Three candidates have thrown their hats into the ring so far to be president of the FFAW. Long-time fisheries activist Bill Broderick was first to step forward, while union executive member Dwan Street and fisheries scientist Abe Solberg announced their candidacies this week. The deadline for nominations is May 22. Greg Pretty is currently serving […]
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The RNC and RCMP teamed up today for a traffic enforcement blitz to kick off the May 24th long weekend. In a two hour span on Friday morning, 31 speeding tickets were issued. One vehicle was seized and the operators license was suspended for travelling 155 km/h. All speeds were in excess of 125 km/h, […]
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Victoria Day will close all City offices in St. John’s. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection scheduled for Monday will be collected on Tuesday, May 21. Public washrooms will remain open at Bannerman Park, Bowring Park and Quidi Vidi Lake. Street cleaning operations will take place as scheduled on Monday. Vehicles that are not removed […]
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On Saturday, another rally will be held to demand an end to Canada’s complicity in Israel’s war on Palestinians. The March will begin at Harbourside Park. The group called Palestine Action YYT is continuing to hold weekly rallies until there is a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. This week’s march follows events to commemorate the 76th […]
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A Lotto Max ticket sold in Whitbourne for May 17 is worth $100,000. The holder matched 7 numbers on the Twist. If you bought a lotto ticket for last night’s draw, you might want to see if you’re lucky. The jackpot, did not go, which means that climbs to $70 million for the next draw […]
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RCMP of Bay St. George are investigating a suspicious fire at a trailer in Stephenville that occurred early Friday morning. The fire, on Glendale street was reported around 1:00 in the morning. Upon arrival the fire was successfully extinguished.. A fire scene investigator attended the area afterwards.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Bay […]
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A 45 year old man is facing charges following a disturbance at a residence in the capital city.The RNC responded to the residence Friday evening around 10pm. When officers arrived on scene they could hear commission inside the home.Following an investigation, the 45 year old man was arrested for assault with a weapon, uttering threats […]
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The RCMP in Harbour Grace are investigating the theft of a boat, motor, and trailer from coastal outdoors in Carbonear.RCMP say the theft happened around 2:00 in the morning on Friday. Camera footage was able to capture a blue ford pickup taking the stolen property. Police are now seeking public assistance to identify the owner […]
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NL Health Services released a statement this week confirming they have hired 25 new physicians. The doctors were recruited locally, and internationally, and will be located throughout the province and work in a range of specialties including family medicine, as well as surgery, gynaecology, radiology, and orthopaedics.In addition to the 25 new physicians, NL Health […]
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