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22-Year-Old Man Faces Assault Charges Following East End Incident
A 22-year-old man is facing assault charges after an incident in St. John's yesterday evening. Around 6:30 p.m., police were called to a suspicious vehicle parked in the east end of the capital city. ...
Aug 26, 2023
Active Street Festival Happening Today at Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Happy City St. John's is hosting an Active Streets Festival today down at the Pedestrian Mall. The event will celebrate active transportation and lively streets. It is taking place near Soloman's Lane...
Aug 26, 2023 (Via City of St. John's.)
Hurricane Centre: Tropical Storm Franklin Could Hit Southeastern Newfoundland
The Canadian Hurricane Centre says Tropical Storm Franklin could track close to southeastern Newfoundland mid-next week. Franklin is expected to become a category-2 hurricane early next week and will ...
Aug 26, 2023 Canadian Hurricane Centre
Tickle Swim A Go For Today
The 11th Annual Tickle Swim is set to take place today, with more than 20 swimmers braving the waters in a daring test of endurance to raise funds and awareness for mental health. Each swimmer, suppor...
Aug 26, 2023 (Tickle Swim 2019. Photo by Amy Fitzpatrick)
Course Offerings Cut as Vacancies Remain in Lab West School System: MHA
The NDP MHA for Labrador West says course offerings have been cut for students in the region because over nine teaching vacancies have not been filled. Jordon Brown contends that children now have few...
Aug 25, 2023 Jordan Brown
Farrell Facing Numerous Charges, Remains in Custody
The RCMP in Marystown have released more information about the arrest of Tony Farrell, a wanted man who had been at large for the better part of a month. Farrell had been wanted since mid July, with r...
Aug 25, 2023
Man Questions Long-Term Care in Province After His Father Wandered Away from Carbonear Care Home
Warning: An image linked in this news story may be graphic to some. Caution advised. More questions are being raised about the care provided at long term care and personal care homes in the province. ...
Aug 25, 2023
NLMA: 144,000 NLers Now Without a Family Doctor
The number of people without a family doctor in the province is on the rise, according to the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association. President Dr. Gerard Farrell says it is tough to give exact...
Aug 25, 2023 NLMA President Dr. Gerard Farrell
Man Taken Into Custody Following Possible Weapons Offence in St. John's
A man has been taken into custody after the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to a potential weapons offence in St. John's. Shortly after 9:30 a.m. this morning, police took to social media to...
Aug 25, 2023
Human Remains Found Near Marche's Point Confirmed as Missing Man Tyler Hennessey
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed that human remains found on August 13 near Marche's Point on the west coast as missing man Tyler Hennessey. Hennessey was first reported missing ...
Aug 25, 2023
