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3 years ago
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Canada – EU Leaders’ Summit kicks off in St. John’s

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered remarks at the opening reception for the Canada-EU Summit Thursday evening at Quidi Vidi Brewery. The 19th Canada-EU Leaders’ Summit runs from November 23 to 24. Canada now plays host to the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. […]

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3 years ago
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Man arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking in Corner Brook

Police arrested 54-year-old Blair Forsey of Corner Brook on Wednesday, following a traffic stop in Corner Brook. On Wednesday, as part of an ongoing investigation, JFO West, with assistance from RCMP Traffic Services West and Corner Brook RNC, conducted a traffic stop on O’Connell Drive. Forsey was arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking. […]

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3 years ago
Justice, News

Man charged with sexually assaulting woman denied bail

A man who reportedly broke into a woman’s Mount Pearl home and sexually assaulted her earlier this month has been ordered to stay in jail. Kordell Dixon was denied bail today, when Judge Harold Porter rendered his decision at provincial court in St. John’s. Dixon’s bail hearing was held earlier this week. The 26-year-old faces […]

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3 years ago
News

Police seeking public’s help following theft

Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP is seeking assistance from the public following a theft that occurred on Oct. 3, at the Canadian Tire in Port aux Basques. After exhausting local efforts to identify the two suspects, police are seeking assistance from the public. Anyone having information on the identity of either of these individuals is asked […]

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3 years ago
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NL Health Services provides update to urgent care hours in St. Lawrence

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of an update to the hours of operation for urgent care services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence. For the week of November 27 to December 1, urgent care will be offered by a nurse practitioner virtually between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A limited number of […]

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3 years ago
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NDP opens nominations in Conception Bay East – Bell Island

The New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced the call for nominations in the district of Conception Bay East – Bell Island for the upcoming by-election. The deadline for nominations is Monday, November 27, at 12:00 p.m. The by-election for the district has not yet been called, but David Brazil, the current MHA, has […]

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3 years ago
News

Purple Ribbon Flag Raising Event to be Held at Confederation Building

Today there will be a flag-raising event at the Confederation Building to mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, also known as the Purple Ribbon Campaign. Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Pam Parsons will host the event. The event will take place in the main lobby of the […]

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3 years ago
News

Lionel Kelland Hospice officially opens today

Premier Andrew Furey will speak at the official opening of the Lionel Kelland Hospice today. The event will take place at the Lionel Kelland Hospice beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Lionel Kelland Hospice will officially open today in Grand Falls-Windsor. The 10-bed facility is the only hospice in the province.

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3 years ago
News

RNC stop driver owing over $44,000 in fines

Around 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, RNC officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operating in the Goulds area of St. John’s. Officers determined the 37-year-old male driver was operating with a suspended license, without insurance, and owing in excess of $44,000 in fines. The male was also in breach of his court-issued release […]

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3 years ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Mostly good driving conditions across Newfoundland

Roads across most of Newfoundland are bare with good visibility. The exception is Route 230 and 235, from Brownsdale to Salmon Cove, on the Witless Bay Line, Beachy Cove Road to St. Thomas Line, and from Torbay to Flatrock where roads are partly snow-covered. Across Labrador, roads are partly snow-covered with icy and slushy patches. […]

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