Joshua Hearn, 38, was apprehended by RCMP Police Service Dog Marlow and her handler after resisting arrest on Nov. 8. Police were looking to arrest Hearn, who had been evading police since late last week, as part of an investigation involving allegations of an assault with a weapon. Information led police to a home in […]
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Newfoundland Power has filed a General Rate Application with the Public Utilities Board seeking power rate hikes for the next two years. In the Application, the Company is proposing the following changes to electricity rates for 2024 through 2026 for both residential and commercial customers: “We know that these are challenging times for our customers […]
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Nine seniors were recognized for their hard work and volunteerism at the 2023 Seniors of Distinction Awards. The awards are meant to recognize the diversity, contributions and achievements of older persons and seniors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. This year there was a total of 19 nominations for the 2023 Seniors of Distinction Awards. The successful […]
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The RNC has laid 29 additional charges in connection with an ongoing investigation into sexual violence. On Wednesday, investigators arrested 32-year-old Markus Hicks, of Paradise, and charged him with the following offences related to four new survivors: In total, the 32-year-old now faces 92 charges involving 14 survivors following an investigation that began on Aug. […]
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The RNC has laid additional charges against two individuals connected to an ongoing investigation into sexual violence in the province. On Wednesday, police arrested 63-year-old Anthony Humby, of St. John’s, and 81-year-old Bruce Escott, also of St. John’s, and charged them with the following offences believed to have occurred from 2006 to 2011 related to […]
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The annual Remembrance Day wreath-laying and commemoration ceremonies, traditionally held at the Newfoundland National War Memorial in St. John’s, will take place at the Sergeant’s Memorial on Queen’s Road this year. Ongoing refurbishment of the Duckworth Street Memorial necessitated the move to a different location on Saturday, for the first time in a century. The […]
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The Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PANL) is raising concern about the number of vacancies in community and hospital pharmacies and is calling for measures to increase the recruitment and retention of pharmacists. In a 2022 survey of community pharmacy sites in Newfoundland and Labrador and through its analysis of membership data, PANL has […]
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Commercial carriers in the province now have the option of bypass weigh stations in Channel-Port aux Basques, Foxtrap, Goobies, Grand Falls-Windsor, Labrador West, and Pynn’s Brook through a new bypass service. The service is provided by Drivewyze PreClear. It uses a GPS transponder to notify an on-duty Highway Enforcement Officer that a registered vehicle is […]
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The Corner Brook Royals will host their home opener on Friday. The pregame ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. and the puckdrop is at 8:00 p.m. at the Corner Brook Civic Centre. The Royals will face off against the Deer Lake Red Wings.
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There are a few school closures due to weather and road conditions this morning. Cape John Collegiate and Hillside Elementary in La Scie are closed for the morning with a further announcement later this morning. M.S.B. Regional Academy in Middle Arm is closed for the morning with a further announcement at 10:30 a.m. St. Peter’s […]
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