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1 year ago

Evacuation order lifted for Perry’s Cove

Residents of Perry’s Cove are allowed to return home after an evacuation order was lifted Sunday. The unincorporated area remains under alert and a regional state of emergency. Route 70 remains closed north of Perry’s Cove to Northern Bay Brook Bridge. Residents returning to their properties are advised to travel through the detour around the […]

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1 year ago

Preliminary inquiry decision set

A St. John’s woman accused of killing a man by running him down with her vehicle last year will find out next month if there’s enough evidence against her to send her case to trial. The woman, whose name is banned from publication, had her preliminary inquiry this past week at provincial court. She’s charged […]

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1 year ago

Man arrested by Sheshatshiu RCMP after multiple fires in community

Sheshatshiu RCMP and the Sheshatshiu Fire Department responded early Friday morning to reports of fires at several locations in the community. A 24-year-old man was taken into police custody and faces arson and mischief-related charges. Starting at approximately 5:14 a.m. on Aug. 22, first responders received reports of multiple suspicious structure and vehicle fires in […]

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1 year ago

Conditions favourable for battling Kingston fire, while Martin Lake fire now ‘under control,’ province says in update

Conditions are favourable for battling the Conception Bay North wildfire, while the central Newfoundland fire is now under control, the province said in an update Sunday. Kingston Today’s forecast of clear skies, south-west winds and sunshine mean favourable conditions for aerial and ground suppression.  The ceiling is clearing above the Kingston wildfire, allowing for heavy […]

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