The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is confirming a case of rabies in a bat in the Trinity Bay area. This is the second detection of rabies in a bat in the province. The first detection occurred in Cartwright in 2004. Rabies is a fatal disease of mammals that is usually spread by the […]
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Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire extinguished near a Newfoundland Power substation west of Port aux Basques on Friday. Police are now asking the public to come forward with any information about this incident. Just before 11:00 p.m. on July 10, police responded to a report of a small brush fire extinguished […]
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Officers with the RCMP West District General Investigation Section (GIS) arrested 44-year-old Bert Gosney and 38-year-old Krystal White after a traffic stop in Deer Lake determined they were both in violation of police-imposed conditions. Around 5:30 p.m. on July 11, an officer with the West District GIS was roadside conducting a traffic stop, when a […]
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The province is further enhancing wildfire suppression and emergency service resources in Labrador. Minister Forsey made the announcement in Labrador West, joined by Labrador West MHA Joe Power, Wabush Mayor Gertie Canning, and Labrador City Mayor Jordan Brown. To further support wildfire suppression resources in Labrador, the province will: “In the past days and weeks, […]
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It was a jaw-dropping sight on Newfoundland’s southwest coast Sunday morning. While out cod fishing off Isle aux Morts, Wade Huelin came face-to-face with one of the ocean’s true giants – a massive basking shark he estimates measured almost 30 feet long. The incredible encounter happened around 7:30 Sunday morning, but that wasn’t all. Huelin […]
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Police ticketed a 48-year-old woman Friday morning after responding to a collision and discovering the driver had been operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s licence. Just before 8:00 a.m. on July 10, officers received a report of a two-vehicle collision near the ferry terminal. Police attended the scene and confirmed that one of the […]
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One of Newfoundland and Labrador’s biggest summer sports fundraisers is back, and once again, Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook is bringing plenty of star power with him. The third annual Alex Newhook Golf Classic tees off August 4th at Bally Haly Country Club in St. John’s. Joining Newhook this year are Canadiens teammates Jayden Struble, […]
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If you’re heading on vacation in the coming days, you should prepare for some heat warnings. Environment Canada has issues warnings in parts of Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario, where humidex values could make it feel like a sweltering 45. Cities like Ottawa and Toronto can expect maximum temperatures of 37 C today with humidex values making […]
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Natuashish RCMP advises that Bradley Rich has been arrested, and thanks the public for their assistance. The 31-year-old was the subject of active arrest warrants, and was actively evade police. He was wanted in relation to a number of Criminal Code charges including:
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More than two-thirds (68%) say at least half of their income is already committed to bills, debt payments and regular expenses before it arrives, while two in five (42%) say most of their paycheque is already spoken for, both the highest proportions among regions. Many Atlantic Canadians are entering each pay period with much of […]
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