Two individuals, 38-year-old Michael Barter and 25-year-old Brianna Pye both of Corner Brook, were arrested by the RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West on February 22, 2023. As part of an ongoing investigation, a traffic stop was conducted on the Trans-Canada Highway near Corner Brook. The two occupants were arrested. Officers located and seized over […]
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Ahead of plans to hold a strike vote, The Lecturers’ Union and Memorial University will return to the table tomorrow. Negotiations reached an impasse between MUN and its 300 per course instructors on February 8. The union previously said they could be in a strike position as early as March 1, but ahead of plans […]
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Students throughout Newfoundland and Labrador will participate in annual Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month events for the entire month of March, hosted by Agriculture in the Classroom NL. Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month is a national, hands-on program that encourages children to learn about and celebrate agriculture. Following the theme Our Food, Our Story, AITC-NL will deliver this program in Kindergarten to Grade 12 classrooms across Newfoundland and Labrador, sharing stories of farmers and agriculture […]
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The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay supports the German Air Force’s desire to resume low-level flight training at 5 Wing Goose Bay. In a statement, town officials said the base is a lifeline of the community, providing economic benefits and opportunities. The town says that they understand the importance of engaging in dialogue with all […]
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NL Health Services is advising the public of temporary changes to services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre due to human resource challenges. On-site emergency services will be supported through a Virtual ER physician from Friday, March 1 at 8:00 a.m. to Saturday, March 2 at 8:00 a.m. When a virtual ER is operating, residents […]
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On Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. the RNC, Rovers Search and Rescue and Paramedics responded to a call from a man who had broken his leg in a wooded area near Pippy Park. A rapid SOS was completed and it was determined that he was in a wooded area around Left Pond. The man was […]
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Newly elected MHA Fred Hutton was sworn into the provincial cabinet as minister of housing on Thursday morning. Responsibility for housing had previously been held by Children and Seniors Minister Paul Pike. Hutton, a former journalist and advisor to Premier Andrew Furey, recently won a by-election in Conception Bay East-Bell Island. Pike wasn’t present at […]
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It is a nice drive across the entire province this morning. Roads are bare with a few wet sections and good visibility. There are a few icy sections on the Great Northern Peninsula. Marine Atlantic has cancelled crossings for this morning and anticipates impacts to sailings tonight and Friday. The MV Flanders first trip off […]
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On Wednesday afternoon the Corner Brook RNC responded to a report of an assault that occurred at a residence in Massey Drive. Responding officers arrested a woman after conducting an investigation. The accused was charged with assault causing bodily harm, and assault with a weapon. She will make a court appearance today.
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The cost of all fuels is down this week. Gas has dropped by 0.4 cents while diesel on the Island is down 3.3 cents and 3.2 cents in western Labrador. Furnace oil heating fuel decreased by 2.94 cents per litre. Stove oil on the Island decreased by 2.74 cents and stove oil heating fuel in […]
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