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RNC Take Two Drunk Drivers Off the Road in Mount Pearl
The RNC took two drunk drivers off the road early this morning. Shortly before 12:20 a.m., police pulled a vehicle over in Mount Pearl. As a result, a 52-year-old man was charged with drunk driving. H...
Jul 18, 2021
BBB Warning of Driveway Repair Scams
The Better Business Bureau is offering a few tips in identifying driveway repair scammers who often make the rounds in summer. Kristin Matthews of the BBB says a scammer might leave a pamphlet or broc...
Jul 18, 2021
Opposition Calling on Government to Address "Administrative Bloat" at MUN
The Opposition is calling on the provincial government to address what it calls "administrative bloat" at Memorial University before "forcing" the university to have to hike tuition by cutting tuition...
Jul 18, 2021 (File photo Barry Petten)
Century-Old HMCS Oriole Arrives in St. John's Harbour
The oldest vessel in the Royal Canadian Navy has docked in St. John's Harbour for a limited stay. HMCS Oriole, a sailing vessel, is now a century old and to mark the occasion she's visiting ports thro...
Jul 17, 2021
Rally Against Tuition Hikes Marches Through Pedestrian Mall
A rally against proposed tuition hikes at Memorial University left Harbourside Park in downtown St. John's this afternoon to march through the Pedestrian Mall. Last week, Memorial University announced...
Jul 17, 2021
Local Business Owner Gives Back to Community Through T-Shirt Campaign
A local business owner is expressing her gratitude towards her customers who helped them through the dark days of the pandemic. Lynn Hindy owns Universal Corporate Wear on Hamlyn Road in St. John's, w...
Jul 17, 2021
PC Finance Critic Calling on Government to Review Gas Taxes
The PC critic for Finance is calling on the provincial government to review gas taxes in an effort to lower the cost for residents. Tony Wakeham says a recent report from the Canadian Taxpayers Federa...
Jul 17, 2021 (File photo.)
CNIB Foundation Holding Automobile Cruise to Raise Money for Guide Dog
The CNIB Foundation is raising money through a socially distanced automobile cruise today. With their "Wheels for Wishes Cruisin' Cause We Care" event, the foundation is looking to raise enough money ...
Jul 17, 2021 (Photo: CNIB website)
Government Waiving Daily Vehicle Permit in Celebration of Provincial Parks Day
It's Provincial Parks Day across the country, and to celebrate government is waiving the daily vehicle permits ($10) today for all-day use visitors at provincial parks. The province is encouraging the...
Jul 17, 2021 (Photo: ParksNL)
RNC Arrest Two St. John's Men for Assault in Separate Incidents Minutes Apart
RNC responded to two separate assault incidents in the capital city in a matter of minutes last night. At around 10:25 p.m., police received a call of an assault in the centre city of St. John's. A 31...
Jul 17, 2021
