The housing crisis is being felt in many different ways. Most recently this week, a man asked not to be released from prison because he had nowhere to live. The agency that provides services to people in the justice system says more needs to be done to help inmates transition into proper housing once they’re […]
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Marine Atlantic says it investigating a mechanical issue with its new ferry, the Ala’suinu’s. The company says technicians identified an unforeseen issue with the lubrication system on board the vessel. All the required specialized technicians are on site and will be completing a full review over the next few days. Marine Atlantic is unable to confirm […]
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A cutoff low-pressure center is going to make itself very comfortable near Atlantic Canada this weekend. What is a cutoff low, you ask? A cutoff low is an area of low pressure that is “cut off” from the main upper air wind pattern or jet stream. The animation below shows the weather pattern we are […]
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Karen Stone, KC, has been appointed the interim Chief Executive Officer of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services. Stone brings executive experience to the role, in particular in health care with her prominent role in helping the province respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing the Provincial Government’s health-in-all policies, and contributing to the work of Health […]
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The RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit has made an arrest in connection with sexual violence upon a youth in St. John’s. On Monday, patrol officers received a report that a young person had been sexually assaulted by a man in the west end of St. John’s that afternoon. The CASA Unit was […]
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The RNC is investigating a motorcycle collision that occurred in Conception Bay South. On Thursday, around 8 p.m., police responded to a two vehicle collision on the Conception Bay Highway in Manuels between the intersection of Cherry Lane and Topsail Road. The motorcyclist was sent to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries – the driver […]
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The RCMP is looking to arrest 34-year-old Samantha Blackmore in relation to the following charges: Anyone with any information on the current location of Samantha Blackmore is asked to contact Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP at 709-695-2149. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
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Work on the former landfill located at Martin Point in Gros Morne National Park is currently underway to remove waste and contaminated soil. The remediation project is expected to be completed by June 15. Travellers are warned to expect traffic slowdowns and stoppages while trucks enter and exit the roadway. Highway users should travel with […]
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Bay Roberts RCMP is investigating property damage and theft that occurred at the Bell Aliant cell substation in Clarke’s Beach overnight on May 28. Sometime between 9:00 p.m. and midnight, a suspect or number of suspects broke into the substation, damaging the property in doing so. An amount of cash was taken and damages are […]
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