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St. John's International Prepared to Open for Commercial Flights Wednesday
St. John's International Airport says the airport is ready for commercial flights as of 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The Airport is prepared for flight operations when the City of St. John's deems it safe ...
Jan 20, 2020
Shelves Dwindling Down as Grocery Stores Open Following Storm
Food stores in the metro region have opened late this morning after days of being closed due to States of Emergencies on the Avalon. Although some municipalities have not lifted their SOE, stores sell...
Jan 20, 2020
Parking Garage Opens as Snow Clearing Efforts Continue in Downtown St. John's
The City of St. John's is asking some residents in the downtown to move their vehicles for snow clearing purposes. City plows are working to remove snow on Prescott Street, Bond Street and Gower Stree...
Jan 20, 2020
St. John's State of Emergency In Effect into Tuesday, Food Stores Will Open
The City of St. John's confirms that the State of Emergency will remain in effect on Tuesday. Food stores selling basic foods, including supermarkets, convenience stores and pharmacies are permitted t...
Jan 20, 2020
Man Dead Following Snowmobile Accident in Flowers Cove
The RCMP says one man is dead following a collision between a snowmobile and a truck on Route 430 in Flowers Cove. On Sunday at around 2:30 p.m., Port Saunders RCMP were called to the scene where a sn...
Jan 20, 2020
Investigation into Cross Contamination of DNA Evidence Result of "Abundance of Caution": Justice Minister
Justice Minister Andrew Parsons is crediting due diligence, caution and care for the ongoing investigation into two cases of cross contamination of DNA evidence at the Office of the Chief Medical Exam...
Jan 20, 2020
Grocery Stores in St. John's Opening for A Period Tomorrow
The city of St. John's will be allowing food stores to open their doors for a period tomorrow to allow residents to replenish supplies. If it is officially extended, tomorrow will be day five of a sta...
Jan 20, 2020 (Stock photo.)
Police Investigating Multiple Hit and Runs in Corner Brook
Corner Brook RNC are investigating after a number of reports of hit and run collisions last week. Police received a report of a two-vehicle hit and run collision that happened a week ago in the Curlin...
Jan 20, 2020
Avalon Schools Staying Closed Tuesday
Schools are remaining closed Tuesday as snow clearing efforts continue. The English School District announced today that schools on the eastern part of the island are to remain closed for the day. Thi...
Jan 20, 2020
Eleven Pharmacies Authorized to Open in St. John's
A number of pharmacies are opening in St. John's this afternoon. The city has authorized a total of 11 pharmacies to open their doors between 1:00 this afternoon and 7:00 tonight. Unless you are picki...
Jan 20, 2020
