An RCMP officer stationed on Bell Island almost six years ago has been convicted of two firearms offences. Cst. Michael Wheeler was found guilty of two counts — careless use of a firearm and pointing a firearm. The verdict was rendered earlier this week by Justice Sandra Chaytor at Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court in […]
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Friday, we will see a weak area of low-pressure track through the Strait of Belle Isle. This will bring an enhanced area of rain and snow across a good bit of central and western Newfoundland during the day. Southerly winds drive somewhat milder temperatures across the Island. Eastern areas will see mainly sunny skies, as […]
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The province is extending the deadline for residents to apply for the home heating supplement. Those who qualify now have until Jan. 15, 2024, to apply to the program. The supplement, which ranges between $200 and $500, is available to residents of the province whose adjusted family income for 2022 was $150,000 or less and […]
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The Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland & Labrador is concerned about what it calls a disconnect between the words of the Premier and the actions of the government he leads. “Once again the promises of the Premier and his Minister of Health to protect the delivery of public health care in our province are not being […]
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NL Health Services advises the public that the community walk-in clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Road in St. John’s, will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges from: Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In case of emergency: Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call […]
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Police responded to an incident at Slade’s Funeral Home in Carbonear on Nov. 27, after reports of a dangerous driver were received. Police are asking the public for their assistance in identifying the driver. Surveillance video captured the driver repeatedly crashing a black Nissan car into the pillars on the front of Slade’s Funeral Home […]
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There is an excellent chance of seeing the Northern Lights across much of the Province overnight as a G3 Geomagnetic storm is forecast. Geomagnetic storm strength is categorized on a scale from G1 to G5, established by the Space Weather Prediction Center. A G1 storm, the mildest, may cause minor power grid fluctuations and minimal […]
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Police continue to ask for the public’s help in locating a man reported missing from the Craigmillar Avenue area of St. John’s. Basil Young, 62, was reported missing on Tuesday, Nov. 14. He’s described as 5’5 and 140 pounds with grey hair. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC or Crime Stoppers.
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NL Health Services is advising the public of a scheduled power system upgrade at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre. The upgrade is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. today, Nov. 30, and last for approximately 30 minutes. During this upgrade, patient care and services will continue with minimal disruption. Patients and visitors may notice reduced lighting […]
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The Town of Conception Bay South is reminding motorists that its winter parking ban comes into effect on Dec. 1, at midnight. Regulations: No Interference with Snow Clearing Operations: Do not park your vehicle in a way that obstructs snow clearing operations on streets, road reservations, or municipal parking areas. No Parking on Streets: Do […]
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