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RNC Trying to Identify Downtown St. John's Robbery Suspects
RNC are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects believed to have been involved in an armed robbery in the capital city's downtown last month. Police were called after two males approache...
Sep 07, 2023
Province Stresses Emergency Preparedness Heading into Peak Hurricane Season
The Department of Public Safety is urging Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to be prepared as we move into peak hurricane season. The Canadian Hurricane Centre is keeping a close eye on Hurricane Lee w...
Sep 07, 2023
Post-Secondary Students Planning to Rally Over Housing Issues This Fall
In addition to all the usual stressors, post-secondary students are faced this year with the task of finding accommodations. It's back to class this week at Memorial University but finding a place to ...
Sep 07, 2023
Australia-based Company To Take Over, Operate Rambler Mine
A new buyer and operator has been found for the former Rambler Mines operation on the Baie Verte Peninsula. Australia-based AuTECO Minerals Limited will pay about $65 million for the business, calling...
Sep 07, 2023 Photo via Rambler Metals and Mining
32-Year-Old Teacher, Coach Appears in Court in Connection with Sexual Violence Investigation
A teacher and volleyball coach connected to the school community in the metro region, charged with sexual assault, made a brief court appearance today. Thirty-two-year-old Markus Hicks of Trail's End ...
Sep 07, 2023 Markus Hicks
Stolen Side-By-Side Found Burned Out
A side-by-side ATV stolen from a home in Bay Roberts on the long weekend has been located-burned out. The red 2022 Linhal TBOS was taken from a property on Whitney Street sometime between 9:00 Sunday ...
Sep 07, 2023
Province Assessing COVID's Academic Impact
The province is getting a handle on how COVID affected, and may be affecting, academic outcomes. While former Premier Dwight Ball formed a task force to address academic outcomes amid concerns that NL...
Sep 07, 2023
Capital City Seeks Feedback on New Accessibility Plan
The City of St. John's is seeking the public's feedback to develop a new accessibility plan. The aim of the plan is to enhance access to programs, services and public spaces by breaking down barriers ...
Sep 07, 2023
CBS Mayor Welcomes Elimination of 1.6 km Bus Rule
The Town of CBS says they welcome the elimination of the 1.6 km bussing rule. Mayor Darrin Bent says for the nine schools in the municipality, the rule has been a serious concern for as long as it has...
Sep 07, 2023
Galgay Resigns from CAO Role in Town of Placentia
Former St. John's city councillor Jonathan Galgay has resigned from his position as the Chief Administrative Officer with the Town of Placentia. Galgay had served in the position since December of 202...
Sep 07, 2023
