Missing man from Springdale area located deceased
The 58-year-old man reported missing to Springdale RCMP on Thursday has been located deceased. The man was located on Saturday. Provincial Air Services and the Green Bay and Exploits Ground Search and Rescue aided in the search efforts.
Oct 191 min read
Construction set to start at Gleneyre Street and Paul Reynolds Community Centre Parking Lot
On Monday, construction will begin on the east side of the Airport Heights to Paul Reynolds Community Centre Shared-Use Path. During this time, motorists and pedestrians can expect increased construction traffic on Gleneyre Street and in the Paul Reynolds Community Centre parking lot. Use caution and follow all signage. There are no impacts to Virginia River Walk near the community centre at this time.
Oct 191 min read
Carney announces new measures to strengthen border security
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced new measures from the upcoming Budget to secure our border. Under the plan, government will hire 1,000 new Canada Border Services Agency officers. These new officers will help crack down on the movement of stolen goods, illegal guns, and drugs, enforce import measures, and investigate unfair trade practices. For the first time since 2005, CBSA’s recruit stipend will be increased, raising it from $125 to $525 per week, to help attract a
Oct 191 min read
MADD to hold Memorial Monument Ceremony in Grand Falls-Windsor
Today at 2:00 p.m., MADD Canada will honour victims and survivors of crashes involving alcohol, cannabis and/or other drugs at its annual Memorial Monument ceremony in Grand Falls-Windsor. The ceremony brings together families and community members, offering a time to reflect, remember and renew the commitment to sober driving. The ceremony will take place at the Salvation Army. The monument is at Central Funeral Homes in Grand Falls-Windsor and contains 78 victims who died o
Oct 181 min read
RCAF and Canadian Coast Guard to conduct exercise off coast of St. John’s
From Sunday to Thursday, Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Canadian Coast Guard, and Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary will take part in annual maritime rescue exercises based out of St. John’s. During the week, residents and mariners in the area may see yellow RCAF CH-149 Cormorant search and rescue helicopters, as well as various CCG and CCGA vessels taking part in training offshore. Exercises such as these ensure readiness throughout the year, in challenging weather an
Oct 181 min read