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Mayor Praises Rescue Efforts as Crew Airlifted from Grounded Vessel in Storm
The mayor of the community where the container ship ran aground says everything came together as numerous agencies responded to a tense situation in stormy weather. All 20 crew members were airlifted ...
Feb 16, 2025 Photo via Facebook
39-Year-Old Arrested for Vehicle Theft and Unlawful Entry in St. John's Hotel
A rather unusual criminal situation unfolded at a hotel in the capital city yesterday, resulting in the arrest of a woman. Police were called around 11 a.m. by the occupants of a room they were rentin...
Feb 16, 2025
RNC Arrest Suspect After West End Break-In and Foot Pursuit
A man is in custody after a dramatic arrest in the west end of St. John's yesterday morning. The RNC were called at about 4:00 in the morning and arrived at a business to find a man still inside the b...
Feb 16, 2025
Birthday Surprise: Colinet Man Wins Grand Prize with Gifted Lottery Ticket
A Colinet family is Set for Life after scratching the grand prize on a ticket purchased as a birthday gift. Daniel Beason received the winning ticket in a birthday card from his granddaughter. Beason,...
Feb 15, 2025 Submitted Photo
Researcher Mapping Newfoundland Ghost Ship Stories
A Memorial University folklore researcher is cataloguing and mapping stories about mysterious ghost ships in and around the island of Newfoundland - and she wants to hear from you. Karin Murray-Bergqu...
Feb 15, 2025
United Flight to Dublin Stuck in St. John's Due to Strong Winds After Emergency Diversion
A United Airlines jet that was forced to land in St. John's en route to Dublin is going to have to wait a bit longer in the capital city. The flight from Newark, New Jersey, had to divert to St. John'...
Feb 15, 2025
Gusty Winds Cause Travel Disruptions: Ferries Tied Up, Flights Delayed at YYT
It is a windy one right across the island today and in parts of Labrador, and that's having an impact on the transportation network. Some highways are not recommended for travel in some areas because ...
Feb 15, 2025 Photo via Environment Canada
Crew Members Rescued from Cargo Ship that Ran Aground
All 20 crew members have been rescued from a cargo ship that ran aground on the west coast of the province. The vessel first went adrift early Saturday Morning after losing engine power before daybrea...
Feb 15, 2025 Submitted photo
RCMP Investigate Shooting Damage to Perry's Cove Cabin
Harbour Grace RCMP are seeking the public's help in their investigation into damage caused to a cabin property in Perry's Cove. RCMP say the damage, caused by someone shooting up the building on Swamp...
Feb 15, 2025 Photo submitted
NDP Urges Extension of GST/HST Tax Holiday as Current Break Ends
The GST / HST tax holiday on certain items that came into effect just before Christmas comes to an end today, however, the NDP is calling on Ottawa to commit to an extension of the break. Leader Jagme...
Feb 15, 2025
