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2 years ago
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Thrifting at Memorial University Residence – A Temporary Solution to Wastage During the Move-Out Period

It’s that time of year again where students finish up their final exams and move out of residence. With only 24 hours to move out after their last exam, students are pressed for time to get their bags packed and get out the door. At the last minute, many students realize they have no space left in their […]

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2 years ago
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Police investigates break, enter and theft at Bennett’s Ultramar; seeks public’s assistance

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP is investigating a break, enter and theft that occurred at Bennett’s Ultramar during the early morning hours of April 12. Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying two suspects involved in the crime. Surveillance footage showed that at approximately 4:00 a.m. last Friday, two suspects forced entry into the […]

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2 years ago
Health, News

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society matched for the rest of April

Canadian Cancer Society is calling on all Canadians to unite against cancer this Daffodil Month and double their impact wth a limited-time donation match between April 17-30. In the final days of Daffodil Month 2024, the Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to be working with an anonymous funding partner who will match donations to the […]

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2 years ago
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17-year-old driver stopped after travelling 153 km/h in Mount Pearl

RNC officers stopped a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Pitts Memorial Drive in Mount Pearl overnight. Police clocked the driver travelling 153 km/h in the posted 100 km/h zone. As a result of the traffic stop, a 17-year-old male had his driver’s license seized and his vehicle impounded for seven days.

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2 years ago
News

Mobile Crisis Response Team now Available in Stephenville and Bay St. George

NL Health Services has expanded mobile crisis response services in the Western Zone to individuals in the Stephenville, Bay St. George, and Bay St. George South areas, in partnership with the RCMP. These teams include mental health and addictions clinicians and trained police officers who respond together to crises. The purpose of these teams is […]

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2 years ago
News

Water main break closes schools, damages properties in C.B.S.

Work is continuing to repair the water main break in Conception Bay South. The town anticipates that the water outage will persist well into today. Town recreation facilities remain closed including the CBS Arena, Robert French Memorial Stadium, and CBS Rec Complex.

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2 years ago
News

Man facing charges after resisting arrest

On Tuesday evening an RNC officer on patrol on George Street recognized a male outside of one of the establishments having a cigarette. The male was on a court order to refrain from entering any premises licensed to sell beer, wine, or spirits. Upon entering the establishment, the officer pursued the male suspect to the […]

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2 years ago
News, Politics

Canadian Cancer Society commends tobacco tax

The Canadian Cancer Society is commending the increases in taxes on tobacco and e-cigarettes announced in the federal budget. The budget increased tobacco taxes by $4.00 per carton of 200 cigarettes effective at midnight, and increased e-cigarette taxes by 12 per cent effective July 1. The budget also included measures to amend the Food and […]

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2 years ago
News

Woman arrested after assaulting her mother

On Tuesday afternoon, the RNC responded to an assault call at a residence in the west end of St. John’s. Officers noted the complainant had visible injuries. She indicated that her daughter had just assaulted her. Officers located the suspect a short distance away and arrested her. The 31-year-old female was taken to the lockup […]

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2 years ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Wet roads on the Avalon with areas of fog

On the Avalon Peninsula, roads are wet with water buildup in some areas. Roads are dry across most other areas of the province. There are areas of fog on the Avalon, south coast, central, and portions of the west coast. Roads are bare across Labrador with a few icy patches and good visibility. Thursday morning, […]

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