Legal community raises concerns about provincial court cuts ahead of minister’s update
Justice Minister Helen Conway Ottenheimer will give an update Thursday on reduced services at provincial courts. The recent cuts are now drawing concerns from the legal community. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.
Read morePolice execute search warrant on Witless Bay Line, recover heavy-duty equipment from Clarenville and St. John’s
Avalon East District RCMP and East District General Investigation (GIS) recovered snow removal equipment stolen from Clarenville, as well as a Bobcat tracked loader reported stolen to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) in St. John’s during a search on Witless Bay Line late last week. On Friday, Nov. 28, RCMP East District General Investigation Section […]
Read moreArrest warrant issued for Eugene Rich
Sheshatshiu RCMP is looking to arrest 39-year-old Eugene Rich, who is actively evading police. Rich is wanted in connection to a single count of assault. A warrant for his arrest was issued on Dec. 2. Anyone with information on his current whereabouts is asked to contact the Sheshatshiu RCMP detachment at 709-497-8700.
Read moreProvince to provide update on work to address issues in courts
Helen Conway Ottenheimer, the Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will be available to the media tomorrow (Thursday, December 4) to provide an update on the ongoing work to address the issues being experienced in the provincial courts. The availability will begin at 2 p.m. in the Confederation Building Media Centre.
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