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Year in Review 2023 - December: Culmination
It was the beginning of the end for 2023, and possibly the beginning of the end of a seven-year missing person's case. Half-way through the month, police announced a "significant update" in the ongoin...
Dec 31, 2023
NAPE Thanking Health Care Workers During Busy Holiday Season
A spike in respiratory viruses is placing added strain on the health care system on parts of the mainland and officials are anticipating a similar situation in NL. NAPE President Jerry Earle says the ...
Dec 31, 2023
Province Gauging Interest in Establishing Better Cell Phone Coverage on Highways
The provincial government is gauging interest in establishing more reliable cell phone coverage along the province's highways. Most travelers are familiar with stretches along the Trans Canada and cer...
Dec 31, 2023 Andrew Parsons Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
Newfoundland T'Railway Council Reminding Trail Users to Be Prepared
"Be prepared." That's the message from the Newfoundland T'Railway Council when it comes to heading out on the trails in the winter months. President Rick Noseworthy says it's always important to ensur...
Dec 31, 2023 RIck Noseworthy
Inflation was the Biggest Challenge for NL in 2023: Furey
Premier Andrew Furey believes the biggest challenge the province faced in 2023 was the cost of living. Furey says global inflationary pressures are being felt by everyone. He notes various initiatives...
Dec 31, 2023
RNC Urging Residents to Keep Public Safety Top of Mind This New Year's Eve
As the province rings in the New Year tonight, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is reminding people not to get behind the wheel if they are impaired. RNC Constable James Caidgan says those partakin...
Dec 31, 2023 RNC Cst. James Cadigan
Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Marking 325th Anniversary
The Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in downtown St. John's is celebrating a major milestone. 2024 marks the 325th anniversary of the parish-the oldest Anglican Parish in Canada. The Cathedr...
Dec 31, 2023 Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Lab City Police Seeking Public's Help in Hit and Run Investigation
Police in Labrador City are seeking the public's help following a hit and run on Friday, December 29. The incident occurred shortly before 11 p.m. on Hudson Drive. Police responded to a report of a ve...
Dec 31, 2023
City of St. John's Holding News Year's Eve Celebrations
The City of St. John's is holding a number of family-friendly events for New Year's Eve. The Mews and Paul Reynolds Community Centre will be open to residents, with access to gym facilities from 9 a.m...
Dec 31, 2023
Stolen Vehicle Used in St. John's Hit and Run
A 31-year-old man has been charged after a stolen vehicle was used in a hit and run in the capital city Saturday afternoon. Around 1 p.m., police responded to the centre city area, and located the veh...
Dec 31, 2023
