Man who assaulted Uber driver near George Street fined $100 | Air Canada returned her missing suitcase, but it now had a knife, toiletries and ticket scanner inside | Even after 207 years, new things are happening at the Royal St. John's Regatta
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Man who assaulted Uber driver near George Street fined $100; Dashcam footage captured the assault, which took place in June, 2024\.

Man who assaulted Uber driver near George Street fined $100

July 25 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

A man who assaulted an Uber driver near George Street last summer – swiping the side of his head head and knocking off his glasses – was fined $100 in a St. John's court.

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Air Canada returned her missing suitcase, but it now had a knife, toiletries and ticket scanner inside; Woman seated at a table, with a suitcase laid in front of her\. Inside the open bad is a black toiletry bag and a scanning device\.

Air Canada returned her missing suitcase, but it now had a knife, toiletries and ticket scanner inside

July 25 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

Linda Royle got a shock when Air Canada returned her missing suitcase, only to find hundreds of dollars' worth of personal items missing — and things that didn't belong to her inside instead, including a knife, two toiletry kits and a ticket scanning machine.

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Even after 207 years, new things are happening at the Royal St. John's Regatta; Seven people in a row boat\.

Even after 207 years, new things are happening at the Royal St. John's Regatta

July 25 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

A tradition that's been running in St. John's for over two centuries is still finding new things to bring to Quidi Vidi Lake. A full crew of Ukrainians will hit the water for the first time this year, and a new division open to all genders finds itself on schedule. The CBC's Heather Gillis has more.

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Premier John Hogan speaks to reporters about rescinding cash benefit for outgoing ministers; Three men in suits\.

Premier John Hogan speaks to reporters about rescinding cash benefit for outgoing ministers

July 24 , 2025 at 01:34:40 p.m. NDT • :

Premier John Hogan says he stands by his decision to axe a cash benefit for outgoing ministers, once learning about it from a CBC News report. Hogan spoke with reporters, including the CBC's Rob Antle, on Thursday during an unrelated announcement in St. John's.

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Lifesaving society has tips for staying safe in and on the water this summer; Four people swimming in a stream\.

Lifesaving society has tips for staying safe in and on the water this summer

July 24 , 2025 at 10:55:02 a.m. NDT • :

It's National Drowning Prevention Week in Canada — and Newfoundland and Labrador has one of the highest rates of water related deaths in the country. Christopher Mercer of the Livesaving Society of Newfoundland and Labrador shares some tips on how to keep safe while swimming during the hot days of summer.

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Police investigating sudden death in St. John's neighbourhood, at least 3 people detained; Police officers in a residential area\.  

July 24 , 2025 at 11:38:21 a.m. NDT • :

Police investigating sudden death in St. John's neighbourhood, at least 3 people detained

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Hogan defends handling of now-rescinded cash payment policy for departing ministers; Newfoundland and Labrador Premier John Hogan answered questions from reporters at a funding announcement in St\. John's on Thursday morning\. He was joined by Education Minister Bernard Davis \(left\) and Housing Minister John Abbott\.  

July 24 , 2025 at 06:03:30 p.m. NDT • :

Hogan defends handling of now-rescinded cash payment policy for departing ministers

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Man visiting from U.S. dead after unexpected medical event while kayaking, says RCMP; A close-up of the side of an RCMP vehicle\.  

July 24 , 2025 at 04:17:43 p.m. NDT • :

Man visiting from U.S. dead after unexpected medical event while kayaking, says RCMP

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Missing sailor from Quebec found alive off Labrador coast; A yellow helicopter flying\.  

July 23 , 2025 at 06:49:27 p.m. NDT • :

Missing sailor from Quebec found alive off Labrador coast

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Volunteer firefighters missing work to battle roaring wildfire in rural Newfoundland; Orange plane in sky with people watching below  

July 23 , 2025 at 01:15:18 p.m. NDT • :

Volunteer firefighters missing work to battle roaring wildfire in rural Newfoundland

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