1 month ago
NDP to introduce resolution calling to cap executive salaries at NL Power
Provincial NDP Leader Jim Dinn will introduce a private member’s resolution in the House of Assembly next week calling on government to cap executive salaries at Newfoundland Power – ensuring that “exorbitant pay is not being funded by ratepayers.” Since 2021, the price of electricity for residential consumers on the island has risen nearly 25%. […]
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Police seizes illicit drugs during traffic stop
A Sheshatshiu woman was arrested by the RCMP Labrador District General Investigation Section (GIS) on Thursday after a traffic stop on Route 520 resulted in the seizure of drugs, cash and drug paraphernalia. On April 16, Labrador District GIS stopped a vehicle on Route 520 near Sheshatshiu as part of an ongoing investigation. Officers located […]
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1 month ago
Amid surging fuel prices, Air Canada suspending flights to JFK, including daily route from Montreal
As jet fuel prices have doubled since the start of the Iran conflict and some lower profitability routes and flights are no longer economic, Air Canada is making schedule adjustments. The airline’s Toronto and Montreal services to JFK will be suspended temporarily from June 1, with plans to resume Oct. 25. Any affected customers will […]
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1 month ago
Clarenville RCMP tickets three speeders in under an hour
Clarenville RCMP ticketed three drivers who were caught speeding on the Trans-Canada Highway Thursday evening. Between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. on April 16, officers on patrol near Clarenville stopped three separate vehicles after radar confirmed speeds over the posted speed limit of 100 km/hr. A St. John’s woman was stopped for travelling at 129 km/hr, […]
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1 month ago
Markus Hicks sentenced to 18 years for sexual assault and child luring
Former teacher and volleyball coach Markus Hicks was sentenced to 18 and a half years minus time served in prison this morning for sexual assault and child luring. Hicks pleaded guilty to 54 charges in June, including 13 counts of sexual assault and six counts of child luring. The Crown sought 18 to 20 years […]
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1 month ago
Ground Search and Rescue help locate stranded snowmobiler
A stranded snowmobiler was returned safely to his family by Hopedale Ground Search and Rescue volunteers last night. At approximately 10:15 p.m. on April 15, Hopedale RCMP received a report of an overdue snowmobiler who was travelling towards Nain. Officers engaged Hopedale Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR), who launched a team of volunteers to assist the snowmobiler. […]
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1 month ago
Fogo Island RCMP investigates break and enter at local waste management facility
Following a report of a suspicious activity at a local waste management site, two people were arrested by Fogo Island RCMP on Wednesday night. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on April 15, police received a report of suspicious activity at the waste transfer station on Stag Harbour Road. Two individuals were observed on the commercial property […]
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1 month ago
Nl Regiment on home ice tonight in pivotal Game 5 matchup against the Armada
It is the biggest game of the season tonight for the Newfoundland Regiment as they take to the ice at Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s. Fresh off a dramatic come-from-behind 5-4 win on Wednesday night, the Regiment face off against the Blainsville Armada in a pivotal Game 5 this evening. Game time is 7 […]
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