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2 years ago
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Bell Island RCMP makes arrest in relation to multiple break and enters; arrest warrant issued for second suspect

On Saturday, police arrested 32-year-old Jesse Newell in relation to multiple break and enters, including a break and enter at the Royal Canadian Legion. Newell has been charged with multiple counts of break and enter, theft and breaching court ordered conditions. He remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing today. An arrest warrant has also […]

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2 years ago
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Torch Parade hosted in Gander ahead of Winter 2024 NL Games

Celebrations and preparations for the Winter 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador Games in Gander are already underway. To celebrate the 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games being hosted in Gander this year, sixteen torch bearers marched to Gander Town hall over the weekend while an audience cheered them on. 1,200 young athletes from all across the […]

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2 years ago
Justice, News

Accused murderer pleads guilty to manslaughter

The jury trial for a man charged with murdering a woman in St. John’s more than two years ago was supposed to begin in Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court today. However, lawyers in the David Quirke case indicated there has been a change in plans. Quirke was charged with second-degree murder. However, almost 100 potential […]

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2 years ago
News, Politics

Fred Hutton to be sworn in as MHA on Wednesday

Fred Hutton, Member-elect for the District of Conception Bay East-Bell Island, will be sworn in at a ceremony on Wednesday, February 21, at 10 a.m. in the House of Assembly. Hutton spent much of his career in journalism. He was an anchor with NTV for over two decades and later worked with VOCM and the […]

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2 years ago
News

Newfoundland and Labrador falls to 0-2 at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

It’s a big day with two games on tap for for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The St. John’s-based rink, led by skip Stacie Curtis, are currently 0-2 at the competition in Alberta. They dropped the tournament opener 12-4 to British Columbia Saturday evening, and fell 8-7 to Quebec Sunday. […]

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2 years ago
News

RNC: Winter safety reminders

The RNC would like to advise residents that roads on the Northeast Avalon are narrow and partly snow-covered. Make sure to give yourself extra time to get to your destination today. Remember to clear all snow from your vehicle, and take caution when looking around and over high snow banks. Keep an eye for pedestrians […]

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2 years ago
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Harsh weather conditions threaten Cape Ray shipwreck as residents continue fundraising efforts

The shipwreck that washed up on the shore of J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park is at risk of being destroyed, because of days of harsh weather conditions in the region. Shawn Bath of Clean Harbours Initiative took to Facebook with a plea for more donations to help with the process of removing the wreckage from the water, to […]

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2 years ago
News

Street widening ongoing following heavy snowfall in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay would like to inform the public that starting today, February 19th the Town Snow Blower will be out widening streets. They will be starting in Spruce Park and working their way to MOT. They will not be scraping the roads at this time. Work will be happening from 8:00 […]

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2 years ago
News

Driver arrested after officers locate a prohibited weapon during traffic stop in Corner Brook

On Saturday evening the RNC in Corner Brook conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on West Street. Officers searched the vehicle and located a prohibited weapon inside. The driver, a 38-year-old resident of Corner Brook, was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon. The accused was released to appear in court at a later […]

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2 years ago
News, Sports

Growlers lose in shootout against the Reading Royals

The Newfoundland Growlers lost in a shootout to the Reading Royals on Saturday night at Santander Arena. The final score was 4 to 3. Zach O’Brien, Tate Singleton and Matt Brassard scored for the Growlers. Vyacheslav Peksa made 39 saves. The Growlers will face off against the Reading Royals again today at 2:30 p.m. Newfoundland […]

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