11 months ago
RCMP investigates possible animal cruelty, seeks public’s information
Whitbourne RCMP is investigating a possible case of animal cruelty after a dog was located deceased in the water near the wharf in Whiteway. On May 10, police received a report of an unknown object submerged in the water near the wharf in Whiteway. The object, which was wrapped and tied, was retrieved by locals, […]
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11 months ago
Simon Rivard named NSO’s New Music Director
Following an 18-month search, the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra has announce the appointment of Canadian conductor Simon Rivard as their next Music Director, effective June 1. Simon, who succeeds Marc David, was one of our finalists in the NSO’s search process, visiting St. John’s to conduct Masterworks 1 in September 2024, and Sinfonia 2 in January […]
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11 months ago
RCMP tickets driver, seizes vehicle after single-vehicle crash in Point Leamington
Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responded to a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Route 350 in Point Leamington on June 9. The driver of the vehicle left the scene before police arrived. He was located a short time later and provided a roadside breath test. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP received a report […]
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11 months ago
Police responds to disturbance in residential area of Harbour Main, man arrested and charged
Following a report of a disturbance in a residential area of Harbour Main on June 9, 22-year-old Morgan Hatcher was arrested by Holyrood RCMP. He is charged with a number of criminal offences. Shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Monday, police received the report from an individual who was threatened by a man holding a knife. While responding, […]
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11 months ago
Northpine Foundation invests $1.1 Million in CAYAC Clinic at the Janeway to expand care for children and youth in alternate care
The Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation has announced a transformational $1.1 million investment from the Northpine Foundation in support of the CAYAC Clinic (Children and Youth in Alternate Care) at the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre. The CAYAC Clinic is a multidisciplinary, multiagency program providing coordinated, trauma-informed care to some of the most vulnerable children and […]
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11 months ago
Dirt bike operator ticketed for multiple violations in Bonavista
On Monday the RCMP ticketed a youth for multiple violations following a report received of operation of an ATV on a roadway in Bonavista. Shortly before 7:00 p.m., police received a report of a dirt bike speeding along Sebastian Drive. A description of the dirt bike and the operator was provided. A short time later, […]
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11 months ago
MADD Canada to recognize Police Officers for keeping roads safe
On Friday, police officers across the province will be recognized at the 2025 MADD Canada’s Team Nick Coates Awards ceremony. The awards are for officers who go above and beyond to remove impaired drivers from the province’s roads, waterways and trails. This year, 16 police officers will be presented with the awards. Officers who have […]
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11 months ago
Government hosting Newfoundland and Labrador Jobs Forum
Premier John Hogan will deliver closing remarks at the Newfoundland and Labrador Jobs Forum today at the Holiday Inn, on Portugal Cove Road in St. John’s. The forum is hosted by Minister of Jobs, Immigration and Growth Gerry Byrne. The forum brings together industry partners, educators, labour representatives, community leaders and various levels of government […]
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11 months ago
Wet roads in some areas and several ferry and flight delays
Roads across the southwest coast are wet and dry elsewhere across the Island for the time being. Roads in Labrador are wet. Marine Atlantic has cancelled the crossings scheduled for this morning from Port aux Basques to North Sydney. Both the MV Beaumont Hamel and MV Flanders will operate on a load-and-goload-and-go service, starting at […]
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