2 years ago
Eddie’s Forecast: The weekend is looking a bit soggy!
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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2 years ago
Karen Stone named interim CEO of N.L. Health Services
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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2 years ago
Sexual Violence Charges Laid By RNC
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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2 years ago
RNC Seeks Assistance from the Public in Collision Investigation
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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2 years ago
Arrest warrant issued for Samantha Blackmore
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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2 years ago
Martin Point Contaminated Site Remediation
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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2 years ago
RCMP investigates property damage and theft at Bell Aliant cell substation
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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2 years ago
Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro concerned over recent theft
Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro are voicing concern with a recent act of vandalism and theft at the Western Avalon Terminal Station in Chapel Arm. Vandals recently broke into the substation where both utilities have electrical equipment by cutting through the fence and stole copper grounding wire connected to energized high-voltage equipment. Illegally […]
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2 years ago
Pride Month Flag Raising Ceremony to be Held at Confederation Building
Today at the Confederation Building there will be a will host a flag raising event to mark the beginning of Pride Month in the province. Pride Month takes place in June and is an annual celebration of contributions made by the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Pam Parsons will host the […]
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