The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor is mourning the death of Deputy Mayor Rod Bennett following a battle with cancer. Bennett served on Town Council from 2017 to 2021 before returning to council following his re-election in 2025. He served as deputy mayor until his death. He was also a member of Qalipu First Nation, where he served as Director of Operations. The town said Bennett was deeply committed to Grand Falls-Windsor and its residents, describing him as a friendly and famil

A 42-year-old man is facing theft and breach of probation charges after police tracked stolen merchandise to a backyard in St. John’s. At about 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, members of the RNC responded to a reported theft from a business in the east end of the city. Police say the merchandise stolen in the incident contained a hidden anti-theft tracking device. Officers tracked the suspect to the east end of St. John’s. When the suspect saw police, he ran and attempted to hide whi

Grand Falls-Windsor will mark Labour Day on Monday, September 7, with a full day of community activities, including a bike parade, community parade, live music and family entertainment. The day's events begin at 9 a.m. on Main Street with bike parade judging and the formation of floats for the parade. The main parade gets underway at 10 a.m. on Main Street and is scheduled to conclude at 11 a.m. on High Street. Following the parade, organizers will hold speeches, announce the

The City of St. John’s will close all city offices and community centres today for the Labour Day holiday. Curbside waste collection will not take place on Monday. Instead, collection will occur Tuesday, September 8, along with the regular Tuesday pickup. The city said collection times may be later than usual because crews will be servicing waste from two areas. Street cleaning operations will continue as scheduled on Monday, beginning at 10 p.m. Vehicles that are not moved d

Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson and Newfoundland and Labrador Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Minister Andrea Barbour are scheduled to announce what the governments describe as an important milestone aimed at advancing development more efficiently in the province. Thompson, who is also the MP for St. John’s East, and Barbour will make the announcement Tuesday in St. John’s. The announcement is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Scotia Centre on Water Street.