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RNC Launches Traffic Enforcement Initiative Over Holiday Weekend
"Be a hero. Aim for zero" is the theme of Operation Impact which is being launched this Thanksgiving weekend. The traffic enforcement initiative is focused on what police call the four most significan...
Oct 08, 2021 Photo Courtesy: RNC
Production Challenges Could Lead to Salt Meat Shortage, Says Blue Buoy Foods President
Salt meat is a staple of Newfoundland cooked dinners, but an unforeseen challenge for a local producer could hinder the supply chain leading into the holiday season. Ken Bursey, president of Blue Buoy...
Oct 08, 2021
Pipers Opens New Location in Old Mount Pearl Max Building
When the old Max location in Mount Pearl was ravaged by fire a few years ago, some people thought the building might never be used again, but one local business owner saw an opportunity. The CEO of Pi...
Oct 08, 2021
RNC Apprehend Wanted Man in Metro
The RNC have arrested a wanted man in the capital city. Yesterday afternoon, police apprehended 42-year-old Eric Squires in St. John's on outstanding warrants. He was held to appear in court at a late...
Oct 08, 2021
Province Records Eleventh Death Due to COVID-19
The province is reporting an eleventh death due to COVID-19. The elderly woman was in the Central Region. There are 14 people in hospital, six of whom are in critical care. There are eight new confirm...
Oct 08, 2021 (Photo by CDC from Pexels)
City Marks Grand Opening of Bowring Park Labyrinth
Bowring Park's value as a place for quiet time and contemplation has been enhanced with the grand opening of a labyrinth today. Due to poor weather this morning, the formalities were moved inside to t...
Oct 08, 2021
Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrants in Metro
There was a brief foot-chase in Mount Pearl late last night, but the RNC caught up with their suspect. Officers encountered a 20-year-old man, who had outstanding warrants against him. In addition to ...
Oct 08, 2021
Capital City Reacts to Historic Structures Court Decision
The city of St. John's says the heritage designation given to a famous and stately home in the capital city still allows a wide range of uses for the property. The Supreme Court recently threw out a c...
Oct 08, 2021
Robin Hood Bay to Close Saturday Due to High Winds
The City of St. John's says the Robin Hood Bay landfill will be closed Saturday, October 9 due to the weekend weather forecast. Wind warnings are up for the Bonavista and Avalon Peninsulas tomorrow, w...
Oct 08, 2021
Vaccination Record Portal Crashes as Residents Look to Get Vaccine Passports
The provincial government says access to the new NLVaxPass app is temporarily unavailable this afternoon in order to make the adjustments necessary to meet high demand. The app was the number one free...
Oct 08, 2021
