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St. John's Regional Fire Department Marks 125th Anniversary with Flag Raising Ceremonies
The St. John's Fire Department, born out of the ashes of the Great Fire of 1892, marked its 125th anniversary today by raising the flag at three stations: Central, Mount Pearl, and Paradise. The origi...
Jul 08, 2020
Federal Fiscal Update Gives Sobering Glimpse Into $343.2-Billion Deficit
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau has delivered a sobering fiscal snapshot that projects a $343.2-billion deficit this year. That's thanks in large part to fiscal programs and measures taken to ad...
Jul 08, 2020 (Photo courtesy CPAC.)
Clift's-Baird's Cove Reopens Following Afternoon Incident
Clift's - Baird's Cove has reopened following an incident this afternoon. First responders stationed in the area, closing off access to the public for some time. At around 5:30, the RNC issued notice ...
Jul 08, 2020
Police Locate Missing Man
Harbour Grace RCMP are thanking the public for their help in locating a man reported missing from Carbonear. RCMP say Rodney Collins has been located.
Jul 08, 2020
Liberal Party Responds to Concerns Around Vetting Process for Leadership Vote
The Liberal Party is responding to questions raised about the vetting process related to the Liberal Party leadership. Past president Judy Morrow-a member of the Election Committee-responded to questi...
Jul 08, 2020 (Judy Morrow, election committee member and former party president.)
CMOH Confident That Issue of Crowds on George Street is Being Addressed
The province's Chief Medical Officer of Health says while she was disappointed with images showing people gathered in dense groups on George Street on the weekend, she's confident the issue is being a...
Jul 08, 2020
14-Year-Old Dead Following in Collision on Bonavista Peninsula
A 14-year-old child is dead following a collision between a dirt bike and pickup on a woods road in Burgoynes Cove on the Bonavista Peninsula. RCMP were called to the scene around 4:40 yesterday after...
Jul 08, 2020
"Why is this guy still here?": Graffiti Challenges Status of Corte Real Statue
A statue that has been the focus of debate in recent days has been covered with graffiti protesting its very existence. Nestled on its plinth near the Confederation Building, the statue of Gaspar Cort...
Jul 08, 2020
Pile of Unusable Donations Left Outside Single Parent Association
Another local charity is calling for understanding after a large number of unusable donations were dropped off at their office over the weekend. The Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labra...
Jul 08, 2020
Death of James Cody Officially Deemed Homicide
RNC confirm the death of a man on Craigmillar Avenue on the weekend was a homicide. The body of 47-year-old James Cody of Paradise was discovered lying in the middle of the road around 4 a.m. Sunday m...
Jul 08, 2020
