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RNC Arrest Man for Late Night Assault in St. John's
UPDATE: The missing man has been found safe === The RNC have arrested a 50 year old man for an assault in the Elizabeth Avenue area of St. John's last night. Upon arrival to the scene at 12:30 am last...
Nov 26, 2023
Negotiators Say Delay Resolved; Release of More Hostages Imminent
Egyptian and Qatari officials say Hamas has agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners today in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. It would be the second group of hostages rele...
Nov 25, 2023 Zachi Evenor / CC & Gayatri Malhotra / Unsplash
Cantaloupe Recall Expanded in Wake of Salmonella Outbreak
Federal health officials have provided an update on an outbreak of salmonella infections, including in this province, linked to certain types of cantaloupe. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) ...
Nov 25, 2023
Hundreds of Students Gather in St. John's for Skills Canada Intermediate Challenge
It's been an exciting day at the Skills Canada Intermediate Challenge as more than 300 junior high students gather at the College of the North Atlantic in St. John's today. Marketing and Communication...
Nov 25, 2023
Retail Sales Up Across Newfoundland and Labrador
Retail sales were up across Canada in eight of ten provinces including in Newfoundland and Labrador. Sales in September 2022 amounted to $942-million but sales increased by 0.3 per cent in September 2...
Nov 25, 2023
Lions Club Seeking Interest in New Club in Badger
A new Lions Club may soon be coming to Badger. Lions Club members will be on the ground in the community this coming Monday and Tuesday, canvassing residents about their interest in starting a club in...
Nov 25, 2023
From Fishermen to Fighter Jets, Rick Mercer Reflects on Wild Treks Across Canada in New Book 'The Road Years'
One of Newfoundland and Labrador's most recognizable performers has released a new book. Comedian and political satirist Rick Mercer has just released "The Road Years", a sequal to his bestselling mem...
Nov 25, 2023 (Photo courtesy Kara O'Keefe via Canada's Walk of Fame)
Numerous Food Drives and Collections Taking Place in Metro Today
The 13th annual Pack the Back toy, food and clothes drive kicked off this morning at the Walmart on Stavanger Drive in St. John's and Merchant Drive in Mount Pearl. The initiative from NL Health Servi...
Nov 25, 2023
Local Ukrainian Community Acknowledging National Tragedy Holodomor Today in St. John's
The public is being invited to join members of the local Ukrainian community today in remembering a dark chapter in the region's history. Today marks the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor, a man-made ...
Nov 25, 2023 VasenkaPhotography / CC
RNC Respond to Pair of Disturbances at Homes in Metro
A pair of incidents at separate homes in the metro last night has resulted in the arrests of two men in their forties. The RNC responded to a disturbance at a residence in the centre city of St. John'...
Nov 25, 2023
