There was still no verdict in Dean Penney’s first-degree murder trial on Saturday. The jury has been sequestered since Wednesday evening and deliberations are continuing through the weekend. No verdict was reached on Saturday and the jury will reconvene Sunday morning. The 12 jurors must decide whether Penney is guilty or not guilty of first-degree […]
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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for parts of the northeast coast of the island, from Terra Nova to St. John’s and vicinity. Snow is expected to begin tonight, before changing over to rain Monday morning. During that transition, there is a risk of ice pellets and freezing rain. Rain will then switch […]
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This week, techNL released Scaling Up Innovation Champions in Newfoundland and Labrador, a framework for aligning public technology procurement with economic growth in the province. The report outlines practical steps to unlock greater economic impact, create high-value jobs, and help local tech companies scale. A large share of the provincial government’s current technology spending, according to […]
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With the busy holiday season upon us, the RNC is reminding residents to take some simple proactive steps to help keep their homes safe and secure. While many people are travelling, shopping or attending gatherings, there are always festive opportunists who end up on the naughty list for stealing holiday cheer. The RNC recommends taking […]
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The RNC has charged a man in connection with indecent acts that occurred at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary in St. John’s. The RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit was tasked to investigate the report of an inmate who was committing indecent acts in the presence of staff and other inmates over a series of […]
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