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Conception Bay North Attraction Opens for First Time Since Beginning of Pandemic
A major attraction in the Conception Bay North area is helping people harken back to a simpler time. The Victoria Heritage Village, located on the site of Newfoundland's only WWII POW camp, has opened...
Jul 03, 2021
Summer Pop-up Events Planned for the Pedestrian Mall
Visitors to downtown St. John's can expect to enjoy a variety of pop-up events through the summer as the new expanded Pedestrian Mall opens for another season. The official ribbon-cutting took place y...
Jul 03, 2021 (Photo courtesy City of St. John's.)
Motorcade Honours World War II Veterans
A motorcade for veterans of World War II escorted them to a Night at the USO last night. Over 50 people lined the streets to welcome the motorcade of WWII veterans which arrived at the Royal Canadian ...
Jul 03, 2021
Recreational Groundfish Fishery Now Open
The recreational groundfish fishery is officially open. The fishery will be open for a total of 39 days this year and will follow the same guidelines as last year. It will be open on Saturday, Sunday,...
Jul 03, 2021
Police Investigating After Fire at Baie Verte Government Depot
An investigation is underway after two semi-tractor trucks were damaged by fire at a government depot near Baie Verte early yesterday morning. Police were called to the depot on Route 410 shortly befo...
Jul 03, 2021
Innu Nation Planning to Rebuild After Fire Destroys Office in Sheshatshiu
The Innu Nation in Labrador is planning to rebuild after fire tore through its office in Sheshatshiu earlier this week. Grand Chief Etienne Rich says they set out to renovate and expand their existing...
Jul 03, 2021 (Innu Nation Grand Chief Etienne Rich.)
Opposition Calls for Immediate Action to Tame NL Fuel Prices
Opposition Leader David Brazil is calling on the provincial government to take immediate action to lower the cost of gas and other fuel products in Newfoundland and Labrador. The price of gas rose abo...
Jul 03, 2021 (David Brazil, file photo.)
Officials Investigating After Suspected Human Remains Located Near Nain
The Chief Medical Examiner's Office is investigating following the discovery of what are suspected to be human remains discovered near Mugford Tickle north of Nain. RCMP were called shortly after midn...
Jul 02, 2021
St. John's Officially Opens New and Improved Downtown Pedestrian Mall
A new, expanded downtown Pedestrian Mall was officially opened today on Duckworth Street. Public response to last year's successful pilot has resulted in some changes, one of the most significant bein...
Jul 02, 2021
Snapchat Slip Up: Police Suspend Driver Who Recorded Video While Speeding at 170 km/h
A man who thought it ok to boast about his driving abilities has also attracted the attention of police. RCMP in Happy Valley-Goose Bay got a report a few days ago of somebody posting a video of dange...
Jul 02, 2021
