11 months ago
New-Wes-Valley RCMP stop excessive speeder with suspended license
A police officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for excessive speeding Tuesday afternoon near Greenspond. During the traffic stop, it was discovered that the driver’s license had been medically suspended. At about 1:30 p.m. on September 16, an officer observed the vehicle travelling in excess of 135 km/hr in an 80 km/hr zone on Route […]
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11 months ago
Veterans Memorial Highway reopens after single-vehicle collision
Veterans Memorial Highway has reopened between Roaches Line and Mackinsons after a single vehicle motor vehicle collision. The highway had been impassable in both directions while Trinity Conception RCMP and emergency crews responded.
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11 months ago
Bank of Canada reduces its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, with the Bank Rate at 2.75%
Global economic growth is showing signs of slowing. In the United States, business investment has been strong but consumers are cautious and employment gains have slowed. US inflation has picked up in recent months as businesses appear to be passing on some tariff costs to consumer prices. Growth in the euro area has moderated as […]
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11 months ago
Families push for lifeboat station in Labrador on anniversary of Island Lady loss
This week marked four years since the loss of the Island Lady fishing vessel, where two crew members lost their lives. Now, there are renewed calls by a dedicated mother to improve Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue services in Labrador. Four years ago, the tragic loss of the F.V. Island Lady claimed the lives […]
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