4 months ago
Inside Story: Tories concerned about increase in intimate partner violence numbers
The RCMP recently released numbers showing a 51 per cent increase in reports of intimate partner violence from 2022 to 2023. Today, the Tories said government investment to address the problem is inadequate.
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4 months ago
Police investigating theft of boat and motor
Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP is investigating a recent theft of a boat and motor that was stolen while moored at Churchill River, near Mud Lake Road. The theft occurred sometime between June 23-June 25. The boat is described a 20-foot Serpent fibreglass vessel. The motor is described as a 90 hp Yamaha outboard engine. The investigation […]
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4 months ago
Arrest warrant issued for Jonathan Burke
A warrant of arrest has been issued for 25-year-old Jonathan Burke of Stephenville who is wanted for breaches of a Conditional Sentence Order (CSO). Burke, who has been evading police for some time, is described as approximately 5 foot 10 inches tall, of a slim build and has light colored patchy facial hair. He is […]
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4 months ago
Sheilagh O’Leary nominated as NL NDP Candidate in St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi
Sheilagh O’Leary has been officially nominated as the NDP’s candidate in St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi for the 2025 provincial election. O’Leary is a St. John’s-based artist, producer, and longtime volunteer and advocate. With a background in visual media, community leadership, and public service, she has spent over three decades advocating for inclusion, environmental stewardship, and […]
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4 months ago
Police arrests driver for dangerous operation, flight from police
Twenty-eight-year-old Jordan Muise was arrested by Bay St. George RCMP on Tuesday for dangerous operation and flight from police. On Tuesday, around 11:45 p.m., police saw a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed in the Shallop Cove area. In the interest of public safety, officers did not engage in pursuit. A short time […]
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4 months ago
Police investigating aggravated assault at Da Shed pub, three individuals arrested
Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP arrested three individuals — 38-year-old Jennifer Michelin, 21-year-old Tristen Michelin and a youth — in relation to a serious assault that occurred at Da Shed pub in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on June 28. At approximately 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, police received a report of an assault involving a weapon that occurred […]
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4 months ago
St. John’s sending residential tax bills
All residential tax bills have been forwarded by the city of St. John’s. The bills cover July to December 2025. The bills will be delivered via Canada Post, and residents should receive their bills within the coming weeks. If anyone has any questions regarding their tax bill, they can contact the city’s finance department at […]
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4 months ago
St. John’s launches Art Gallery Beautification Program
The City of St. John’s has launched a new initiative to help beautify vacant storefronts on Water Street and Duckworth Street. Through the Urban Art Gallery Beautification Program, property owners of vacant buildings on Water Street and Duckworth Street can partner with the City to showcase artwork from the City’s Civic Art Collection. The artwork […]
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4 months ago
Wet roads and foggy conditions this morning
Roads across the province are wet this morning. There are areas of fog along the south coast of the Island, the Avalon Peninsula, and southeastern sections of Labrador, which is causing reduced visibility. Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are operating on schedule. At the St. John’s International Airport, Porter Flight 299 is cancelled. Flights are […]
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