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Baby humpback whale found entangled in fishing gear
Newfoundland and Labrador Whale Release and Strandings is trying to keep their eye on a baby humpback whale that seems to be entangled in fishing gear. The whale was spotted near Isle-Aux-Mortis on Sunday, but it seems to have made some distance since then. The Whale Release and Strandings group says the whale was last […]
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Bay St. George RCMP stops stolen vehicle, arrests impaired driver
Bay St. George RCMP arrested a 30-year-old man Friday night after a traffic stop revealed that the vehicle he was driving had been reported stolen. The man was also provided a demand for a blood sample, as officers suspected he was impaired by drugs. Just before 11:00 p.m. on July 10, officers patrolling the Trans-Canada […]
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Province mourns loss of renowned seabird biologist, Bill Montevecchi
The province is mourning the loss of a renowned seabird biologist and environmental advocate. Bill Montevecchi passed away this weekend. Montevecchi dedicated his life to understanding birds and marine life. He spent more than four decades as a professor at Memorial University, building its seabird research program and mentoring many marine science leaders across Canada. […]
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Harbour Grace RCMP arrests suspect in break and enter
Harbour Grace RCMP arrested a 33-year-old Stephenville woman Saturday evening after responding to a report of a break and enter at a commercial property in Carbonear. At approximately 8:14 p.m. on July 11, Harbour Grace RCMP received a call reporting a break and enter at a commercial building on Columbus Drive in Carbonear. Police attended […]
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