5 months ago
Public cautioned about telephone scam targeting seniors
The province is advising seniors and their families that a telephone scam has been reported in Newfoundland and Labrador. The caller claims to be calling on behalf of Premier Tony Wakeham and asks the recipient to share their banking information in order to receive a senior’s bonus. The provincial government or Premier Wakeham’s office would never […]
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5 months ago
Canada Post says Santa’s letters are getting through
According to Canada Post, millions of little Canadians who write to Santa with their wish lists will get a response this year. A month-long strike by over 50,000 postal workers last year meant Santa couldn’t respond to letters, but don’t worry kids, Santa is reading every one. Canada Post spokesman Phil Legault says more than […]
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5 months ago
Police arrest man for impaired operation, impound vehicle
Bay St. George RCMP charged a 34-year-old man with impaired operation and refusal to comply with a demand early Saturday morning. The vehicle he was driving — which had been taken without the owner’s permission — was seized by police and impounded. On Dec. 13, at approximately 1:37 a.m., officers responded to a call at […]
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5 months ago
Police arrest man and woman in centre city robbery
On Monday at 1:40 p.m. police responded to a robbery in progress at a business in the center city. Officers began to search the area and located a male and female matching the suspect description. The female was cooperative but the male decided to put up a fight. Police took both into custody and brought […]
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