The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says it didn't use a mass text alert to warn the public about an armed standoff in downtown St. John's at the time the annual Christmas parade was scheduled because there wasn't an immediate danger to the public.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. Kids and adults alike waved, cheered and scrambled to get selfies with the star of the annual Christmas parade in downtown St. John's, N.L., on Sunday morning.