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Woman Charged with Arson in Mount Pearl Fire
A 22-year-old woman was arrested and charged with Arson overnight following a house fire last night. RNC responded to a structure fire in Mount Pearl at around 3:00 a.m.. The woman was held for court.
Nov 16, 2019
Minimum Wage Review Looks for Public Input
The province's Minimum Wage Review Committee is turning to the public for comment and input as it prepares to report to government on possible changes to the way minimum wage is set and implemented. C...
Nov 16, 2019
Make Sure You're Winter Driving Ready, says Marystown Fire Rescue
Marystown Fire Rescue is reminding drivers to prepare as the winter season slowly approaches. The fire department took to their Twitter account to share tips for winter preparation and safety. With th...
Nov 16, 2019
National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims Marked by Families and RNC
Families who have been affected by road crashes gathered with officials at RNC Headquarters Friday to share their stories and to remind drivers that safely is the most important thing to consider when...
Nov 16, 2019
Line Painting Crews on Topsail Road Today
Motorists are advised to expect delays Westbound on Topsail Road this afternoon. Line Painting is underway on Topsail Road West between overpass & intersection of Carlisle Drive and Topsail Rd. The wo...
Nov 16, 2019
Festive Notes Fill the Air as Crowds Gather to Help Wake the Happy Tree
The annual VOCM Cares Avalon Mall Happy Tree campaign officially got underway this morning. Major Rene Loveless of the Salvation Army says the need never goes away and they're appreciative for a big c...
Nov 16, 2019
Folk Fest Gets New Date to Avoid Potential Conflict with Regatta
Fans of folk music will have to plan a bit earlier on the calendar for next year's NL Folk Festival in Bannerman Park. The NL Folk Arts Society board has decided to push the date of the Folk Festival ...
Nov 16, 2019 NL Folk Festival (File Photo)
Minimal Damage Following Fire at Mount Pearl Store
There was minor damage following a small fire at a Mount Pearl convenience store Saturday morning. Around 7 a.m., crews responded to reports of a fire at Needs on Richard Nolan Drive. RNC say there we...
Nov 16, 2019
Quick Response Halts Further Damage in Field Street Fire
Residents of a house in Rabbittown can thank a quick response by firefighters for sparing their home of any serious damage. At about 7 p.m., crews were called to a two-storey home on Feild Street-roug...
Nov 15, 2019 (Photo by Earl Noble.)
Man Arrested After Stabbing in Upper Island Cove
A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a stabbing in Upper Island Cove yesterday that sent a man to hospital. RCMP say the accused was held to appear in court, while the victim was ...
Nov 15, 2019
