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One of Longest-Serving Vendors at Royal St. John's Regatta Back for Another Year
One of the longest-serving vendors at the Royal St. John's Regatta is back for another year. The Torbay Vounteer Fire Department had contemplated giving it up this year after five decades pondside, bu...
Jul 30, 2025 The Torbay Volunteer Fire Department setting up pondside this morning (via Facebook)
Motorcycle Seized, Charges Laid in Pool's Cove
RCMP arrested a 27-year-old man in Pool's Cove on the Connaigre Peninsula on the weekend after he failed to pull his motorcycle over for them. RCMP say Trent Poole was arrested on Sunday and charged w...
Jul 30, 2025 Motorcycle seized by RCMP (RCMP)
Hot, Dry Weather Having Impact on Salmon says Angling Group
It's been an extremely dry summer so far, causing concern not only for farmers, gardeners and forestry officials, but salmon anglers as well. John Baird of the Freshwater-Alexander Bays Ecosystem Corp...
Jul 30, 2025 Drone footage of the falls and counting fence at Big Falls (via the Freshwater - Alexander Bays Ecosystem Corporation on Facebook)
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)
