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Fuel Increases Across the Board This Week
The price of fuel is set to go up, albeit slightly, again this week. George Murphy of the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices says heating and stove oils are set to increase by less than a cent. He say...
Jul 31, 2019
Unoccupied Car Crashes Into Patio Resulting in Injuries
The enjoyment of a summer's day was shattered, Tuesday afternoon, after a car smashed into an outside deck, sending several people to hospital. The accident occurred on Goodridge Street in the centre ...
Jul 30, 2019
RCMP Confirm Sudden Death in La Manche
RCMP confirm a sudden death in La Manche this morning. Police were called to the community around 7:30. The local fire department, ambulance and the Rovers Ground Search and Rescue also responded to t...
Jul 30, 2019
Suspicious Fire Destroys Structure in Grand Falls-Windsor
A large picnic shelter burned to the ground last night in the third suspicious fire in Grand Falls-Windsor in just a week. First responders were called to Gibson's Field off the Corduroy Trail system ...
Jul 30, 2019
RNC on Empire Avenue Executing 'Public Safety Warrant'
The RNC have contained an area of Empire Avenue as a follow-up to an ongoing investigation. Officers are executing a Public Safety Warrant but won't say what the exact nature of the investigation migh...
Jul 30, 2019
Crews Cut Down Small Shed Fire in Southlands
Fire crews were quick to knock down a small blaze in a shed in Southlands this afternoon. St. John's Regional responded to the call of a shed fire on Green Acre Drive just after 12:30 p.m. Acting Plat...
Jul 30, 2019
Search Continues for Suspect Vehicle in Pedestrian Hit and Run
The RNC has released images of a Jeep believed to be involved in a hit and run pedestrian accident on Blackmarsh Road on Sunday that left a man seriously injured. The 2011-or-newer model, dark-coloure...
Jul 30, 2019
Auto Insurance Changes Coming This Week
Changes are coming to auto insurance this week. As of August 1, the six per cent commission rate paid to brokers through the Facility Association will be cut in half to three per cent. That means a re...
Jul 30, 2019
Gov'nor Inn Houses Katherine House Seniors Following Fire Next Door
The owner of Katherine House on LeMarchant Road says they hope to get the all-clear and have residents back home by the end of the day. Linda Ebsary says they had to scramble early yesterday morning w...
Jul 30, 2019
Witless Bay Beluga Attracts Attention, Concerns for Safety
A baby beluga is turning heads and causing some concern after showing up in Witless Bay some days ago. DFO says it is aware of the animal and is monitoring the situation. Belugas are very sociable and...
Jul 30, 2019
