News from Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada 19 May.
1. A strike has been averted as Westjet pilots reached an 11th hour deal with the company.
WestJet and its pilots' union say they have reached a last-minute deal, averting a strike ahead of the May long weekend.
2. Students and parents protested conditions at Frank Roberts Junior High school in Conception Bay South (CBS) yesterday, and made calls for a new school to be built.
The English School District's Superintendent of Schools doesn't believe a replacement of Frank Roberts Junior ...
3. The RCMP are warning the public about “traps” or dangerous obstacles intentionally set up along the former rail bed between Bay Bulls and Witless Bay
The Witless Bay Town Council and the RCMP are warning the public about "traps" or dangerous obstacles intentio...
RCMP say an ATV operator driving on a section of the trail near Dean’s Road, was knocked off his machine after striking a 3/4 inch cable strung across the trail.
The cable was hung at neck height, and struck the driver’s helmet. Luckily, the driver was traveling slowly at the time, and police say he could have been killed had he been driving at a high speed.
4. Police were called following an altercation in the Toronto Park area near MacDonald Drive Junior High last week.
The RNC is investigating a disturbance in Mount Pearl last week involving young people. Police were called to ...
School staff spoke with families of the students involved and have been in regular contact with the RNC. Police indicated to the school district that the matter has been addressed and the school is not at risk.
5. A 31-year-old man from Natuashish is facing a list of serious charges in relation to a number of violent offences in the community this week.
A 31-year-old man from Natuashish is facing a list of serious charges in relation to a number of violent offen...
RCMP were called to a home in Natuashish around 6:30 Tuesday morning. Police say the accused, identified as Ben Rich, had been at the property, had a weapon when he assaulted a man, then left the scene. The victim suffered minor injuries as a result.
6. St John's will host the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards.
St. John's will host the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards. The announcment was made this afternoon by Steve Cro...
