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3 years ago
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Additional charges laid against Quebec man involved in grandparent scam; cash recovered

Thirty-four-year-old Luiggi Giovanni Yataco of Quebec, who was arrested and charged last week in relation to a grandparent scam in Gander, is now facing additional charges as a result of the investigation by Gander RCMP. Last week, police received seven separate reports of a suspected scam, three of these reports involved incidents where the victims […]

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3 years ago
Health, News

Association of Allied Health Professionals declares impasse in collective bargaining

After a year of negotiations with the Provincial Government, the Association of Allied Health Professionals (AAHP) has declared an impasse for the more than 800 allied health professionals represented in its bargaining unit. With more information in a press release issued Wednesday afternoon: ‘This week the AAHP is filing a request for conciliation in accordance […]

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3 years ago
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RNC seeking video and witnesses related to Mount Pearl collision

Police are investigating a motor vehicle collision, which occurred in Mount Pearl, and are now looking for witnesses and video footage. On Monday October 9, at 11:00 p.m., RNC and accident investigators responded to a single-vehicle collision at the intersection of Topsail Road at Dunn’s Road in Mount Pearl. Responding officers located a brown SUV at […]

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3 years ago
Nature, News

Sunnyside couple wins Harbour Fall Fest pumpkin contest with 500-pound gourd!

Chris and Kelly Martin entered their ginormous pumpkin into the Harbout Fall Fest Pumpkin Contest, which was held in Bonavista last weekend (October 7, 20230). Their pumpkin, which was grown in Sunnyside, by the Martins, weighed in at a whopping 500 pounds! The couple now has their pumpkin displayed on their front lawn for anyone […]

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3 years ago
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Police investigating second break and enter at CRB Supermarket and Deli this week

Sheshatshiu RCMP is investigating an overnight break and enter that occurred at CRB Supermarket and Deli early this morning. This is the second break-in at this business this week with the first on Sunday night. Shortly before 1:00 a.m. today, police responded to an alarm sounding at the business in North West River. For the second […]

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3 years ago
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Covid-19 and flu vaccinations to begin next week

NL Health Services is advising that flu and Covid-19 vaccination clinics will begin next week, starting Monday, Oct. 16. Vaccines for influenza and Covid-19 will be available by appointment at various clinics across the province. Vaccine appointments can be booked online on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s website at timefortheshot.ca. Individuals who wish to […]

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3 years ago
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NLCU recognizing 75th anniversary of International Credit Union Day

Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL, will participate in a proclamation signing recognizing International Credit Union Day tomorrow. Hosted by NLCU, the proclamation signing will take place at their corporate office in St. John’s. NLCU is the largest credit union in the province, serving over 20,000 people and businesses. Along with the […]

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3 years ago
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Five health and community care companies come together to form ‘Brightisle’

The Seafair group says they are aiming to mark a new era of health care in Newfoundland and Labrador by bringing together five of its established health and community care companies under a new name– Brightisle.  The new Brightisle organization includes:  CareGivers, Blue sky, Momentum Developmental Support, Aurelia and Parallel Health. The group employs over 1000 individuals in the direct delivery of health and community care-related services across Newfoundland and […]

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3 years ago
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Marcus Peters of Sheshatshiu

The RCMP is looking for 19-year-old Marcus Peters of Sheshatshiu, who is actively evading police. Peters is wanted for multiple charges of failing to comply with release order conditions which were put in place in relation to a number of violent offences, including a number of assaults, resisting arrest and forceable confinement. The RCMP is […]

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