3 years ago
Premier Furey was in Nain Friday morning to deliver apology to residential school survivors
Apologies have been delivered, and accepted, over the last three days by residential school survivors in Rigolet, Postville, Makkovik, Hopedale, and Nain on Friday morning. Survivors gave details of the hardships they endured, being isolated from their families and friends, with their culture and language being stripped away from them. In each community, they took […]
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3 years ago
This weekend will be unsettled across much of N.L., however no major systems in play
The weather across the Province will be unsettled this weekend, however, there is no major weather on the way. The next chance of significant rain and snow will be during the middle part of next week. As of now, it looks like southeast Labrador has the best chance of seeing heavy snowfall, however, some guidance […]
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3 years ago
RNC Make Sexual Violence Arrest in St. John’s
Police have made an arrest following a report of a sexual assault earlier this week. Dennis Murphy, 63, of St. John’s, has been charged with sexual assault causing bodily harm, forcible confinement and failure to comply with court orders. On Tuesday, the RNC received a report that sexual violence had occurred overnight in a residential […]
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3 years ago
Grand Falls-Windsor looks for wanted man Nathan Hancott, police concerned for his safety and well-being
Police are searching for wanted man 25-year-old Nathan Hancott. They are concerned for his safety and well-being. A warrant for his arrest was issued by the court yesterday after his surety was revoked. He is described as 5’10, a heavy build and has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen yesterday morning on […]
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3 years ago
RCMP arrests impaired driver near Bonne Bay Pond
A 47-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving last night. While on patrol on Route 430 near Bonne Bay Pond, an officer conducted a traffic stop. The driver showed signs of alcohol impairment, failed a roadside breath test and was arrested. He was released from custody and is set to appear in court at a […]
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3 years ago
Provincial NDP convention scheduled for this weekend
The province’s New Democrats are holding their biennial convention this weekend.The two-day virtual convention will include an address from federal leader Jagmeet Singh, the election of the provincial executive and two panel discussions; the first, on addressing the housing crisis and the second, featuring NL NDP MHA’s Jordan Brown and Lela Evans.
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3 years ago
Province recruiting skilled health care workers from Ethiopa
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services now has its sights set on health care workers from another country – Ethiopia. The province participated in a project to recruit skilled health care workers who are living as refugees in Ethiopia in October. Virtual interviews with prospective candidates took place over three days last month and potential job […]
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3 years ago
SJRFD reminding residents to Change Your Clocks and Change Your Batteries
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday at 2:00 a.m. when time goes back one hour. The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is reminding people that this is a good time to change and test the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke alarms should be tested at least once a month and should […]
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3 years ago
Road closure next week in Goulds
Beginning on Monday a portion of Main Road between Heffernan’s Line and Heffernan’s Place will be closed to through traffic in St. John’s. The road closure and detour are necessary to facilitate the connection of the newly installed sewage force main to the Goulds Sewage Pumping Station. This is the final part of a multi-year […]
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