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St. John's Home Significantly Damaged by Fire; Two Residents Displaced
Two people are displaced following a fire at a home in the capital city early this morning. The RNC and the St. John's Regional Fire Department responded to the residence on Larkhall Street around 2 a...
May 12, 2024
Local BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk Event Raises $24,000 for Kids Help Phone
A local fundraiser in support of Kids Help Phone recently raised $24,000 in support of their services. Allison Fitzgerald, development officer, Regional Philanthropy and Partnerships Eastern Canada, s...
May 12, 2024
Fogo Island-Cape Freels MHA Concerned With Provincial Ferry System Following Fire
The MHA for Fogo Island-Cape Freels is concerned with the latest issues facing the provincial ferry system. Jim McKenna was responding to the fire on board the Flanders this week that has taken the ve...
May 11, 2024 Jim Mckenna
On To Next Season: Newfoundland Rogues Swept From BSL Playoffs
The Newfoundland Rogues' season came to an early and abrupt end at Mary Brown's Centre on Friday night. Down 2-0 in the first-round, best-of-five series, the Rogues had to win to extend their year, bu...
May 11, 2024 (Photo courtesy Joe Chase/Rogues)
Local Businessman Remembers Rex Murphy
A local businessman whose father was close friends with the late Rex Murphy says Murphy's passing leaves another void in the public expression of thought and opinion. Murphy, a former politician, and ...
May 11, 2024
Ever Green Environmental Expanding to CBS
Ever Green Environmental is expanding its reach into Conception Bay South. The company took ownership of the Green Depot on Topsail Road, effective April 30. Ever Green currently has one other facilit...
May 11, 2024
New Report Shows Canadian Children Not Getting Enough Physical Activity
A new report suggests more Canadian kids are turning into couch potatoes when it comes to getting enough physical activity. The latest ParticipACTION report released this week came with a D+ grade. Dr...
May 11, 2024 European Cyclists' Federation / CC
PC-SP Fire Chief Commending Quick Response to Fire Aboard Flanders Ferry
It could be some time before the Flanders is back in operation in the province's ferry fleet after a fire in the engine room on Thursday. Eight crew were treated in hospital for smoke inhalation and r...
May 11, 2024 Photo via X
Department of Transportation to Address Incident Involving Metro School Bus Passing Vehicles in Opposing Lane
The Department of Transportation is aware of a video posted to social media showing a school bus pulling into the opposing lane and passing a number of vehicles on the Boulevard in St. John's. The dep...
May 11, 2024
47-Year-Old Man Arrested for Break and Enter at St. John's Home
A man was arrested for break and enter in the capital city overnight. Around 1 a.m. police located a 47-year-old man inside a west end home. He was arrested and taken to the lockup to await a court ap...
May 11, 2024
