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18-Year-Old Arrested Following Pedestrian Hit and Run in South Brook
An 18-year-old man from Springdale is facing a long list of charges after allegedly fleeing the scene of a vehicle-pedestrian collision. According to RCMP, a driver struck a pedestrian with his truck ...
Jun 24, 2020
Andrée Robichaud Resigns as President and CEO of Central Health
Andre Robichaud has tendered her resignation as president and CEO of Central Health. Robichaud made the decision to retire after two years at the helm, according to a statement released Wednesday by C...
Jun 24, 2020
St. John's Ready to Work Through Challenges of Pedestrian Mall with Businesses
It won't be long until pedestrians take over Water Street in downtown St. John's The Water Street pedestrian mall will go ahead July 3rd until September 7th, from Bishop's Cove to Job's Cove, from noo...
Jun 24, 2020 (File photo)
Province Launches 10-Week Staycation Campaign to Aid Tourism
Few industries have been harder hit by the pandemic than those who make a living from tourism. Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry, and Innovation Bernard Davis officially launched government's in-...
Jun 24, 2020 The "Home" sign on Signal Hill was lit up last year to kick off the province's push for staycations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Restrictions Will Result in "Adverse Economic Effects" for Bars and Clubs: George Street Association
The George Street Association says guidelines associated with the opening of bars and clubs in Alert Level 2, tomorrow, will result in "devastating outcomes" for businesses already struggling in light...
Jun 24, 2020
IBEW Training College Declares Bankruptcy
A skilled trades training college, operated by a union local that has seen its own share of troubles, has declared bankruptcy. Notice was issued to creditors last week that the bankruptcy of the IBEW ...
Jun 24, 2020
Basic COVID-19 Safety Guidelines Still Important in Level Two, says Professor of Medicine
Newfoundland and Labrador is readying itself for the move to Alert Level 2 tomorrow, and according to one medical expert, the best way to keep our case numbers low is to continue following the basic g...
Jun 24, 2020
RNC Warn of Latest CRA Phone Scam Attempts
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is warning the pubic of a CRA scam currently in circulation. According to police, scammers are calling from local numbers and demanding payment over the phone, posi...
Jun 24, 2020
Man Arrested After Assaulting and Attempting to Disarm Police Officer
A man is in big trouble after an incident in the west end of St. John's last night. RNC responded to a report of unknown trouble at a residence just before 10 p.m. As a result, a 36-year-old man was a...
Jun 24, 2020
As Case Numbers Drop, Second Wave Concerns Remain: Abacus Data
As Newfoundland and Labrador prepares to enter Alert Level Two tomorrow, concerns over an expected second wave of COVID-19 remain. That's according to pollster David Coletto of Abacus Data. He says wh...
Jun 24, 2020 (Photo via Flickr through Creative Commons.)
