The provincial government says it is hitting the reset button on both the Cartwright school project and the Martin Gallant Building redevelopment in Stephenville Crossing. Lisa Dempster, MHA for the area, says she was shocked to learn through a government news release that the long-awaited school project for Cartwright had been cancelled. She argues the […]
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Three motorists were arrested for impaired driving by RCMP Traffic Services West and Rocky Harbour RCMP over the weekend. All three drivers will appear in court at later dates to answer to charges of impaired operation. One of the drivers is facing additional criminal charges related to their arrest. Each driver had their licence suspended […]
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RCMP West District General Investigation Section (GIS) arrested two people on Friday afternoon after a traffic stop near Deer Lake resulted in the seizure of cocaine, prescription pills and drug paraphernalia. On Jan. 30, at approximately 2:00 p.m. an officer was on patrol near Deer Lake and conducted a traffic stop on Route 430, with […]
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating an armed robbery in St. John’s. On Friday, Jan. 30, around 4:45 p.m., police responded to an armed robbery at a business in Churchill Square. The suspect presented a weapon, demanded jewelry from an employee and fled the area before officers arrived. There were no injuries. The RNC is seeking […]
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The Town of Trepassey has declared a state of emergency after a severe winter storm knocked out the towns breakwater once again, damaging the road to the Lower Coast. Mayor Wanda Waddleton signed off on the declaration today. Access to the Lower Coast of Trepassey is compromised as a result of recent storm surge damage, […]
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