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'Operation Rattle' Nets Cocaine, Cash, Guns, Two Arrests
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has announced the seizure of a significant amount of drugs and drug paraphernalia that they say cripples an organized crime operation in the province. The bust, whi...
Sep 14, 2021
Local Arborist Highlights Importance of Proper Tree Pruning
A local arborist says the recent property damage done to trees during Hurricane Larry proves the importance of keeping mature trees properly pruned. Lead arborist at Snow and Mow in St. John's, Taro F...
Sep 14, 2021
St. John's International Women's Film Festival Announces Diverse Lineup
The St. John's International Women's Film Festival has officially announced its lineup for next month amid what they're saying has been a record-breaking number of submissions. According to Angela Ant...
Sep 14, 2021 St. John's International Film Festival Executive Director Jenn Brown. Via SJIWFF YouTube account.
Labrador Marine Reducing Crossings in Strait of Belle Isle During Fall Schedule
The Strait of Belle Isle ferry service is switching to its fall schedule today. Now that the summer travel season has concluded, Labrador Marine Inc. is reducing sailings during the fall. The Qajaq W ...
Sep 14, 2021 (Photo of the Qajaq W, courtesy Labrador Marine.)
Assessment of Damaged Roads Ongoing in St. Mary's Bay Area
Transportation and Infrastructure officials are continuing to assess damage to roads in the St. Mary's Bay area caused by Hurricane Larry. A section of the highway between St. Vincent's and St. Stephe...
Sep 14, 2021 Route 90 washed out near St. Vincents. between via @TI_GovNL on Twitter
NAPE Pushing for Work-From-Home Arrangements to Continue
NAPE is suggesting that work-from-home arrangements set up during the pandemic could reduce government costs and allow certain workplaces to run more efficiently. After being told that government woul...
Sep 14, 2021
Rescue Group Caring for Injured and Displaced Birds in Wake of Hurricane
A local bird rescue group suddenly has a lot of mouths to feed thanks to Hurricane Larry. The Rock Wildlife Rescue takes in small wildlife, including birds, and nurses injured animals back to health b...
Sep 14, 2021 A storm petrel. Photo submitted by Rock Wildlife Rescue
St. John's Edge Remaining in Play in Capital City
The St. John's Edge is signaling that the basketball team is #HereToStay. Deacon Sports and Entertainment this weekend announced that it had reached a deal in principle to buy the rights to the St. Jo...
Sep 14, 2021
City of St. John's to Enact Controversial By-Law Next Week
St. John's new controversial Heritage By-Law will be enacted next week. The by-law has been in the works for many years, first being published in 2014 before going through a lengthy review process. Th...
Sep 14, 2021
Provincial PC Party Seeking Investigation into Contract for Air Purifiers
The Opposition has written Auditor General Denise Hanrahan asking that she conduct an investigation into the air purification contract for the province's schools. Barry Petten is raising questions abo...
Sep 14, 2021 An air purifier being used at a school in the English School District.
