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Roxon Claims Bronze at Para Swimming Championships
Newfoundland and Labrador's Katarina Roxon has won a medal and set a Canadian record at the Para Swimming Championships in Portugal. Roxon, who hails from Kippens, claimed a bronze in the 100-metre br...
Jun 20, 2022 Katarina Roxon reacts after winning bronze at the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships in Madeira, Portugal.
Young Man Dead Following Overnight Crash
A young man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in the metro area overnight. It happened shortly after midnight on Petty Harbour Road. Police say the 18-year-old was in serious condition when the...
Jun 20, 2022
Port Saunders Health Centre On-Site Emergency Services Going Virtual for This Week
A temporary physician shortage means that on-site emergency services at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders will go virtual for this week. A health care provider will be available to he...
Jun 20, 2022 Rufus Guinchard Health Centre. Photo via Western Health
Man in Serious Condition, Another Arrested in Goulds Incident
One man is in hospital with serious injuries and another is in custody following an incident in the Goulds Sunday night. RNC issued advisories on social media around 9 p.m., alerting residents of an a...
Jun 19, 2022
Outdoor Pools and Splashpads to Open in Capital City July 2nd
Outdoor pools and splash pads in the capital city are open next month. On July 2, the swimming pools at Bannerman and Bowring Park will open. Patrons can bring their own lifejackets, kickboards, flipp...
Jun 19, 2022
RCMP Seek Suspect After Wild Chase, Crash Near Bonavista
Bonavista RCMP are on the hunt for a man following a dangerous and bizarre pursuit on Friday. 32-year-old Daniel McDonald is 6' 2" and 218 pounds, with a skull tattoo on his left forearm, a scar near ...
Jun 19, 2022
Premier Attending Southeastern United States-Canadian Provinces Alliance Conference
The premier is in Georgia today for a trade conference. Premier Andrew Furey is attending the 2022 Southeastern United States-Canadian Provinces Alliance Conference in Savanah today until Tuesday. The...
Jun 19, 2022 (Premier Andrew Furey)
Name the Moose: Salmonier Nature Park Calls on Students to Name Calf
Salmonier Nature Park is looking for a name for their newest moose calf. The contest to name the little fur ball is open to Newfoundland and Labrador K-12 students. To submit a name suggestion, studen...
Jun 19, 2022
Province to Begin Spruce Budworm Treatment Program this Week
The province is set to carry out a spruce budworm control program in western Newfoundland and on the Northern Peninsula. The program will target rising populations of spruce budworms with aerial treat...
Jun 19, 2022
Missing St. John's Man Found Safe
Police say they have located a St. John's man reported missing from the Brookfield Road area last week. The RNC issued a news release early Sunday afternoon, saying they have found 25-year-old Bradley...
Jun 19, 2022
