3 years ago
Accused sex offenders back in court next week
Two men who, police say, sexually assaulted and exploited youth in the metro area for several years are due back in provincial court in St. John’s this week. Tony Humby and Bruce Escott are scheduled to have their cases called before a judge on Tuesday. The RNC laid a new sex-related charge against Humby on […]
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3 years ago
Groups concerned with Bill-50 amendments
Some local organizations in the province say they’re shocked by the impacts of proposed amendments to provincial Name Change Legislation. The amendments to Bill-50 were introduced in response to questions raised about sex offenders changing their names. In a release Friday, Quadrangle, the St. John’s Status of Women Council and Trans Support NL say the […]
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3 years ago
RNC stop several people for impaired driving in metro
Police made multiple arrests over the weekend for impaired driving. Officers made a stop on MacDonald Drive in St. John’s. The 40 year old male driver was under the influence of alcohol and placed underarrest for impaired driving. After further investigation the driver was charged with; impairedoperation and over .80. Officers also stopped a vehicle […]
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3 years ago
Students outraged with MUN administration following AG report
The Canadian Federation of Students – Newfoundland & Labrador is calling for accountability from Memorial University administration following the release of the Auditor General’s report highlighting the extensive mismanagement of funds. Further, CFS is calling on government to reinstate funding to the university with direct allocations of how it is to be spent to better […]
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3 years ago
Environment Canada issues Special Weather Statement for possible snow Monday night into Tuesday
The Environment and Climate Change Canada Weather Office in Gander has issued a Special Weather Statement for the following areas: The Alert reads as follows Current details: First early-season accumulating snowfall expected for some areas. Total snowfall: trace along the coast to 5 cm inland and over higher terrain. Locations: all of Newfoundland except the […]
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3 years ago
Proposed amendments to the Buildings Accessibility Act to improve accessibility in public spaces
Proposed legislative amendments to the Buildings Accessibility Act, meant to improve accessibility in public spaces, received second reading in the House of Assembly this week. The three main amendments being proposed are: If these amendments pass in the House of Assembly, the Regulations under the Buildings Accessibility Act will also be updated to include a […]
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3 years ago
Mount Pearl man deceased following tragic accident downtown
One man is dead following an unusual incident in downtown St. John’s early Saturday morning. Emergency crews were called to the corner of Water Street and Adelaide Street shortly after 5 a.m. following initial reports of a motor vehicle-pedestrian collision. Upon investigation of the incident, it was determined no vehicle was involved. However, a critically-injured […]
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3 years ago
Duckworth detour expected to last a few weeks
There is currently a detour on Duckworth Street between Kings Road to Holloway Street to facilitate construction related to the National War Memorial refurbishment project. During the detour, pedestrian access will be maintained for businesses in the area. Should business owners have concerns, they are encouraged to speak to the project representatives on-site. Some on-road […]
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