3 years ago
Newfoundland and Labrador charities looking for donations on Giving Tuesday
Today marks Giving Tuesday, a day that follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and encourages the public to focus on giving back, rather than getting. It’s an opportunity to focus on donating time, money or resources to charitable groups to help them on their mission to improve the quality of life of those they serve. […]
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3 years ago
St. John’s man wins ‘Set for Life’; plans trip to Europe and take in a Bruce Springsteen concert
Reginald Hoskins of St. John’s was in disbelief when he saw three sandal symbols accompanied by the words “Set for Life” in the prize box on his recent Scratch’N Win ticket.“I thought it was a mistake, so I scanned it with the mobile app and then called customerservice at Atlantic Lottery to confirm,” Hoskins said. […]
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3 years ago
Assault charge laid against RCMP officer following SIRT-NL investigation
A SIRT-NL investigation into a June 2, 2023 incident at Stephenville Airport, involving an on-duty RCMP officer, has resulted in a charge under the Criminal Code. SIRT-NL director Michael King has charged the subject officer, Cst. Jeffrey Cormier, with: 1. Assault, pursuant to s. 266 of the Criminal Code. The subject officer has been given a court date […]
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3 years ago
Health Canada adds cantaloupe sold in NL to recall list
The Public Health Agency of Canada recently expanded its recall of cantaloupe fruit responsible for making people sick in salmonella, and it includes cantaloupes sold in this province. Health Canada initially published the recall last week after one person died from contracting the bacterial illness. on Friday, the agency reported more than 60 confirmed cases […]
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