The RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit (CASA) has made an arrest in connection with sexual violence in St. John’s. On Tuesday, April 30, the RNC received information related to sexual violence against youth. It was reported to have occurred the previous night at a hotel in St. John’s. On Friday, May 3, police […]
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On May 5, Bell Island RCMP responded to a house fire that claimed the life of a woman in her sixties. Shortly before midnight on Sunday, police received a report of a residential fire on Bell Island. Police, fire and ambulance attended the scene. The woman was located inside the home and was transported to […]
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RCMP Traffic Services Central conducted targeted traffic enforcement of speeding vehicles on May 4 in various communities of Gander Bay. On Saturday, police patrolled various 50 km/hr zones on Route 330 and Route 331. A total of 20 tickets were issued under the Highway Traffic Act for various speeding offences. Speed limits are designed to […]
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The province is calling it a difficult decision, but says the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant for employers and workers is suspended until further notice. In a statement today, Immigration Minister Gerry Byrne said a federal government decision to cut $625 million in jobs funding nation-wide, leaves more than a $15 million shortfall for Newfoundland […]
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After the airline announced a 72-hour lockout on Saturday, a potential strike between WestJet and its mechanics union appears to have been avoided. The Calgary-based airline says a tentative deal between it and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association has been agreed upon. A ratified contract would mark the first approved collective bargaining agreement between WestJet […]
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NL Health Services advises the public that the community walk-in clinic, refugee health clinic and harm reduction clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Road in St. John’s, will be temporarily closed until further notice due to a water main break in the area. An update will be provided once service is restored. In case of […]
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Targa Newfoundland has simplified the rules and regulations to make it easier for competitors to understand and follow, and easier for organizers to manage. There are three competitive and one non-competitive divisions in the event. Targa 1 and 2, Grand Touring, and Fast Tour. The competitive Targa 1 and 2 divisions are further grouped by […]
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Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Elvis Loveless will participate in an announcement about the provincial dairy industry at an event hosted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Dairy Co-operative today. The announcement will take place at 10:30 a.m. at Pondview Farms in Goulds.
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Today, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Pam Parsons will sign a proclamation to recognize Stop Sexual Exploitation Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. The event takes place at Thrive Community Youth Network in St. John’s at noon. The event is hosted by the Coalition Against the Sexual Exploitation of Youth, a group of concerned […]
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The East Coast Music Association Awards were handed out in Charlottetown on Sunday. There was no shortage of award winners from this province. The first batch of ECMA Award winners was announced Thursday evening, during the 36th annual East Coast Music Awards. Three classical awards were given out on Saturday at the Classical Showcase. The remaining […]
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