A man was arrested on May 31 after barricading himself inside a Newtown residence and refusing to surrender to police. New-Wes-Valley RCMP attended a residence on Main Street in Newtown early Sunday morning as part of an ongoing investigation into a prior report of assault. Police located the suspect, 65-year-old Jefforey Batten at the home, […]
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A 40-year-old woman has gone missing from Nain and police are asking for the public’s help in finding her. Janice Kitty Ikkusek is the subject of an active arrest warrant and is believed to be evading police. She’s wanted in connection with a break-in and multiple breaches of probation orders. Anyone with information is asked […]
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Memorial University’s Graduate Student Union’s fate will be determined this evening, but union representatives are hopeful that a renewed health and dental plan deal and a payment plan will be enough for members to vote to keep the union. Last month, a petition was put forth to dissolve the graduate union, which represents about 2,500 […]
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The United States, Iran and Israel have agreed to a two-week ceasefire as an 11th-hour deal allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to stall his threat of bombing Iran. According to a CTV News report, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said it has accepted the ceasefire and that it would negotiate with the United States in […]
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Parks Canada is advising the public and motorists travelling along road routes within Terra Nova National Park that smoke may be visible in the area between today and Friday.Weather permitting, Parks Canada will be burning brush accumulated as part of regular park operations in Terra Nova National Park. Smoke may be visible in the Newman […]
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