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Bowring Park celebrates Peter Pan statue's 100th anniversary
The Bowring Park Foundation marked the Peter Pan statue's 100th anniversary with an all ages festival in the park. The event included crafts, music and storytelling. Foundation chair Gaylynne Gulliver says the statue is a core memory for everyone who grew up in the area.
Western Bay ordered to evacuate as C.B.N fire grows larger
Government says a late evening surge caused the C.B.N. fire to expand. Following an earlier evacuation order of Small Point–Adam’s Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove and Kingston, the province is now evacuating Western Bay. Residents of Ochre Pit Cove are also being told to prepare for a possible evacuation.
Several injured, including firefighter, in St. John's condo garage fire
Fire Platoon Chief Mike Hall says in over 30 years fighting fires in St. John's, he had never had a mayday, or downed firefighter, until now.
Following Regatta commentary backlash, TV host won't appear for now says Rogers
After the host of Rogers TV's Out of The Fog received backlash for commentary made during the Royal St. John's Regatta, a company spokesperson told CBC News that the man will not be appearing on the show again for the time being.
N.L. has not joined federal program that would make diabetes medication and contraceptives free
Since the Pharmacare Act received royal assent last October, only four provinces and territories have joined the program. Advocates are urging the province to join the plan, saying they're losing out on millions in support.
At least 1 dead in small-plane crash near Deer Lake, N.L., airport
At least one person is dead after a small plane crashed Saturday at 5:30 p.m. NT near the airport in Deer Lake, N.L., a town of about 5,000 people in western Newfoundland. The plane is owned by a B.C.-based company.
48-year-old man in custody as police investigate Salter Place homicide: RNC
After police responded to reports of shooting on Thursday in a St. John's neighbourhood, 30-year-old Terry Griffin was found dead with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. Police say the suspect in custody and is being held on charges related to a previous incident in which Griffin was also the victim.
St. John's Pride sees 'one of the largest festival turnouts ever' at weekend parade
St. John's Pride wrapped up its 12-day festival with a large parade downtown on Sunday. Festival organizers say the festival saw one of its largest turnouts ever.
Bell Island residents growing frustrated with ferry issues and delays
As Bell Island commuters began their day on Saturday with only one ferry in service, residents say they're again frustrated by delays.
Musgrave Harbour remains under evacuation order, wildfire now 2 km away from town
Musgrave Harbour, N.L. has been ordered to evacuate as a wildfire bears down on the community. As emergency crews and water bombers worked on the fire all day Sunday, the fire grew to 1,600 hectares and is now two kilometres away from the town.