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3 years ago
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Bay St. George RCMP arrests impaired ATV driver

A St. George’s man is facing charges of impaired operation after police received a report of an impaired driver who entered a neighbouring property on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and crashed into their parked car. Bay St. George RCMP responded to the report and obtained CCTV footage and statements which aided in identifying the ATV […]

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3 years ago
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Province awards almost $1 million in funding to help strengthen adult literacy

Education minister Krista Lynn Howell announced four projects that have received a total of $996,174 in funding by the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success Program. Projects from the Newfoundland and Labrador Laubach Literacy Council, Econext, the Council of Marine Professional Associates, and the Murphy Centre were selected to help strengthen literacy skills within the […]

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3 years ago
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RCMP responds to vehicle stuck in snowbank, driver arrested for impaired operation

Police arrested a man for impaired driving on Jan. 28, after he drove his vehicle into a snowbank in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Shortly before midnight on Sunday, police received a report indicating that a vehicle was stuck in a snowbank on a residential street.  Officers determined that the vehicle had crossed into the opposite lane of […]

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3 years ago
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RNC make arrest related to intimate partner violence

The RNC has made an arrest following an investigation related to intimate partner violence in St. John’s. On Monday, the RNC was informed about multiple events that occurred between August 2023 and January 27, 2024, at a residence in the east end of the city. A 22-year-old male was charged with property damage, uttering threats, […]

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3 years ago
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Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s holding winter carnival next month

The Town of Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s will be holding its annual winter carnival from February 9 through February 17. There will be several events during the weeklong celebration including outdoor events, events for seniors, family events and favourites such as a community breakfast, a bingo, a community skate, a movie night, and dances. […]

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3 years ago
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RNC to assume jurisdiction in Massey Drive and Mount Moriah Thursday

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Jurisdiction Expands to Massey Drive and Mount Moriah Effective February 1. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary will assume jurisdiction for the communities of Massey Drive and Mount Moriah on Thursday. Back in August, the provincial government announced that the RNC would be expanding its jurisdiction on the west coast. This is the first […]

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3 years ago
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Virtual ER Availability and Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre

There will be a virtual ER from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Thursday and a temporary closure from 6:00 p.m. until Friday at 8:00 a.m. at the Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre in Harbour Breton due to human resource challenges. When a Virtual ER is operating, residents can proceed to the ER at Connaigre Peninsula Health […]

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3 years ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Mostly good driving conditions across the province

Roads across most of Newfoundland are bare with a few partly snow-covered sections. Travel is not recommended from Roddickton to Plum Point. Across Labrador, roads are partly snow-covered with icy sections and good visibility. Marine Atlantic is operating on time. Other ferries are also operating on time. At the Deer Lake Regional Airport, Provincial Airlines […]

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3 years ago
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Millbrook Mall in Corner Brook begins to reopen

Businesses in the Millbrook Mall in Corner Brook are beginning to reopen. The mall has been closed since this weekend due to a water break. Shoppers Drug Mart reopened at 4:00 p.m. yesterday and advises that the pharmacy will be busy for the next couple of days.

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3 years ago
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Changes to emergency services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre

There will be temporary changes to services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre due to human resource challenges. From Thursday, February 1, at 8:00 a.m. to Friday, February 2, at 8:00 a.m., virtual emergency services will be available. When virtual emergency services are in place, residents can proceed to the ER at Bonavista Peninsula Health […]

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