6 months ago
‘We Stand on Guard Once More’ tops $1.2 million for wildfire relief
The final total for the “We Stand on Guard Once More” benefit concert came in at $1.2 million for wildfire relief.
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6 months ago
Crowds brave wind and rain to attend Remembrance Day ceremony at National War Memorial
Hundreds of people braved the wind and rain to attend the annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in St. John’s Tuesday. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill was there.
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6 months ago
Arrest warrant issued for Benjamin Gregoire
An arrest warrant has been issued for 23-year-old Benjamin Gregoire, who is actively evading police. Sheshatshiu RCMP is looking to arrest Gregoire in relation to charges of: Anyone having information on the current location of Benjamin Gregoire asked to contact Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-497-8700.
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6 months ago
Arrest warrant issued for Alanna Pynn
Clarenville RCMP is looking for 32-year-old Alanna Pynn, who is actively evading police. Pynn is wanted in relation to charges of: Anyone having information on the current location of Alanna Pynn asked to contact Clarenville RCMP at 709-497-8700.
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6 months ago
Sentencing hearing for former teacher, coach Markus Hicks set for Wednesday
The sentencing former teacher and volleyball coach Markus Hicks is scheduled to begin Wednesday at provincial court in St. John’s. Hicks pleaded guilty to more than four dozen sex-related charges. They include 13 counts of sexual assault, along with being disguised with intent to commit a crime, possessing and receiving child pornography and child luring. […]
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6 months ago
Food First NL applauds Budget 2025 win, urges more action on food security
Food First NL says this year’s federal budget delivers only one of its 16 recommendations on food security. Back in August, the group joined national advocates calling for higher incomes, targets to reduce food insecurity, Indigenous-led food programs, and a permanent school food program. Budget 2025 only fulfills that last request, making the National School […]
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6 months ago
Justice Minister to discuss N.L. wildfires at emergency management meetings in Toronto
Minister of Justice and Public Safety Helen Conway Ottenheimer, will participate in the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Leaders Emergency Management meetings taking place in Toronto this week. The meetings will bring together emergency management leaders from across Canada to discuss key priorities and collaborative strategies to strengthen national and regional preparedness and response capabilities. Agenda items include: […]
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6 months ago
Impaired driver arrested after failing to stop at police checkpoint near Corner Brook
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s (RNC) new Traffic Services Unit conducted a traffic safety checkpoint in the Corner Brook region this past weekend, resulting in the arrest of an impaired driver. Shortly after 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, a vehicle approached the checkpoint on Route 450, near Cook’s Brook on the South Shore, and failed […]
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6 months ago
Remembrance Day ceremony in St. John’s scaled back due to forecasted stormy weather
Tuesday’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in St. John’s will look a little different this year, as organizers adjust plans due to the forecasted stormy weather. The Royal Canadian Legion announced Monday that the annual parade traditionally held before the ceremony has been cancelled because of expected wind and rain. Instead, parade […]
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6 months ago
‘We Stand on Guard Once More’ benefit concert raises more than $1 million for wildfire relief
The “We Stand on Guard Once More” benefit concert raised more than $1 million dollars for wildfire relief Monday night. The show was hosted at the Jag Soundhouse by Toni-Marie Wiseman and Damhnait Doyle. It featured performances from groups like the Ennis Sisters, Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers, the Masterless Men and Shanneyganock. Premier […]
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