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Another young victim identified as man and woman face another sexual assault charge
Another young victim has been identified as a St. John’s man and woman face another unsettling sexual assault charge against youths. The pair were arrested in may on a number of charges. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill reports, and a warning to our viewers, the information in this story may be disturbing.
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2 months ago
Roddickton RCMP charge man with assault and resisting arrest
Roddickon RCMP arrested a 46-year-old man after police responded to a disturbance at an area restaurant yesterday. At approximately 11:30 a.m. on June 1, police responded to reports of a disturbance at a restaurant in Englee. Officers attended the scene and learned that a man had approached, threatened and assaulted another patron. The suspect was […]
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2 months ago
Sheshatshiu RCMP seeking public’s assistance to locate Preston Rich
Police in Sheshatshiu are asking for the public’s help locating 26-year-old Preston Rich. Rich was last seen on Sunday, May 31 at about 8:00 p.m. in the Sheshatshiu area. Police and family are concerned for his safety and well-being. Rich stands approximately 5’ 3” tall and weighs about 100 lbs, with black hair and brown […]
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2 months ago
Labrador District GIS seizes drugs, cash and tobacco during traffic stop in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
A 46-year-old Happy Valley-Goose Bay man was arrested by the RCMP Labrador District General Investigation Section (GIS) on Monday during a traffic stop that resulted in the seizure of drugs, drug paraphernalia, cash and contraband tobacco. On June 1, while conducting proactive patrols in the community, members of RCMP Labrador District GIS stopped a vehicle […]
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2 months ago
St. Anthony RCMP responds to disturbance, officer assaulted
RCMP arrested 32-year-old Jonathon Learning on Saturday afternoon following a report of a disturbance that occurred on Friday in the community of St. Lunaire. He is facing a number of Criminal Code charges including assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest and breach of his court-imposed conditions. On May 29, just before 11:30 p.m., police in St. Anthony […]
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2 months ago
St. John’s doctor named new president of Canadian Medical Association
A St. John’s physician is the new president of the Canadian Medical Association. Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, a dermatologist from St. John’s, is the new president of the CMA following his introduction at its annual general meeting. Dr. Ogunyemi is the first black president in the organization’s history, and among its youngest. With priorities centered on […]
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2 months ago
Canada Post union accepts new agreement
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has voted to accept a new collective agreement with Canada Post. The union, which represents 55,000 Canada Post employees, shared Monday that four in five voted in favour of the five-year deal, which includes wage increases of 6.5 per cent and three per cent in the first two years. […]
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2 months ago
U.S. President Donald Trump signs proclamation to amend tariffs on aluminum, steel and copper imports
According to the White House, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Monday to amend his Section 232 national security tariffs on some aluminum, steel and copper imports. It would help lower tariffs on some steel and aluminum derivative products. It makes mobile industrial equipment, such as bulldozers and forklifts, subject to a 15 per cent tariff […]
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2 months ago
RNC arrests man after locating stolen vehicle
Police responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle parked in the downtown area earlier this morning. Officers located the vehicle with a male inside. The vehicle in question had been reported stolen a few days prior. The 37-year-old man was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property and resisting arrest. He was held […]
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