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8 months ago
Health, News

RNU demands immediate reversal of leave restrictions during CorCare Go-Live

The Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland & Labrador (RNU) is demanding that NL Health Services immediately reverse its directive to restrict vacation and personal leave during the upcoming CorCare go-live. The directive, issued by memo, states that “discretionary leave requests will not be approved” during the freeze period. RNU President Yvette Coffey says this action is […]

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8 months ago
Justice, Local News, News

Hopedale RCMP arrest man after assault with a weapon, firearm seized

Hopedale RCMP arrested an 18-year-old man on Wednesday following a report of an assault at a home in Hopedale. Police were called to the scene shortly after 9:00 a.m. on Oct 1, after receiving a report of a man who entered a home in possession of a firearm and assaulted one person inside. The suspect, […]

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8 months ago
News

RCMP responds to disturbance call, man charged with uttering threats

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is investigating after responding Wednesday afternoon to a disturbance in progress inside a home in Botwood. A 39-year-old man was arrested and faces criminal charges. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 1, police responded to reports of a disturbance at a home on Wentzells Road in Botwood. Police arrived on scene to […]

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8 months ago
Justice, News

Police arrest wanted man after flight from police; multiple charges laid

Holyrood RCMP located a 24-year-old St. John’s man wanted for flight from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) yesterday. The man now faces a number of additional charges including resisting arrest and refusal to comply with a demand for a blood sample. On Sept., 30, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers with the Holyrood RCMP attempted to […]

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8 months ago
Justice, News

Police responds to motor vehicle collision near Saint Lunaire-Griquet; three injured

Three people were transported to hospital after a motor vehicle collision on Route 436 near Saint Lunaire-Griquet on Tuesday. At approximately 8:08 p.m. on Sept. 30, Roddickton RCMP responded to a report of a serious collision along Route 436 outside of Saint Lunaire-Griquet involving a passenger car and a sport utility vehicle (SUV). Officers attended […]

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8 months ago
News

Man on outstanding warrant arrested in Downtown St. John’s

On Wednesday afternoon, the RNC responded to a residence in the downtown area of St John’s to a report of suspicious activity in progress. Responding officers located a male matching the description. Officers attempted to speak with the male, who fled on foot. Officers caught and detained the 27-year-old male, and it was discovered that […]

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8 months ago
News, Traffic

Temporary Ramp Closures today and tomorrow at Cloverleaf Overpass on Pitts Memorial Drive

Today and Friday, there will be intermittent ramp closures at the Cloverleaf Overpass on Pitts Memorial Drive to allow for ongoing bridge work. Today, there will be an eastbound ramp closure from 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. on the ramp from Route 2 to Trans-Canada Highway eastbound. Drivers coming from CBS who wish to travel east […]

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8 months ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Fair driving conditions across most of the province

Roads on the Avalon Peninsula are wet in some areas due to isolated showers. Elsewhere across the province, roads are dry. Visibility is good. The M.V. Veteran will operate in combination with Change Islands. Due to surge in Farewell, the first trip on the MV Astron W will be cancelled. The MV Challenge One is […]

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8 months ago
News, NTV Weather Update, Weather

Nice across the Island, unsettled in Labrador

NewfoundlandIt will be clear across western areas of the Island today, and cloudy to start over eastern areas with a few showers over the Avalon. Clouds will gradually clear in the east. Winds will generally gust between 40 and 60 km/h. Highs from 7 to 12 are expected. LabradorIt will be mostly cloudy across Labrador […]

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8 months ago
Local News, News, Politics

It’s municipal election day across the province

Residents across Newfoundland and Labrador will cast ballots today to vote for councillors and mayors. Polls will be open in most areas from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eligible voters will be required to show a valid identification card. This does not apply to the City of St. John’s, which rescheduled their election to October […]

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