Another 63 charges have been laid against Markus Hicks, who is accused of sexual offences against teenage boys and young men. Police say another 10 complainants have come forward in the case of the former teacher and volleyball coach. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.
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Forecast Summary Rain and showers will be found over much of the Island today south of the Great Northern Peninsula. The rain will end Wednesday evening as the cold front dips south. The cold front will send colder air flooding back across the Island and readings will go from a few degrees above freezing Wednesday […]
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The Environment and Climate Change Canada Weather Office in Gander has issued a Special Weather Statement for the following areas from Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning: Current details: A significant and long duration winter storm is expected. Locations: most of southern and eastern Newfoundland including St. John’s and vicinity. Time span: Thursday afternoon until Saturday […]
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The provincial government is taking applications for its Employment Steps for Success Program (ESS). A total investment of $1 million is now available to non-profit community organizations to assist people with career planning and employment readiness. Last year, the Employment Steps for Success Program funded 19 community organizations in delivering ESS programming. Funding of up […]
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Applications are open for the 2024-25 big game license draw. The deadline to apply is May 3. Applications for resident moose, caribou, black bear and trapper licences are available online only. Eligible hunters and trappers must have a Wildlife Information Management System (WIMS) account to apply for a license. The 2024-25 moose quota for the […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is advising the public of a temporary disruption to telephone services at the Natuashish Clinic. The on-call emergency phone line is currently unavailable. Patients requiring emergency services should present to the Natuashish Community Clinic if they feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem.
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NL Health Services has announced March 18th as the date for the return of obstetric services at James Paton Memorial Regional Hospital in Gander. Services resume at 8 o’clock that morning. Three of four obstetricians are now in place at the hospital.Midwifery and a nursing team have also been established to support patients. Staffing shortages […]
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A police officer in Corner Brook has been charged with careless use of a firearm. The province’s Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) announced the charge today. RCMP constable Marc Payne was charged in connection with an incident that happened on May 15, 2022, while he was off duty. The matter will now proceed through the […]
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It’s early at the Brier, but Brad Gushue and Team Canada already faced a must-win last night. Thankfully, the defending champions delivered, recording a convincing 8-3 win over Alberta’s Kevin Koe. Earlier in the day, Canada suffered a 7-5 loss to the Northwest Territories, a rink skipped by Kevin Koe’s brother, Jamie.It was the first […]
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Bay St. George RCMP ticketed two drivers and seized their vehicles yesterday under the Highway Traffic Act. Just before 2:00 p.m. on March 4, police noticed a vehicle pulling into a business that had a smashed window. Police approached the driver, who was found to be driving without insurance. A 20-year-old woman was ticketed and […]
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