The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is searching for missing person, 54-year-old Judith McDonald of St. John’s. McDonald was last seen on Thursday (May 23), at approximately 4:30 p.m. in the area of Waterford Bridge Road in St. John’s. She is 5’3”, 250 lbs, with long brown hair. She was last seen wearing green pants, a black long […]
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On Saturday the remains of the unknown First World War soldier will arrive in the province. The Canadian Armed Forces aircraft carrying the remains is scheduled to land at 7:00 p.m. A hearse will then take the remains of the unknown to a secure location, passing several points of historical significance on its way including the former Camp Pleasantville, the 5 […]
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The provincial government has announced an investment by the Innovation and Business Investment Corporation of $15 million for a new Harvester Enterprise Loan Program. This program is an enhancement of the Fisheries Loan Guarantee Program and will expand support for independent fish harvesters. The program has been enhanced to increase maximum guarantee thresholds. New components have been added to allow for downpayment loans and […]
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Members from Newfoundland’s Canadian Army Reserve units will conduct a road move from St. John’s to St. Lawrence this weekend. During this time, the public can expect to see increased military traffic along routes 1 and 210. Approximately 60 troops will participate. Military personnel will be setting up a field kitchen and tents and conducting small patrols in […]
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On Thursday afternoon the RNC responded to a residence in the north end of St John’s, to a report of a possible break and enter in progress. Officers located a 24-year-old male in a shed on private property. The man had outstanding arrest warrants. He was arrested on the warrants and additionally charged with break and enter, three counts of breaching a release […]
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Speaker of the House of Assembly Derek Bennett has announced the inaugural Mace tour. The tour will be an education and outreach initiative in which the Speaker and House officials will travel to various areas of the province with the Mace, visiting schools and hosting community events. The inaugural tour is scheduled to commence on Monday, June […]
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Roads are wet across most of Newfoundland today with areas of fog on the Avalon Peninsula and the south coast. In Labrador, roads are also wet with fog in western areas. The Beaumont Hamel continues to operate on the Flanders schedule. Air service is in place on Monday and Thursday from Charlottetown to Norman Bay. Other ferries including Marine Atlantic are on […]
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A relatively weak but large area of low pressure has settled over the region. This weather-maker is bringing large amounts of unsettled weather to the region this morning. On the cold side of the system, in Labrador, many areas are waking up to a bit of snow this morning. There’s not much, but any snow […]
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A 911 call was tracked to a business on Kenmount Road in St. John’s. The caller dialled 911 and then promptly hung up the call. Officers attended and located the source of the 911 call. The 26-year-old male was under the influence and was on court orders. The male was arrested and charged with breaching of a release order and […]
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Several changes are coming on how to access ambulance services in the province. As of June 1, all ambulance services across Newfoundland and Labrador will be operated by NL Health Services. In preparation for this change, NL Health Services is working with all current ambulance operators across the province on the hiring of ambulance staff […]
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