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NDP Shares Concern on NL Water Bomber Fleet
More politicians are asking government for an update on the status of the water bomber fleet. The PCs spoke on it last week, and now the NDP has similar concerns. Labrador West MHA Jordan Brown say th...
Jul 17, 2023 (Photo via Twitter.)
RNC Searches for Missing St. John's Man
The RNC is searching for a man reported missing from the capital city. Police are concerned for the safety and well being of 32-year-old Charles Wiscombe, last seen on Monday, July 10 in the area of S...
Jul 17, 2023
77-Year-Old Dead Following Weekend Motorcycle Crash
A 77-year-old man is dead after crashing his motorcycle on the TCH near Soldier's Pond on Saturday. The single-vehicle crash occurred around 3:00 p.m. The RCMP say the driver and lone occupant was pro...
Jul 17, 2023
Bay St. George Mi'kmaq Cultural Revival Committee Holds Annual Powwow
The Bay St. George Mi'kmaq Cultural Revival Committee is reporting another successful Powwow this year. Over 2,300 people made their way to the Flat Bay area to celebrate Indigenous culture in the reg...
Jul 17, 2023 (File photo of last year's powwow courtesy Todd George Ingram)
RNC Charge Two in Connection With Protest at Premier's Residence
The RNC have laid charges of criminal harassment and causing a disturbance against a man and woman in connection with an incident July 9th in Portugal Cove-St. Philips. The charges were laid in connec...
Jul 17, 2023
52 Teams Participate in Mike Buist Classic
Another successful Mike Buist Classic Baseball Tournament is in the books. Executive Director of the St. John's Minor Baseball Association, Krystin Coley says this weekend's tournament hosted 52 teams...
Jul 17, 2023
St. John's Pride Festival Celebrations Continue This Week
Pride celebrations in the capital city are in full swing. The 2023 St. John's Pride Festival is officially underway, with events going every night until July 23. A tabletop and video game event, Quadr...
Jul 17, 2023 (St. John's Pride Parade 2019.)
Jiffy Cabs Launches Booking App
Jiffy Cabs has launched a new app in hopes of getting ahead of the potential arrival of ride-sharing services. The new app allows customers to request a cab from their phone, track its location, and g...
Jul 17, 2023 (Jiffy Cabs Chris Hollett and Jay Dunn)
Heat Warnings Out for Large Portion of Island
Environment Canada has a heat warning out for a large chunk of the island as we wade into the second half of July. It's hot and humid in most areas except in the south, on the southwest coast and on p...
Jul 17, 2023
U17 Female Selects Win Quebec Invitational Fastpitch Bowl Championship
The U17 Female Selects Capture Quebec Invitational Fastpitch Bowl Championship. The Selects defeated Brampton in the championship game 11 to 3 in Montreal. This is the first ever win for any NL team a...
Jul 17, 2023 Laylah Browne, Lila Buckle, Devaro Chislett, Jane Coady, Gracie Doyle, Emma Dunn, Halle Joy Lily Moriarity, Julia McCarthy, Rachel O’Brien , Sarah Power, Lily Slade, Brooklyn Shortt
