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RNC Searching for St. John's Armed Robbery Suspect
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is on the lookout for a suspect following an attempted armed robbery in St. John's. Shortly before 6:00 p.m. yesterday, police responded to a report of an attempted...
Aug 01, 2021
Former Municipal and Provincial Politician, John Crane, Passes Away
A former municipal and provincial politician and community powerhouse has died. John Crane passed away Thursday at the age of 86. A former mayor and councilor for Upper Island Cove, Crane also served ...
Aug 01, 2021
Man in Hospital with Significant Injuries Following ATV Rollover
A man is in hospital after an ATV accident in the metro area yesterday evening. Around 5:20 p.m., RNC received a call of an ATV rollover in Portugal Cove. A 39-year-old man was taken by ambulance to g...
Aug 01, 2021
Nain Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder in Death on Friday
A man from Nain has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of another man in the community on Friday. Twenty-six-year-old Manasse Bennett was arrested after RCMP responded...
Jul 31, 2021
New Program Offers Seniors Help with Technology
A community-focused group in Carbonear is offering a new program this summer to help seniors experiencing difficulty with technology It's called 'Senior Net.' Summer Students at the Saint Vincent de P...
Jul 31, 2021
Newfoundland Housing Units in Corner Brook Receiving New Furnaces
More than $150,000 has been earmarked to replace old furnaces with new ones in 35 Newfoundland and Labrador Housing units in Corner Brook. The money comes from the federal-provincial Furnace Replaceme...
Jul 31, 2021
Suspects Identified After Car Hits House in Cowan Heights
Police have identified suspects following an unusual car crash in the west end of St. John's on Saturday. It happened over the lunch hour at the intersection of Frecker Drive and Blackmarsh Road. The ...
Jul 31, 2021
MUN Adopting Hybrid Model for Fall Semester
Many first-time and returning students are registering for the fall semester at Memorial University. Remote learning has become commonplace in the classroom due to the pandemic. However, more and more...
Jul 31, 2021
First Shipment of Fluorspar in Over 30 Years Exported From St. Lawrence
Canada Fluorspar Inc and the town of St. Lawrence are celebrating a milestone in the local industry with the first shipment of fluorspar from the town in over 30 years. The first shipment was loaded o...
Jul 31, 2021
From the Screen to the Page: "Frontier" Creators Journey Into Comic Books
The creators of the popular Netflix series 'Frontier' have branched away from film and television for a foray into the comic book genre. Rob Blackie and Peter Blackie are usually found on film or tele...
Jul 31, 2021
