8 months ago
Province warns residents to be ready for heavy rain, high winds
The provincial government is monitoring forecast information of a strong weather system that is anticipated to affect a significant portion of Newfoundland and Labrador for the next few days. Environment Canada has issued wind and rainfall warnings, as well as special weather statements as an intense low-pressure system will bring heavy rain, high winds and […]
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8 months ago
Former U.S. Vice-President Dick Cheney passes away
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful vice presidents in U.S. history, has died at age 84. In a statement released by his family, he died Monday due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family said Tuesday in a statement. “For decades, Dick Cheney served our nation, including as White House […]
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8 months ago
Placentia RCMP stops unlicensed driver for speeding, impounds vehicle
A 34-year-old man had his vehicle impounded by Placentia RCMP on Saturday, after he was stopped for speeding and found to be operating without a valid driver’s license. At approximately 2:24 p.m. on Nov. 1, an officer on patrol observed a drive travelling 90 km/hour through a 50 km/hr zone in Jerseyside. A traffic stop […]
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8 months ago
Federal government presenting budget today
Canadians will get a look at what is included in the federal budget today. It is the first time the Carney government has presented a budget. It will be presented by Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne. The budget is a confidence motion, and it remains to be seen if the government will […]
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