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Military Training Exercises in St. John's, Makinsons This Weekend
People in areas of St. John's and Makinsons may notice an increased military presence this weekend due to training exercises. The 37 Service Battalion will be conducting a military vehicle based exerc...
Aug 22, 2025 Canadian Reserves (Government of Canada)
Canada Removes Some Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods Covered Under CUSMA
Prime Minister Mark Carney is rolling back some retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, matching U.S. exemptions for goods covered under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. The Prime Minister made t...
Aug 22, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney (CPAC)
Stephenville ATV Crash Claims Life of Driver
A 33-year-old man has died following an ATV crash in Stephenville earlier today. The RCMP were first notified of the crash around 8:30 a.m. The machine was found overturned on Whites Road. The driver,...
Aug 22, 2025
Fire Destruction 'Not Like Something That You Ever Believe You're Going to Deal With'
The Mayor of Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove says residents are anxious to get back in to the community as soon as it's safe to do so, but it's still a ways off. Curtis Delaney says the m...
Aug 22, 2025 Fire burning in Conception Bay North (August 2025) Via the Canadian Coast Guard/DFO
Province Introducing Cameras for School Buses to Catch Drivers Who Pass Illegally
The provincial government is stepping up its efforts to catch people who illegally pass school buses. It's launching a four-month pilot in Corner Brook, Gander, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador West, ...
Aug 22, 2025 A camera installed on a school bus to capture images of vehicles that pass illegally (VOCM News)
Arrest Made in Multiple Structure and Vehicle Fires in Sheshatshiu
One person has been taken into custody in connection with multiple structure and vehicle fires in Sheshatshiu this morning. People are being asked to avoid the area of Mackenzie Drive and Tshenish Str...
Aug 22, 2025
Pop-up Fundraiser in St. John's to Support Wildfire Firefighters
A pop-up fundraising event is set for tomorrow in St. John's to help firefighters and the people affected by the massive wildfire in Conception Bay North. Marian Frances White has deep roots in Perry'...
Aug 22, 2025 Wonderbolt Circus Space on Harbour Drive in St. John's (via Google Street View)
Arrest Warrant Issued for Man Who Failed to Appear on Numerous Charges
Burin Peninsula RCMP have issued a warrant for the arrest of a man wanted on drug and driving-related charges. Police say 22-year-old TJ Fudge failed to appear in court on a number of outstanding char...
Aug 22, 2025 TJ Fudge (RCMP)
Two Drivers Among Three Charged After Apparently Trying to Take Law into Their Own Hands
Three drivers were charged as the result of a three-vehicle collision in Hillgrade on New World Island Monday, and police believe it could have been avoided had they been called in the beginning. Twil...
Aug 22, 2025
Government Exploring Alternative Accommodations for Fire Evacuees
The school year is fast approaching and that means officials have to find suitable accommodations for evacuees who have no where else to go. Until now, Carbonear Academy has been serving as the emerge...
Aug 22, 2025 Carbonear Academy (via Google Street View)
