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Man Arrested for Stealing from East End Store
A man who tried to get away with shoplifting from a store in the capital city ended up in handcuffs yesterday. RNC were called to the shop in the east end just after 2:30 yesterday afternoon as a man ...
Apr 15, 2025
Safety, Security and Cleanliness Among Concerns Raised about Pedestrian Mall
The City of St. John's has released the results of a 'What We Heard' survey on impressions of the downtown pedestrian mall, and whether it's working to the satisfaction of local business operators and...
Apr 14, 2025 (Via City of St. John's.)
Patient Procrastination Focus of Oral Health Month
April is Oral Health Month, and the Canadian Dental Association is stressing the importance of going to the dentist early and often. Dr. Joel Antel says that while many people may be in a tough financ...
Apr 14, 2025
Justice Minister Pleased Tobacco Settlement Finally Reached
The minister of justice says he's pleased to finally see a multi-billion dollar class action lawsuit settled, meaning that the provincial government stands to gain "a significant amount of money" over...
Apr 14, 2025 Markus Spiske / Unsplash
Stephenville Man Charged with Forcible Confinement, Assault with a Weapon Following Weekend Incident
One man has been charged with forcible confinement and assault following an incident in Stephenville over the weekend. The RCMP were first called to a home just before 5:00 a.m. Sunday following repor...
Apr 14, 2025
Demand Triples for Take-Out Community Meal Service
A local businessman is doing his part to help feed people in need in the community. Seven years ago, Scott Hillyer of Coffee Matters started working with various churches in Mount Pearl to prepare mea...
Apr 14, 2025 Community meals (via Scott Hillyer on Facebook)
Minister Optimistic About Interest in Offshore Exploration
Energy Minister Andrew Parsons can't say for certain whether any particular companies have expressed an interest in exploration in the NL offshore in the near future, but things are looking positive. ...
Apr 14, 2025
Man Facing Mischief Charges Following Alleged Threat that Prompted Shelter in Place Advisory
The RNC has confirmed that the shelter in place issued for the Health Sciences, and MUN's Faculty of Medicine was based on a weapons-related threat received at the new Mental Health and Addictions Cen...
Apr 14, 2025 Main outdoor terrace and garden at the Mental Health and Addictions Facility (VOCM News)
Investigation Underway into Reported Gunshots on Thorburn Road
A man and woman were taken into custody last night and released without charge following reports of gunshots in the area of Thorburn Road near the Avalon Mall. The incident resulted in an order from R...
Apr 14, 2025
NLHS CEO Responds to Concerns About Possible Move of Adult Gynecology to the Janeway
The CEO of NL Health Services says no pediatric beds will be lost with the planned move of gynecology services from the Health Sciences Centre to the Janeway. NLHS is in the very early planning stages...
Apr 14, 2025
