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Province Putting Up $210,000 for Statue of Gordon Pinsent
The provincial government has announced funding for a statue of the late Gordon Pinsent in Grand Falls-Windsor. The famous actor and writer, who was from the town, passed away on February 25, 2023. Gr...
Jul 14, 2024 Gordon Pinsent in The Pillars of the Earth
Man Arrested for Impaired in St. John's Hit and Run
A 38-year-old man was arrested for impaired following a hit and run in the capital city overnight. Shortly after midnight, the RNC responded to the area of Mount Scio Road. Witnesses reported that the...
Jul 14, 2024 (File photo)
Aquarena Will Be Ready for 2025 Canada Summer Games: Crocker
The province's recreation minister says as far as he is aware, the Aquarena will be ready to go for the 2025 Canada Summer Games. The facility, which was built for the last time the province hosted th...
Jul 14, 2024
34-Year-Old Man Arrested Following Assault at Bowring Park
A 34-year-old man was arrested following an incident at Bowring Park in the capital city yesterday afternoon. Around 2 p.m. officers saw a man assaulting a woman at the park, and when they approached ...
Jul 14, 2024
Emergency Preparedness Minister Approves Federal Assistance for Labrador City
Canada's Minister of Emergency Preparedness has approved a request for federal assistance to assist the province in battling a forest fire in Labrador City. Minister Harjit Sajjan on X said Ottawa wil...
Jul 14, 2024 A forest fire encroaches on homes in Labrador West, July 13, 2024 (Photo courtesy Keith Fitzpatrick via Meta/FB)
Off-Road Vehicle Operator Safety Training Will Be Mandatory Starting October 15
Starting this fall safety training will be mandatory for young off-road vehicle drivers. More than 380 drivers have already completed the free safety training program available online. As of October 1...
Jul 14, 2024
Trump Rushed Off Stage After Gunshots at Rally; Shooter, Attendee Dead
The campaign for American presidential candidate Donald Trump says he is doing "fine" following an incident at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Shots were fired while Trump was on stage, addressin...
Jul 13, 2024 Photo taken from video circulating on social media.
New 'Camptastic Helpline' by Scouts Canada Assists Campers in Need
Scouts Canada has launched a new helpline to help people if their time in the wilderness turns into a camping calamity. People can call in to the Camptastic Helpline if they have any issues or questio...
Jul 13, 2024
MP Rogers: Northern Cod Fishery Reopening Brings Opportunity and Support to Communities
The Member for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity says he supports the federal reopening of the commercial northern cod fishery because of what he calls the "balanced approach" taken. Churence Rogers says the de...
Jul 13, 2024 MP Churence Rogers
New Shelter Standards Ensure Uniformity Across All Operators, Says John Howard Society
The John Howard Society which is focused on reintegrating people into the community following incarceration is pleased with a new set of standards for emergency shelter services released by the provin...
Jul 13, 2024 Cindy Murphy (File photo)
