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3 years ago
Justice, News

Police find more fake social media accounts in Markus Hicks sexual violence investigation

Police have identified more social media accounts linked to an investigation of sexual violence against a teacher and volleyball coach. To date, the RNC has laid 63 sexual-violence-related charges against 32-year-old Markus Hicks of Paradise. They involve the use of fictitious identities, social media applications, and concealment to arrange sexual acts. The investigative team has […]

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3 years ago
News, Sports

Central West Division shaping up for senior hockey season

It looks like at least three teams are now confirmed for the Central West Division of senior hockey. The Grand Falls-Windsor Cataracts have confirmed they’ll ice a team after a three-year absence. Stephenville is also in, as well as the Deer Lake Red Wings. While there is no word on Port au Basques, there are […]

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3 years ago
COVID-19, Health, News

Chief medical officer announces fall flu and COVID vaccination program

The fall vaccination program for flu and COVID-19 will begin Monday, Oct. 16, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Janice Fitzgerald announced today. The provincial government is urging residents keeping their vaccinations up-to-date, and will be providing vaccines that target the latest strains of COVID-19 and influenza. Everyone aged six months and older is eligible for a […]

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3 years ago
News

Police make multiple arrests following theft investigation

As part of an investigation into a theft of items from a vehicle on Sep. 24, 2023, Harbour Grace RCMP conducted a traffic stop, located the two suspects and arrested the driver for impaired driving. Shortly before noon on Sunday, police received a report of a theft from a vehicle while parked on Adelaide Street […]

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3 years ago
News

Quebec officials investigate sinking that claims 3 in Strait of Belle Isle

Three people are dead and others were taken to hospitals in Corner Brook and New Brunswick after a fishing boat sank in the Strait of Belle Isle early Monday off Quebec’s lower north shore. The Canadian Coast Guard said six people were on board the Silver Condor out of Blanc Sablon, Quebec. Rescue efforts were […]

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3 years ago
News

Residential fire at apartment complex in Calvert remains under investigation

The RCMP in Ferryland is investigating a fire that occurred at an apartment complex in Calvert on Saturday. On Saturday afternoon around 4:00 p.m. police, fire, and EMS responded to a report of a residential structure fire. Residents of the complex were evacuated while firefighters battled the blaze. One person received minor injuries. The structure […]

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3 years ago
News

Provincial Government Officials Attends Oceans Gulf Coast Conference 

Three companies from this province are attending the OCEANS 2023 Gulf Coast Conference and Expo in Biloxi, Mississippi. The Department of Industry, Energy and Technology is joining these companies. The three companies attending from this province are eSonar, GRI Simulations, and Vanguard, they are three of the 12 from this province attending. Representatives from the […]

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3 years ago
News

RNC arrest two individuals in breach of court ordered conditions

On Monday the RNC picked up two individuals who were in breach of court ordered conditions. At around 3:00 p.m. officers observed a 42-year-old male who was noted to be in breach of court ordered conditions in the City of Mount Pearl. Officers arrested the man and he was taken into custody. At 6:30 p.m. […]

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3 years ago
News

Two Facing Illegal Fishing Charges in Wabush

Two people have been charged after an investigation conducted by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division. On August 4, officers conducted an investigation near Emeril Railway Station after receiving multiple public reports about individuals engaging in overfishing near the Menihek Dam. A resident of Middle Arm was charged with violations related […]

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3 years ago
News

Dr. Fitzgerald to discuss fall influenza and COVID-19 vaccination plan

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald will hold a media availability today at 11:30 a.m. to discuss the fall influenza and COVID-19 vaccination plan. The availability will take place at the Confederation Building. The availability will also be live-streamed on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Facebook account. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill will be […]

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