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Springdale RCMP charges man with refusing to provide sample and obstruction
Springdale RCMP arrested a 40-year-old man Tuesday afternoon after responding to a report of a suspected impaired driver. The driver refused to identify himself to police, refused to comply with a breath demand and was determined to be in breach of release conditions imposed by the courts in Nova Scotia. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on […]
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Temporary Housing Assistance for Conception Bay North Residents Extended – March 31, 2027
The province said in a statement this afternoon they are continuing to support individuals and families in Conception Bay North who lost their uninsured primary residence in the 2025 wildfires. The Temporary Housing Assistance Program is being extended to March 31, 2027, ensuring households without insurance that lost their primary residence continue to receive financial […]
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Agriculture Expo returns to Corner Brook Civic Centre, September 18 – 20
The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture are gearing up for their annual Agriculture Expo – celebrating local farmers and producers. According to organizers, the expo will feature an animal farm exhibit, sheep shearing demonstrations, Farmer’s Market, culinary demonstrations, a Kid’s Cultivation Station, and a variety of live demonstrations designed to engage and inspire attendees […]
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Bear sightings increase in Western Newfoundland
There has been at least two black bear sightings in both Pasadena and Corner Brook just this week. Bears have been seen around the community, in residential areas and walking trails. The town of Pasadena took to social media advising residents of a bear presence in the area, and are asking residents to urge extreme […]
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City of St. John’s launches first affordable housing land disposition opportunity
The City of St. John’s is taking another step to support the development of affordable housing by launching its first Request for Proposals (RFP) under a new Land Disposition Program. The RFP invites qualified non-profit organizations, charities and development partnerships to submit proposals for the development of affordable housing on City-owned land at 23-31 Plymouth Road. […]
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Canadian Taxpayers Federation praises home heating rebate
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is praising the Wakeham government’s announcement of a 15 per cent electricity rebate that will save the average Newfoundland and Labrador household $351 annually. “This is real relief that families will feel on every single power bill,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director and General Counsel. “When a family turns up […]
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Bay St. George RCMP arrests drug-impaired driver
Bay St. George RCMP arrested and charged a man with impaired operation after responding to a report that he was unresponsive in a vehicle Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 4:00 p.m. on September 8, officers conducting proactive patrols in Stephenville Crossing were approached by a concerned bystander who reported a man who appeared to be unconscious […]
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25 years after 9/11, piece of World Trade Center steel delivered to Lewisporte as lasting tribute
A special piece of history has now found a home in Lewisporte, 25 years after the community opened its doors to people affected by the September 11th attacks. Yesterday was an emotional and proud moment for two Lewisporte firefighters, Battalion Chief Rob Fudge and Assistant Chief Stephen Cole. Twenty-five years ago, the two were among […]
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Grade school and university students head back for new school year
It was the first day of school for students across the province. At Octagon Pond Elementary in Paradise, students were greeted by the education minister and members of the RNC and RCMP. NTV’s Bailey Howard was there.
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