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Man charged with murder in Labrador arrested in Saskatchewan
A man charged with a 2023 murder in Happy Valley-Goose Bay has been arrested in Saskatchewan after being the subject of a Canada-wide arrest warrant. 30-year-old David Faucher has been arrested by the Saskatchewan Marshals Service. Faucher was the subject of a Canada-wide warrant after he was charged with first degree murder in June of this […]
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Town of Port Hope Simpson remains under evacuation alert as crews continue to battle nearby wildfire
The Port Hope Simpson wildfire saw no growth overnight, with favourable conditions in the forecast for crews to continue tackling the fire. As of 10:45 a.m. Friday, the Department of Forestry says the fire remains at seven hectares. Two water bombers and two bucketing helicopters will continue aerial suppression efforts. Meanwhile, ground crews will work on […]
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Residents invited to submit questions ahead of Churchill Falls Agreement special sitting
In advance of the special sitting of the House of Assembly on the Churchill Falls Agreement, the Provincial Government has launched a portal on the engageNL website where residents can submit their questions on the project. The special sitting of the House of Assembly beginning on September 14 will provide an opportunity for Newfoundlanders and […]
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Harbour Breton RCMP arrests woman for breach of her release conditions
Harbour Breton RCMP arrested a 29-year-old Cape Freels woman Thursday evening after responding to a report she had failed to comply with the conditions of her previous release. Shortly after 7:45 p.m. on September 2, police received a call regarding an individual at a business on Miawpukek Drive in Conne River, in contradiction to her […]
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Town of Gander responds to concerns over U.S. government representation at 9/11 commemoration
Town of Gander officials are weighing in on the controversy surrounding United States Ambassador to Canada is Pete Hoekstra’s upcoming visit to the province, for the 25th anniversary of 9/11. “We understand why people feel strongly about this. We are proud Canadians, and we understand the frustration and disappointment many Canadians are feeling about the […]
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RNC charge man with intimate partner violence offences
The RNC has charged a man for assaulting a former partner in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s. Shortly after midnight on September 3, officers responded to a report of an assault and located a woman inside her home with non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation determined that a 35-year-old man followed the woman home and threatened her with a […]
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RNC Constables Churchill and Molloy recognized for work on Markus Hicks investigation
Two Royal Newfoundland Constabulary members have received national recognition for their work on the investigation into former Newfoundland and Labrador teacher and volleyball coach Markus Hicks. Constables Nadia Churchill and Tara Molloy were presented with the Canadian Police Association’s Award of Excellence Thursday, September 3, at the CPA’s Biennial Conference in Victoria, British Columbia. The […]
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