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St., John's Man Charged with Assault and Injuring an Animal
A 54-year-old man has been charged after police were called to a disturbance at a home in the capital city's west end late yesterday afternoon. RNC spoke with the complainant and as a result the accus...
Jul 30, 2025
Man Charged with Resisting Arrest
A 55-year-old man spent the night in the lockup after police were called to reports of an intoxicated man last night. Police say the man was not cooperative with officers when they arrived, and report...
Jul 30, 2025
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.75 Per Cent
The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate at 2.75 per cent. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem cites the ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the U.S. and the risks posed by global eco...
Jul 30, 2025 Bank of Canada Governor, Tiff Macklem (CPAC)
Local Drummer Plays at Killers Concert
A St. John's man had the opportunity of a lifetime when he took to the stage at last night's Killers concert on the closing night of the Churchill Park Music Festival. Steve Brown says he's only ever ...
Jul 30, 2025 Steve Brown behind the kit at the Killers' Churchill Park Music Festival show. (via The Killers on X)
Winds Drop as Rowers Prepare for Final Races, However Weeds Cause Problems for Some
It's not carved in stone, but it looks like the lineup for the two championship Royal St. John's Regatta races is set. Getting ready for the first race of the day, the NTV Men's Amateur - 8:00. Capita...
Jul 30, 2025
Repeated Vandalism Creating Safety Hazard at Harbour Grace Waste Facility
The Eastern Regional Services Board says vandalism at the Harbour Grace Waste Recovery Facility is posing serious risk to the safe and efficient operation of the site and the safety of people dropping...
Jul 30, 2025 Signs were knocked down and newly installed security cameras wrecked at the Harbour Grace Regional Waste Management Site (photos submitted by ERSB)
Capital City Discussing E-Bike Regulations With Various Levels of Government
Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary says the city hears and shares concerns regarding unsafe use of fast bikes and scooters, especially along the pedestrian mall. O'Leary raised the issue at the end of yest...
Jul 30, 2025 (CAA)
One Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Torbay Road
One person was taken to hospital with serious injuries as the result of a motorcycle crash in the capital city's east end early this morning. The crash occurred on Torbay Road near RCAF Road at 1:20 t...
Jul 30, 2025
Fire Destroys Historic Fishing Stages at Quidi Vidi
One of the city's most iconic backdrops is no more. Two of the colourful and historic stages at Quidi Vidi, the subject of countless photos and tourism ads, burned down to the waterline last night. Th...
Jul 30, 2025 (VOCM News)
18-Year-Old Ticketed for Driving 167 km/h on TCH
An 18-year-old woman is without a license or a car after being pulled over on the Trans Canada for speeding. RCMP pulled the woman's vehicle over near Butter Pot Park after clocking it at speeds of up...
Jul 30, 2025 A car is seized by RCMP near Butter Pot Park (RCMP)
