City Homicide
A man has been arrested and charged in connection to a homicide in the centre city of St. John's. 21-year-old Robert Belbin is facing charges of second degree murder in connection to the death of 22-y...
Feb 18, 2023
NLESD Continues to Restore Busing to Metro Schools
The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District has restored more bus routes following the suspension of Gladney's Bus Service. Service has now been restored to eleven metro-area schools, after ...
Feb 18, 2023
Winter Weather Expected to Ramp Up on Avalon
A thick layer of ice has made for slippery roads and a number travel cancellations as freezing rain and snow hits parts of the east coast. Up to 15 mm of freezing rain fell in parts of the Avalon over...
Feb 18, 2023
Labrador Man Charged With Assaulting Police Officer Following Disturbance
A man in Labrador West spent the night in lock-up after an unruly exchange with police at the scene of a domestic disturbance. RNC were called to a dwelling unit shortly after 8:00 Friday evening. Upo...
Feb 18, 2023
Province Encourages Residents to Avail of Free Naloxone Kits
The provincial government is reminding residents of the availability of naloxone kits. The kits, which contain injections that can be used to help reverse an overdose are available to the public at no...
Feb 18, 2023
Construction Begins on TCH Ramp Near Corner Brook
Drivers in the Corner Brook area can expect some slowdowns as construction begins on the TCH near Massey Drive. The ramp from Confederation Drive, heading westbound on the Trans Canada will be closed ...
Feb 18, 2023
NL Housing Hopes to Have 750 Units Available Over Next Year
The minister responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing says over the next year or so the province should have about 750 new housing placements established to meets the needs amid the current h...
Feb 17, 2023
No Decision Made on Central Obstetrical Services: Health Department
The Department of Health says no decision has been made to permanently locate the service in Grand Falls-Windsor. The NL Health Accord recommends that obstetrical services be centralized in central Ne...
Feb 17, 2023
Harbour Grace RCMP Arrest Wanted Man
A Western Bay man has been arrested following 8 days on the lam. On February 9, RCMP issued an arrest warrant for 31-year-old Justin King in relation to a number of alleged criminal and traffic violat...
Feb 17, 2023
Gowan to Perform at Holy Heart Theatre This Summer
A Canadian music legend will be in St. John's this summer. Gowan will perform at Holy Heart Theatre August 16. Born in Glasgow, Scotland and raised in Canada, Lawrence Gowan enjoyed a lengthy and succ...
Feb 17, 2023
