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2 years ago
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Bay Roberts RCMP recovers stolen truck from Heart’s Content, investigation ongoing

Bay Roberts RCMP is investigating the theft of a pickup truck from Heart’s Content that is believed to have occurred between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on June 17, 2024.  The truck, a red 2018 Ford F150, was stolen on June 17, while parked at the wharf in Hearts Content.  It was recovered by police […]

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2 years ago
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Air Canada responds to Rum Ragged’s instrument damage; apology on the way

It was a story that captured headlines across the province. Rum Ragged shared pictures of a damaged guitar following a flight from London to Toronto en route to home. The Juno-nominated band Rum Ragged spent the past month performing on the road. The band’s Air Canada flight from London to Toronto, en route to home, […]

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2 years ago
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Iceberg Alley Performance Tent starts today

The Iceberg Alley Performance Tent starts today and runs until June 29. Performers today include the Barenaked Ladies, Tokyo Police Club, and With Violet. The performances are being held under a 38,000-square-foot tent on the banks of Quidi Vidi Lake. The festival was created to showcase the culture, traditions and heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador […]

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2 years ago
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Driver receives driving suspension for impaired

Just after midnight last night the RNC conducted a vehicle safety stop on St. Thomas Line in Paradise. Officers determined the driver had been consuming alcohol and as a result of the stop, the driver’s vehicle was impounded, as well as the driver was issued a seven day driving suspension.

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2 years ago
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Minister Dempster Participating in Events Celebrating the Launch of the San Juan

Minister of Labrador Affairs and Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation Lisa Dempster is representing the provincial government at events celebrating the ties between the Basque Country and the province. Dempster is part of a Canadian delegation travelling to the Basque Country in Spain this week. The Minister is joining Wendy Drukier, Ambassador of […]

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2 years ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Another great morning commute

There are some areas of fog on the Great Northern Peninsula. Otherwise, conditions are fair across the province resulting in excellent driving conditions. The MV Beaumont Hamel is in service but off schedule. There is a power outage at St. Barbe from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. so the ticket office will only be able […]

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2 years ago
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St. John’s to host International Soccer Event

The City of St. John’s has partnered with the Provincial government and Celebrate NL to host the first soccer match of the International Summer Series between the Halifax Wanderers and the Ipswich Town FC. The soccer match will take place at King George V Park on Sunday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m.  The International Summer […]

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2 years ago
Health, News

New Program to Support Individuals with Mental Illness on the West Coast

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services has announced a new initiative to support individuals with mental illness by helping them find and maintain employment in the Western Zone.   The Individual Placement and Support Program is currently available in Corner Brook/Bay of Islands and Stephenville/Bay St. George areas with the intention to expand the program to […]

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2 years ago
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Grim anniversary: One year since catastrophic Titan sub disaster claimed all lives onboard

Today marks the one-year anniversary from when the Titan submersible left St. John’s for the wreckage of the Titanic before imploding. The catastrophic implosion claimed the lives of all five men who were on board, with media from all over the world descending on St. John’s to cover the story. The submersible, which was operated by OceanGate Expeditions, […]

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