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Uniformed Security Now Patrolling Downtown St. John's
Uniformed security personnel are now patrolling certain streets in downtown St. John's in an attempt to keep trouble at bay. The Downtown Safety Coalition has spent the past few months working with go...
Jun 17, 2024
Man Arrested After Police Locate Stolen Vehicle in Downtown St. John's
It took a few hours but metro police not only tracked down a stolen vehicle, but the man suspected of stealing it. RNC began the investigation downtown St. John's on Sunday and found the vehicle later...
Jun 17, 2024
Opposition Questioning Government's Decision to Build New Downtown Health Care Centre
NDP Leader Jim Dinn is not impressed with a new health and well-being centre on the site of the old Grace hospital announced last week. Dinn says the site should be used for new housing units rather t...
Jun 17, 2024 Jim Dinn
Police Continue Search for Prisoner Who Escaped From West Coast Jail
Bay St. George RCMP continue their search for an inmate who busted out of the Stephenville Correctional Centre Friday night. Thirty-one-year-old Tyler Bennett of Mattis Point escaped from prison somet...
Jun 17, 2024
RCMP, RNC Officers Recognized for Removing Impaired Drivers From Roadways
A number of police officers were recognized for their dedication to removing impaired drivers from the province's roadways at a recent ceremony in St. John's. The annual Nick Coates Awards took place ...
Jun 17, 2024
Government Holding Town Hall to Discuss New Kenmount Terrace School
Parents in the catchment area of Kenmount Terrace will get their chance to pose questions to officials later this month. Numerous parents have raised concerns about things such as the reconfiguration ...
Jun 17, 2024 (Immigration Minister Sarah Stoodley)
Royal Newfoundland Regiment Association Releasing Coin to Mark Repatriation of Unknown Soldier
To mark the historic repatriation and entombment of the Unknown Soldier, the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Association is making a special limited edition coin available. The black coin features the fam...
Jun 17, 2024
Province Providing Community Grants to Commemorate Repatriation of Unknown Soldier
The province is providing grants for communities to commemorate the repatriation of the Unknown Soldier. The remains were removed from the battlefields of France where he fell and were repatriated to ...
Jun 16, 2024
Wooden Boat Museum Offering Programs to Keep Boat-Building Traditions Alive
The Wooden Boat Museum in Winterton, Trinity Bay has a busy summer underway. Master boat builder, Jerome Canning says they have a number of programs available to the public to help keep the province's...
Jun 16, 2024 Wooden Boat Museum
Eighteen Public Sector Workers Recognized With Public Service Awards of Excellence
Eighteen public sector workers have been recognized with Public Service Awards of Excellence. Among those recognized this year are seven people and the 11 members of the Roddickton Silviculture Team. ...
Jun 16, 2024
