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Recent News

2 years ago
News

Runway reopens after plane overruns landing at St. John’s International Airport, no injuries reported

The Transportation Safety Board has concluded its preliminary work at St. John’s International Airport after a charter plane overran the runway this afternoon. The aircraft has been safely removed and the runway has been re-opened. The airport authority says it does not anticipate any further operational delays related to this incident. Passengers are asked to […]

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2 years ago
Justice, News

Former St. John’s bar owner on trial for sexual assault facing new charges

Chris Carter — the musician and former bar owner on trial in Supreme court in St. John’s for allegedly sexually assaulting  two young girls — appeared in provincial court today to deal with new charges that allege he breached conditions of his release. The 37-year-old was first arrested in 2021 and charged with eight counts […]

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2 years ago
News

Public Vigilance Encouraged as Forest Fire Season Set to Commence

The 2024 forest fire season for the province begins today (May 1) for the island portion of the province, while May 15 is the beginning of forest fire season in Labrador, with both remaining in effect until September 30. The public is reminded a permit to burn must be obtained from a provincial forest management district […]

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2 years ago
News

Impaired driving charges pending following investigation of snowmobile crash

A 60-year-old man will face charges of impaired operation by Forteau RCMP following an investigation into a snowmobile crash that occurred on a pond in Forteau on February 27, 2024. Just before 2:00 p.m. on Feb. 27, police received the report of the crash on First Pond and attended the scene.  The driver was seriously […]

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2 years ago
News

Police investigating theft of dirt bike

Bay St. George RCMP is investigating the theft of a dirt bike that was stolen from a residence in Port au Port East. On April 16, police received the report. The dirt bike was taken from an exterior shed on the owner’s property on Oceanview Drive sometime between the evening of April 14 and the […]

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2 years ago
News

Provincial Government Invests $550,000 to Support Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training

The Department of Health and Community Services has provided $550,000 in funding to the Canadian Mental Health Association to support mental health and suicide prevention training initiatives. This funding will enable CMHA-NL to continue to partner with Lifewise NL and Richard’s Legacy Foundation for Survivors of Suicide Loss to provide essential training programs across the […]

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2 years ago
News

S’Myelin Warriors and Critters N Things Team Up for the “Paws for MS” 

On Saturday, May 11 the S’Myelin Warriors community group, in collaboration with Critters N Things, will host the “Paws for MS” walk in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association. All proceeds from the event go towards helping those affected by chronic illnesses manage their mental health. Illnesses like MS can have a profound impact on mental […]

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2 years ago
News

Formal Hearings to be held in Sheshatshiu next month

The Commissioners of the Inquiry Respecting the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System are convening two weeks of Formal Hearings at the Sheshatshiu Ussiniun Youth Centre in June. The first will take place from June 3 to 7, and the second, from June 24 to 28. These hearings will provide an opportunity for the Commissioners to […]

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2 years ago
News

Moderate injuries reported in Mount Pearl assault

A 20-year-old man will appear in court this morning following an assault in Mount Pearl on Tuesday afternoon. When officers responded to the scene, they learned that the driver of a vehicle was assaulted by another family member while operating the car and had suffered moderate injuries. The accused faces a single charge of assault. 

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2 years ago
News

10th Annual Downhome Expo this weekend

The 10th Annual Downhome Expo takes place at the Mount Pearl Glacier this weekend. The expo kicks off on Friday at 3:00 p.m. and concludes on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. It is the largest tradeshow and marketplace in Newfoundland and Labrador, there will be more than 100 different vendors, games, contests and more. The Downhome Marketplace also features local […]

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