Clarenville RCMP is investigating a case of mischief and property damage at the Come By Chance dog park. Several pieces of dog agility equipment appeared to be intentionally damaged. The community dog park, located on Lion’s Path in Town of Come By Chance, was the target of recent vandalism. On Tuesday, Aug 19, police received […]
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The RNC has laid charges following a weekend shooting in the town of Paradise. Ashton Whelan, 21, will appear in court today on charges of: · Attempted Murder · Discharging a firearm with intent · Reckless discharge of a firearm · Pointing a firearm · Robbery · Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose · Unauthorized possession of a firearm · Possession […]
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Provincial NDP leader Jim Dinn is calling for a permanent, full-time job guarantee for new nursing graduates following revelations last week from the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador (RNUNL) that the majority of new grads are only being offered temporary positions. “It’s absurd. We could hire three nurses for the price the Liberals are […]
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Cooler temperatures along with continued rain, drizzle and fog will provide a good firefighting day for all three wildfires. According to the province, this morning’s conditions have created a low ceiling on the Kingston fire and will delay air tanker and heavy helicopter support until fog dissipates and ceiling conditions improve. Kingston The Kingston wildfire received […]
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Outpatient services at Carbonear General Hospital that were impacted by the ongoing wildfires resumed regular operations today. Pop-up clinics remain in place in Carbonear, including at the reception centre at Carbonear Academy and at the Carbonear Community Health Services building. Individuals have been contacted directly to reschedule their appointments, as needed.
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The Paddy’s Pond wildfire is now classified as being held. Work done by ground crews yesterday along the transmission line is what completed the containment. Now that this wildfire is being held, the St. John’s Regional Fire Department has contributed one engine and a crew of four firefighters to the wildfire in Conception Bay North. […]
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Hockey NL says the province’s first-ever female hockey association will be in place for the 2025-2026 hockey season. The Exploits Female Minor Hockey Association will be responsible for the administration of girl’s hockey in the Exploits Valley area communities that were previously overseen by the Grand Falls-Windsor, Bishop’s Falls and Botwood Area Minor Hockey Associations. […]
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Marine Atlantic has issued a Request for Proposals to identify interested organizations with an existing vessel and that are prepared to enter into a five-year charter agreement. This vessel will replace the Leif Ericson, which was built 35 years ago. The charter vessel will need to be a maximum of 195 metres, offer between 1800-3000 […]
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A 51-year-old man has been arrested after fleeing a collision in Paradise on Tuesday evening, around 7:00 p.m. The RNC responded to a motor vehicle collision in which a single vehicle had collided with a pole, a fence, and several trees. The driver left the scene but was later located by police. The man was […]
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There is a chance of showers on the Avalon this morning. Smoke will linger on the northern Avalon. Rain in central Newfoundland will come to an end this morning, making way for a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. It will be mostly sunny across the west coast. Temperatures are expected to range from […]
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