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11 months ago

Community raises thousands for popular DJ after sudden stroke

Residents across the province are rallying in support of well-known DJ Lex Griffiths who suffered a sudden stroke earlier this week. Country artist Justin Fancy organized a GoFundMe on Griffiths behalf, saying “Lex suffered a sudden stroke that has changed his life in an instant. While we are incredibly grateful that he is still with […]

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11 months ago

St. John’s doctor returning from Gaza after one month of medical aid work

Palestine Action YYT is pleased to announce that local physician Dr. Elise Thorburn is scheduled to arrive back in Newfoundland Friday after spending the last month as an emergency physician in Gaza, Palestine. Dr. Thorburn provided critical medical care to victims of Israel’s ongoing genocide through volunteering with Glia, a medical solidarity organization. “The resilience […]

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11 months ago

St. John’s Man Wanted on Serious Charges

RNC are searching for a St. John’s man wanted on serious charges. Michael Oakley, who also goes by Michael Pippy, is wanted for assault, assault with a weapon, armed robbery, injuring or endangering an animal, and several weapons offences, among others. The 26-year old is 6’1, 140lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyes, and anyone […]

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11 months ago

Two Drivers Busted for Street Racing on Kenmount Road

Around 9:40pm Thursday night, RNC patrol officers on observed two vehicles on Kenmount Road begin racing side by side from a green light, reaching speeds over 100km/h. With the help of another police vehicle, both cars were stopped. The 20-year old and 35-year old drivers were ticketed for racing on a highway and their vehicles […]

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