A Pouch Cove man facing charges after police found a vehicle in the water last weekend appeared in provincial court today for the start of a bail hearing. Raymond O’Keefe, 21, faces a dozen charges — five counts each of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon, and single counts of dangerous driving and failing […]
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As part of an ongoing investigation by the RCMP General Investigation Section, 46-year-old Stewart Higdon was arrested on Nov. 15, and is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. With assistance from RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation West, Deer Lake RCMP and RCMP Traffic Services West, a traffic stop was conducted on the Trans-Canada Highway […]
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The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising that Rattling Brook Bridge on Route 93 (St. Catherine’s – Mitchell’s Brook) will be closed on Friday. The closure is necessary to facilitate the ongoing construction of the new bridge. The road is scheduled to close at 7:00 a.m. Friday and will reopen to traffic at 5:00 […]
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The Health Care Foundation held its annual general meeting in St. John’s today, highlighting achievements of the 2022-23 fiscal year. “Thanks to our incredible donors, supporters, and partners, we are delighted to announce that$3,335,843 was transferred during our last fiscal year to support local hospitals and healthcentres,” said Ken Bennett, Chair of the Health Care […]
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The provincial government is reminding employers of the Private Employer Vaccine Program, which increases the availability of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines during the active cold and flu season. The Department of Health and Community Services is anticipating an active influenza season that will interact with COVID-19 and other circulating viruses. To minimize the impact of […]
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Starting Feb. 17, the new 879 area code will be introduced in Newfoundland and Labrador and will coexist with the current 709 area code. The introduction of the new 879 area code is the result of a decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and is intended to meet the growing demand for […]
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Bay Roberts RCMP is investigating a residential break, enter and theft that recently occurred at a home in Clarkes Beach. Police are searching for firearms that were stolen from inside the residence. The investigation determined that the incident occurred sometime on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Suspect(s) forced entry into a back door of the unoccupied […]
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Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation Paul Pike will highlight the results of the Request for Proposals for the Affordable Rental Housing Program today. The announcement will take place at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador offices,in St. John’s at 11:30 […]
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UPDATE: Route 210 is now open to one lane of travel. RCMP on the Burin Peninsula advises motorists that Route 210 between Parker’s Cove and Boat Harbour West is currently impassable due to an overturned tractor-trailer with a fuel leak. The highway is expected to remain closed for the next several hours.
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The Salvation Army in this province has officially launched the 2023 Christmas Kettle Campaign. The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is the organization’s largest public fundraising event of the year. The Salvation Army serves over 70,000 people in the province and provides over 100,000 free meals and Christmas assistance to more than 12,500 individuals. To […]
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