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Police Investigating After Two Pedestrians Struck by Vehicle
RNC are investigating another vehicle-pedestrian collision in the capital city. Police were called to the east end around 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning after two pedestrians, one being a minor, were struck...
Jan 01, 2023
Premier: Government to Focus on Healthcare in 2023
Tackling issues in the healthcare system is government's top priority heading into 2023. That's according to Premier Andrew Furey. Furey describes the current situation as both a time of disruption an...
Jan 01, 2023
Carbonear Plans to Demolish Buildings Destroyed by Fire in Downtown
Carbonear's mayor says buildings gutted by fire in the spring will need to come down. The shells of the former buildings are still standing on Water Street, but are a hazard and will need to come down...
Jan 01, 2023
Two People Rushed to Hospital Following Assault in Capital City
Two people were taken to hospital after an assault in downtown St. John's. Police were called to the area around 2:30 a.m. on New Year's Day. Two victims were rushed to hospital after being assaulted ...
Jan 01, 2023
Proud Dad: Craig Mercer Delivers Pre-Game Remarks to New Jersey Devils
Another Newfoundlander has made an appearance in the NHL, this time in the locker room. Craig Mercer, father of Dawson Mercer, took the floor to deliver some pre-game remarks to the New Jersey Devils....
Jan 01, 2023
ALS Society Holds Polar Dip at Topsail Beach Today
It's not for the faint of heart, but a polar dip in the ocean is scheduled for today in support of the province's ALS Society. It's set to start at noon near the gazebo at Topsail Beach. There will be...
Jan 01, 2023
2022 Full of Economic Milestones for FFAW
2022 was another successful year for the province's fishing industry despite a jagged start to the season. Secretary-Treasurer of the FFAW Jason Spingle says the overall landed value of the fishery fo...
Dec 31, 2022
Year in Review 2022 - December: In Sickness and Wealth
December brought with it a ruthless flu season, which saw a spike in many illnesses. The occurrence of influenza, COVID, adenovirus, and RSV became so severe, that the Janeway children's hospital canc...
Dec 31, 2022
Premier: Come Home 2022 Exceeded Expectations
Come Home Year has come and gone, and the provincial government believes the initiative was a success. Premier Andrew Furey says Come Home Year went better than they had hoped. He says it was an incre...
Dec 31, 2022
City of St. John's Prepares to Light Up the Sky This Evening
The City of St. John's is set to ring in the New Year with their annual fireworks show at Quidi Vidi Lake. Leading up to the fireworks, residents can hit the ice at Bannerman Park with a skating party...
Dec 31, 2022
