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Residents of Petty Habour Pushing Back Against Steel Fence Restricting Access to Fishing
Residents of Petty Habour are pushing back against a steel fence that is preventing locals from fishing on the stages. The fence, erected by the non-profit organization Fishing for Success, was put th...
Jun 29, 2021 (Alicia Burry/ Brandon Coady)
Town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove Asking People to Socially Distance and be Mindful of Parking as Capelin Roll In
The town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove is asking visitors to be mindful as they watch the capelin roll in. Capelin rolling on Middle Cove Beach #capelinroll2021 pic.twitter.com/56ApDk6yVq— ...
Jun 29, 2021 (Photo courtesy Holly Halliday.)
Removal of Birth Alert Policy Generations Too Late: Evans
The Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development says the province is terminating its Birth Alert policy come June 30th. Until now, a social worker could call a hospital to let them know that ...
Jun 29, 2021
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's and Wabana Cancel Canada Day Celebrations to Show Support for Indigenous Communities
Two municipalities have decided to cancel their Canada Day celebrations to show support for Indigenous communities in this province and across the country in this time of mourning. The Town of Portuga...
Jun 29, 2021
Police Investigating Armed Robbery at St. John's Service Station
The RNC is investigating a recent armed robbery in the capital city area. Police say a lone suspect entered a service station on Portugal Cove Road around 2:30 Friday morning. The young man approached...
Jun 28, 2021
Woman Applies to Withdraw Guilty Plea in Animal Cruelty Trial
The case of a New Harbour woman accused of starving a horse to death was back in court this morning. Forty-six-year-old Sarah Woodman has applied to withdraw her guilty plea in the matter, but it will...
Jun 28, 2021
St. John's Passes New Firework By-Law Defining Limitations for Personal Use
The City of St. John's has passed a new bylaw limiting the personal use of fireworks to New Year's Eve and Canada Day between 7:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Councillor Sandy Hickman says special approval ca...
Jun 28, 2021
One Person Treated for Minor Injuries Following Kitchen Fire in St. John's
One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries following a kitchen fire in the capital city. The St. John's Regional Fire Department was called to Eric Street around mid-afternoon to find smoke ...
Jun 28, 2021
National War Memorial Receives Historic Site Status
It's been five years in the making and today, it became official. The National War Memorial in St. John's is now a nationally recognized historic site. A group gathered earlier today to unveil a plaqu...
Jun 28, 2021 (Submitted photo.)
NL Reports First New Case of COVID-19 in About a Week, Two New Recoveries
The province is reporting the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in about a week. The case is related to travel and involves a female in the Eastern Health region who is under the age of 20. There have ...
Jun 28, 2021
