The RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault unit has laid 49 additional charges in connection with an ongoing investigation into sexual violence on the Northeast Avalon. 32-year-old teacher and volleyball coach Markus Hicks was charged with a single count of sexual assault following an investigation that began on August 23 when the RNC received information related […]
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A 21-year-old man who allegedly pulled out a loaded, modified semi-automatic rifle on George Street earlier this month has been denied bail. Dylan Callender was back this morning in provincial court in St. John’s, where Judge Lois Skanes rendered her decision. Callender was taken back to jail. His next court appearance is set for later this […]
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NL Health Services has announced the name of the new hospital in Corner Brook. The new hospital, currently under construction, will share the name with the current hospital in the city. It will be named the Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The health authority conducted consultation with community partners and advisors and there was strong support […]
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A tip from the public led to the arrest of a woman in Nain for impaired driving. On Saturday the RCMP was informed about a suspected impaired driver. Police located the vehicle and driver a short time later and conducted a traffic stop. The woman exhibited signs of alcohol impairment. She failed a roadside breath […]
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It was a busy day in MLB action on Monday. There were two games between the Braves and the Phillies. In the first game, the Braves took it 10 to 8 but the Phillies came back in the second game and took it 7 to 5. The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Texas Rangers […]
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Today the RCMP will conduct targeted enforcement of the move over law during traffic stops on the Trans-Canada Highway in memory of the on-duty death of RCMP Cst. Francis Deschenes. Deschenes was killed while on duty helping a motorist change a flat tire on the side of a highway in New Brunswick in 2017. For […]
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The Harbour Grace Volunteer Fire Brigade is inviting residents of Harbour Grace and Bristol’s Hope to the Fire Hall tonight for an announcement by Premier Andrew Furey. The department is calling the announcement “significant” and says it will enhance the response capabilities of the fire department and will benefit the entire Conception Bay North region. […]
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Our Tuesday morning is certainly starting off on the soggy side for the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas. The rain is falling heavily over the Avalon as of this writing (6:43 AM NDT) but is lighter farther west onto the Burin Peninsula. Rainfall amounts overnight were highest on the Boot. Winterland is reporting 13.3 mm since […]
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Just after 6:00 p.m. on Monday evening, the RNC responded to a report of unknown trouble at a residence in the east end of St. John’s. Responding officers learned that a female resident was taken to the hospital with a head injury. Police conducted an investigation and arrested and charged a 39-year-old male with assault […]
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Roads across Newfoundland are wet, there is water build-up on many roads across the Island, hydroplaning is a factor this morning, reduce your speed and drive with care. There is some thick fog in the St. Anthony area reducing visibility. Across Labrador, roads are dry in most areas, there is some mist in the Mary’s […]
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