Month: December 2023

2 years ago

RCMP drug-trafficking investigation, Project Bustle, results in multiple charges and seizures of cocaine and cash

Five individuals from this province have been charged with drug trafficking offences as part of Project Bustle, an investigation of interprovincial drug trafficking by RCMP NL’s Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit. Three of the accused were initially arrested on Dec. 22, in the Corner Brook area. The investigation, which began in February 2021, focused […]

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2 years ago

Vandals strike St. David’s Park washrooms in Mount Pearl again

The City of Mount Pearl has closed the new St. David’s Park washrooms after the site was hit by vandals again. This incident marks the second such incident since it was opened in October. In a statement, the city stated, “We are deeply disappointed to witness these acts of vandalism in our community.” It added […]

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2 years ago

Paradise to hold public engagement meeting on accessibility plan

The Town of Paradise will be holding a public engagement meeting on an accessibility plan tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. at the Paradise Double Ice Complex. The meeting will provide the town with information on with what barriers exist, and what is required to make programs, services, and public places more accessible.

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2 years ago

Province provides funding to Scanmudring Canada to establish Remote Operation Support Centre

The Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology Andrew Parsons announced provincial funding support for Scanmudring Canada Inc. to aid in the establishment of a Digital Remote Operation Support Centre in St. John’s. The Provincial Government will provide more than $605,000 through the Innovation and Business Development Fund in non-repayable funding to support the project. The […]

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2 years ago

Liberal Party to announce candidate for Conception Bay East – Bell Island by-election today

The provincial Liberal Party has closed nominations for the electoral district of Conception Bay East – Bell Island. The party will be announcing its Candidate at an availability today at the Grounds Café in Murray’s Garden Centre on Portugal Cove Road. The seat is currently held by David Brazil who will be stepping down on […]

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2 years ago

Wednesday looks quieter, however rain and snow approach the West Coast this afternoon

Our Wednesday will see generally quieter and calmer weather across the Province as the area of low pressure that brought the unsettled weather Monday into Tuesday departed. It’s also quiet a bit colder as well, as the warm air has been pushed well east and south of the Island. Highs today will generally be in […]

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2 years ago

Mostly good driving conditions across the province

Roads are bare across the Avalon Peninsula, Burin Peninsula, and central Newfoundland. Across the west coast and Northern Peninusla, roads are partly snow-covered with icy and slushy patches. Visibility is fair to good. Roads across Labrador are snow-covered with icy patches. Visibility is fair to good. The MV Kamutik W and MV Qajaq W are […]

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2 years ago

Three youths arrested after break and enter in Paradise

Three youths have been arrested after a break and enter call at a residence in Paradise. At 7:40 p.m. police responded to the residence and officers observed that the suspects had broken out a window to gain entry. With the assistance of the RNC K-9, three youths were located inside the home and subsequently arrested. […]

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2 years ago

Six people displaced following fire in CBS

Six people are displaced following a fire at an apartment complex located on Woodgrove Acres in CBS. The blaze broke out shortly before 2:00 a.m. Fire crews contained the fire to one apartment. The five other apartments were evacuated due to smoke damage. The Red Cross was brought in to assist with accommodations. The cause […]

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2 years ago

Birthdays and Anniversaries: December 12, 2023

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