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7 months ago

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP investigate assault, man arrested and charged

A 34-year-old man was arrested by Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP last week in relation to an assault. Just after 1:00 p.m. on Jan. 23, police received a report of an assault in the community of Grand Falls-Windsor. The victim had been physically assaulted while in their vehicle, by a person known to them. The incident was […]

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7 months ago

Latest storm prompts schools on the Avalon to close early today

Schools in the St. John’s metro region will close two hours early this afternoon due to the forecasted weather and anticipated reduced visibility. A system that battered the eastern seaboard and the maritimes is headed for this province later this morning. Up to 25cm’s could fall before it passes on. Information will be available at www.nlschools.ca in the school […]

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7 months ago

Rocky Harbour RCMP investigating residential fire, requesting public’s assistance

Police are investigating a fire at a vacant residence that occurred late at night on Jan. 17 on Payne’s Path in Rocky Harbour. Police are asking the public to come forward with any information about this incident. At approximately 10:45 p.m. on Jan. 17, police, along with Rocky Harbour Fire Department, responded to a report […]

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7 months ago

Potential for Closure of Andrew Sheppard Memorial Bridge in Glovertown due to ice build up

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising the public that there is potential for the closure of the Andrew Sheppard Memorial Bridge in the Town of Glovertown (Route 310) as a result of ice build up. The situation is being monitored closely by departmental staff who will remain onsite. If closure of the bridge […]

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