Former Olympic snowboarder and fugitive Ryan Wedding has been arrested in Mexico City after years on the run. The FBI confirmed that Wedding, who’s accused of running a multi-billion-dollar drug empire, was taken into custody last night. Wedding is alleged to have ordered at least four murders in Ontario. “He went from an Olympic snowboarder […]
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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance locating 31-year-old Peter Jones of Botwood, who is the subject of an active arrest warrant. Jones is wanted by Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP in relation to a charge of theft under $5,000 from Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP. He is also the subject of an active warrant in Alberta […]
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Burin Peninsula RCMP arrested a 46-year-old man in late Thursday afternoon after responding to reports from concerned residents about a possible arson. Michael Billard was located, arrested and charged with mischief, arson and uttering threats. Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 22nd, Burin Peninsula RCMP received a call from concerned citizens who had seen a […]
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The Registered Nurses’ Union (RNU) is reacting to the leadership transition at Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS), with Dr. Pat Parfrey stepping aside and Ron Johnson appointed as interim Chief Executive Officer. “We need stable, courageous leadership at the helm of NLHS,” said Yvette Coffey, RN, President of RNU. “Our healthcare system needs a […]
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A 39-year-old woman has died following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) incident that occurred on Jan. 20 on Route 203 near Fairhaven. Just before 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police received the report of an off-road vehicle incident involving two all-terrain vehicles. After a mechanical issue, an off-road vehicle operator was being towed by another ATV operator, […]
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The country’s best female curlers will begin play today at the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Mississauga, Ont. The first round of games will see Team Canada, four-time Canadian women’s champs Team Kerri Einarson of Gimli, Man., open against the Yukon. In total, 27 players in the 18-team field are making their Scotties debuts in […]
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The Federal and Provincial Governments have announced measures to assist farmers and producers affected by drought conditions in 2025. The Federal and Provincial Governments are opening the 2025 AgriStability program to accept late participants. Interested producers must submit their final application by the September 30, 2026 deadline. Opening late participation for 2025 ensures producers, such as fruit and vegetable growers, can access AgriStability support to help with problems they faced due to extreme dry […]
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With Canada’s skiing season in full swing, new research has unveiled the country’s top hidden gem resorts, where locals and tourists can enjoy the slopes without huge crowds – with one Labrador ski resort ranking among the best The research, by Jackpot City, looked at 173 ski resorts nationwide, comparing their visitor ratings and number of reviews […]
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Nain RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating overdue snowmobiler, John George Bennett. He was last seen yesterday, Jan. 22, approximately 25km outside of Natuashish. Bennett was meant to depart from the area around Natuashish and arrive in Nain sometime late last night and failed to arrive as expected. Police and loved ones are […]
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37 Signal Regiment will conduct Exercise SIBERIAN JIMMY in the Clarkes Beach area, specifically in and around the Emerald Vale Training Area from Jan. 23-25. Members of the public in and around Emerald Vale can expect to see approximately 20 soldiers carrying rifles, conducting winter familiarisation including the use of Arctic tents, conducting simulated defensive […]
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