Collision closes the westbound lanes of the TCH near Brigus Junction
The RCMP advises that both Westbound lanes of the TCH near Brigus Junction are currently closed to traffic as police respond to a motor vehicle collision. Motorists are advised to use the Avondale Access Road as an alternate route. Updates will be provided when available.
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It's been 11 years since the terrorist attack at the National War Memorial and on Parliament Hill
It has been 11 years since the terrorist attack at the National War Memorial and on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The attacker, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, approached Corporal Nathan Cirillo, who was posted at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and shot him at close range twice in the back, fatally wounding him. From there, Zehaf-Bibeau entered the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings, running along the Hall of Honour corridor toward the Library of Parliament. Pursued by RCMP officer
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RCMP investigating fatal ATV crash involving pedestrian in Ship Cove
The RCMP is investigating an off-road vehicle crash in Ship Cove that resulted in the death of a 70-year-old woman on Tuesday evening. Police responded to a report of an all-terrain vehicle crash along the main road in Ship Cove. A pedestrian had been struck by the ATV and was rushed to hospital by emergency medical crews, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The youth operator remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The ATV was seized, and the youth wa
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A two-vehicle collision that seen a vehicle catch fire early Wednesday morning resulted in no injuries in St. John’s
A two vehicle collision that seen one vehicle catch fire in St. John’s early Wednesday resulted in no reported injuries. Firefighters were called to Bonaventure Avenue in front of Brother Rice Junior High School just 8:05 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Before firefighters arrived a light haze could be seen coming from the area. When firefighters arrived on scene a dodge van had caught fire as a result of the collision. Firefighters used a attack line to knock down the blaze. The
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Eastbound ramp closure at Cloverleaf Overpass continues
Work will continue today on the Cloverleaf Overpass on Pitts Memorial Drive connecting to the Trans-Canada Highway. Work was originally planned for Monday but was cancelled due to weather. The work will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The closure is necessary to facilitate ongoing bridge work. Motorists travelling eastbound on Pitts Memorial Drive and wanting to connect to the TCH eastbound will detour by taking the ramp to TCH westbound and turnaround at exit 41
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