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3 years ago
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Weekend shopping leads to life-changing ‘Set for Life’ top-prize win

Jennifer Ledrew of Paradise was spending her Friday night shopping with a friend when she decided to pick up a Scratch’N Win ticket at the mall lottery kiosk, leading to a Set for Life top prize win. Ledrew tucked the Set for Life ticket away until she had some downtime the following day to scratch […]

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3 years ago
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Police continue searching for missing St. John’s man

The RNC are continuing the search for missing person, Basil Young. The 62-year-old was last seen in the downtown area of St. John’s on the afternoon of Nov. 9. Young is described to be 5’10, and about 140 pounds. He has grey hair and often wears a ball hat. Young was wearing a black jacket, […]

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3 years ago
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71-year-old arrested after assault in CBS

The RNC were called to a residence in the town of CBS yesterday afternoon to a report of an assault. Officers arrested a male and he was charged with assault, overcoming resistance and uttering threats. The 71-year-old male was conveyed to the St John’s Lockup to appear in court in the morning.

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3 years ago
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Provincial Government Issues a Request for Proposals for the Sale or Lease of Bull Arm Site

Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology Andrew Parsons announced on Wednesday that the province has issued a Request for Proposals for the possible sale or lease of the Bull Arm Fabrication Site. After proposals are received and assessed, government will determine which, if any, of the plans that are forthcoming warrant proceeding to the next […]

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3 years ago
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RNC find man wanted on arrest warrant asleep in car in St. John’s

On Wednesday afternoon the RNC were conducting patrols in the west end of St. John’s when they observed a male asleep in a vehicle. The officer was familiar with the male and was aware that he had an outstanding arrest warrant. The 28-year-old male attempted to evade police but was quickly taken into custody. The […]

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3 years ago
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Rocky Brook Road Bridge Closed Until Further Notice

The Rocky Brook Road Bridge, located on a forest access road approximately 13 kilometres north of the Town of Badger is closed until further notice. The bridge was closed to all vehicle, ATV, snowmobile and pedestrian traffic on December 13. Structural damage to the bridge has made it unsafe for use. Signage has been posted […]

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3 years ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Messy commute across parts of the province

On the Great Northern Peninsula, roads are snow-covered with slushy patches. There are some icy and slushy patches with drifting snow from Clam Brook to Swift Current. Elsewhere across the Island, roads are bare with some isolated icy patches. In Labrador, roads from Churchills Falls to the Quebec border are partly snow-covered with icy patches. […]

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3 years ago
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Miawpukek First Nation improving water system

Miawpukek First Nation is embarking on a significant water system upgrade. The upgrade will result in sustained access to safe and clean drinking water in the community. Booster pumps will be installed and there will be upgrades to the water treatment plant will ensure ample water pressure. Design work immediately and is supported by Indigenous […]

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3 years ago
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Fuel prices increase, while carbon pricing gets added in parts of Labrador

Gas is up slightly today by 1.1 cents. Diesel on the Island is up 0.4 cents per litre and 0.3 cents in western Labrador. The cost of furnace oil heating fuel has increased by 0.45 cents. Stove oil heating fuel on the Island has increased by 1.10 cents per litre and stove oil heating fuel […]

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3 years ago
Justice, News, Politics

Skyrocketing costs force province back to drawing board in designing new penitentiary

It’s back to the drawing board for government in its quest to replace the aging Her Majesty’s Penitentiary. Skyrocketing construction costs have forced the province to look for a new design. NTV’S David Salter has tonight’s top story.

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