Springdale RCMP arrested a 40-year-old man Tuesday afternoon after responding to a report of a suspected impaired driver. The driver refused to identify himself to police, refused to comply with a breath demand and was determined to be in breach of release conditions imposed by the courts in Nova Scotia. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on […]
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Equinor has reached an agreement with BP to acquire its interest in the Bay du Nord development. The deal increases Equinor’s ownership of the project to 100 per cent. In a statement, Equinor said the transaction reflects BP’s efforts to simplify its portfolio, and gives Equinor increased flexibility to continue maturing the Bay du Nord […]
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The Newfoundland Regiment’s hope to host the 2028 Memorial Cup fell short today. The Regiment was among four QMJHL teams to make a bid to host Canadian junior hockey’s premiere event. Earlier today, the league announced two finalists to host the event, but unfortunately, the City of St. John’s was not one of them.In a […]
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Off-road vehicle operators in the Whitbourne area will see an increased police presence as officers hit the trails to enforce all rules and regulations outlined in the Off-Road Vehicles, Highway Traffic and Liquor Control Acts, as well as the Criminal Code. As the summer recreation season kicks off, all off-road vehicle operators, parents and guardians are reminded that […]
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First Light is preparing to release a guide detailing the legal rights of Indigenous Peoples in Newfoundland and Labrador who are or have been incarcerated in any of the adult correctional facilities in the Province. The guide serves as a companion to First Light’s March 2026 report, Overrepresented and Undercounted: A Snapshot of Indigenous Adult […]
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