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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
C.B.S. man dies following collision on Pitts Memorial Drive
A 40-year-old man is dead following a collision on Pitts Memorial Drive in St. John's Tuesday morning. The man from Conception Bay South was driving a 2003 white and blue Suzuki motorcycle, which collided with a 2006 black Dodge Charger. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries and was pronounced dead soon after. The RNC says patrol officers and collision analysts responded to the event around 8:45 a.m., eastbound on Pitts Memorial Drive, just east of Robert E. Howlett Memorial Drive. Police also told CBC News that there was a man on the scene believed to be an occupant of the Dodge Charger. Police are investigating the fatal collision and are asking the public for any video footage or information connected to the vehicles. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here. Click here to visit our landing page
CBC
24-06-2025
- General
- CBC
This unique crosswalk art in Conception Bay South is all about remembrance
Legionnaire Mo Keeping is dedicating much of his post-military life to supporting and honouring veterans, and says he was energized and heartened last year when he caught sight of a unique crosswalk outside the Royal Canadian Legion in Hamilton, Ont. The crosswalk featured red and white stripes, silhouettes of soldiers and the familiar phrase "lest we forget" at each entrance. It was a very visible symbol of remembrance to both pedestrians and motorists, and Keeping was inspired. He quickly pitched the idea to the town council in Conception Bay South to paint a similar crosswalk in his adopted hometown, and received an equally energetic response from municipal leaders. Last week, after months of research and preparation, a crew from the public works department completed a remembrance-themed crosswalk at the entrance to Branch 50 on Legion Road, at the town's expense. And later this week, the town will paint another "lest we forget" crosswalk at the entrance to Rideout's Road, directly in front of the town hall and the Conception Bay South Monument of Honour. "This was an easy decision. The answer was yes, right away," said C.B.S. Mayor Darrin Bent, when asked about the request from the Legion. Keeping, who is president of Branch 50, described the level of support from the town as "amazing" and said he's been overwhelmed by the reaction to the crosswalk. Photos of the crosswalk have appeared on social media, and Keeping said he's received messages from as far away as Manitoba. He hopes other Legion branches and municipalities across the country will follow the example set by Hamilton and Conception Bay South. A similar crosswalk was painted in Keeping's Burin Peninsula hometown of Fortune last year, but it did not stand up well to the elements. Town will maintain crosswalks, says mayor But Bent said the town procured the best available paint for the crosswalks, and he promises that the town will refresh the crosswalks in future years. "It's an absolute honour to be able to memorialize this area in this way for those who have given so much and continue to serve our country and our province," he said. "Conception Bay South has a long history of honouring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those who continue to serve, to protect and and to serve our residents both here at home and abroad." The crosswalk is a further reminder of the service and sacrifice made by veterans through world wars, peacekeeping missions and conflicts like Afghanistan, said Keeping, who received a medical discharge from the military five years ago after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. While it's meant for people to walk on, and drive over, Keeping said he deliberately chooses an alternate entrance to the Legion parking lot. "It actually gives me chills to see how good this come out and the amount of people that showed support of this crosswalk," said Keeping, whose Legion blazer features a collection of service medals linked to his nearly two decades in the Canadian Armed Forces. The unique new crosswalks in C.B.S. are being installed ahead of July 1 Memorial Day ceremonies, and the one-year anniversary of the establishment of a tomb of the unknown soldier at the Newfoundland National War Memorial in St. John's.
CBC
09-06-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Fire ban lifted for St. John's and surrounding area
The St. John's Regional Fire Department has lifted a fire ban for the St. John's area. The ban on open fires in St. John's, Mount Pearl and Paradise was put in place on May 30 and was lifted Monday morning. Portugal Cove-St. Philip's has also lifted its ban. "We appreciate the patience and co-operation of our residents throughout the duration of the ban," said Fire Chief Fred Hollett in a statement. "While we are pleased to see improved conditions, we continue to urge everyone to act responsibly and follow proper safety protocols when enjoying outdoor fires." On Monday afternoon Conception Bay South also announced it was lifting its fire ban. The bans were put in place the same week much of the province was under a high to extreme risk of wildfires. According to the provincial fire hazard map, most of the province is now at a low risk of wildfires, except for a portion of Labrador near Rigolet which is at moderate risk due to drier weather conditions. The provincial wildfire dashboard lists two active fires as of Monday: one in Churchill Falls, and a larger fire further west in Labrador, both of which are under control. The St. John's Regional Fire Department encourages residents to contact their municipality if they require a burning permit.
CBC
13-05-2025
- CBC
Police issue dozens of tickets and seize vehicle in school zone as Road Safety Week gets rolling
Police were kept busy at an event marking Canada Road Safety Week in Conception Bay South. In just a few hours, RNC officers issued about thirty speeding tickets and even seized one vehicle in a school zone. The Mayor of C.B.S says it's a wakeup call for everyone on the road.
CBC
09-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
C.B.S. Baseball building accessible ‘Field of Dreams' with help from the Blue Jays
Young baseball players in Conception Bay South are hoping they'll soon have some new teammates and more fans in the stands, thanks to the Toronto Blue Jays. C.B.S. is one of 15 winners of a Jays Care Foundation 'Field of Dreams' grant, which helps make local baseball fields more accessible and inclusive. See the work that's already begun.
