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Metro Students Learn Consequences of Impaired Driving During Presentation by MADD, NLC
The deadly and heart-breaking consequences of impaired driving were laid bare before Holy Trinity high schoolers yesterday. Hundreds of students went from the usual 9 a.m. light of the classroom to a ...
Apr 18, 2024 Mikael Belchamber, a regional school representative with MADD Canada
Financial Advisor: Federal Spending Could Have Long Term Impact on Inflation
One of the key criticisms against the federal government and its latest budget is the level of spending and the growing debt. Financial advisory Larry Short of Short Financial, a branch of IA Private ...
Apr 18, 2024
Two Residents Taken to Hospital After Police Respond to Assault at St. John's Home
Police rushed to a residence in the west end of St. John's last night after a disturbance broke out in which two people in the home were assaulted. The RNC say the offenders forced their way in, but f...
Apr 18, 2024
End Homelessness Pleased With Increased Housing Funding in 2024 Budget
The head of an organization assisting the homeless population in the capital city calls the 2024 budget the "most comprehensive" yet when it comes to housing. The Liberals spent the past few weeks has...
Apr 18, 2024 Minister John Abbott (left) and Doug Pawson (right)
Home Significantly Damaged by Fire in Paradise
A fire on St. Thomas Line in Paradise has resulted in significant damage to a home. The St. John's Regional Fire Department and paramedics responded to the blaze, which broke out at about 10:00 last n...
Apr 18, 2024
Man and Woman Arrested in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Break-In
Two people were arrested following an early morning break-in at a business in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Police were alerted to the incident on Hamilton River Road around 2:00 Wednesday morning. The susp...
Apr 18, 2024
Gas Up, Diesel Down in Overnight Price Adjustment
Gas prices are inching closer and closer to the $2 mark with another increase at the pumps overnight. The price of gas goes up by 3.5 cents per litre, but diesel drops by 8.5 cents on the island and i...
Apr 18, 2024
Large Turnout for St. John's Volunteer Fair
The Community Sector Council is pleased with the response to a Volunteer Fair held yesterday at the St. John's Farmers' Market. The fair brought together volunteer organizations looking for help with ...
Apr 17, 2024
Work to Repair CBS Water Main Break Now Complete
Repairs to a water main break in Conception Bay South are now complete, but it may be until later tonight until water is restored to all residents. Crews are in the process of flushing the system, mea...
Apr 17, 2024
Province Focused On Addressing Drug Problem in Labrador, Says Justice Minister
The province's justice minister says government is speaking "daily" with RCMP on the deployment of resources in Labrador amid a growing drug problem in the region. The Innu Nation is asking both the p...
Apr 17, 2024
