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5 months ago
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New streamlined process implemented for fish processing licencing

The province has released details on a new streamlined process for fish processing licensing in Newfoundland and Labrador, including an updated Fish Processing Licence application and a new Conditional Processing Facility application. The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, in discussions with FFAW-Unifor and Association of Seafood Producers, have developed a streamlined application for a Fish Processing Licence that would enable applications to be processed in an efficient and timely manner. Key updates include elimination of identifying sources of raw […]

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5 months ago
Justice, News

Arrest warrant issued for Philip Anstey

Glovertown RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance locating 45-year-old Philip Anstey, who is the subject of multiple arrest warrants and continues to actively evade police. Anstey is wanted in relation to multiple counts – under the Criminal Code – of theft under $5,000. Anyone with information about his current location is asked to call their local […]

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5 months ago
News

ParksNL announces changes and dates for 2026 camping season

ParksNL is preparing to open reservations for the 2026 camping season. The reservation system opens on April 22 at 7:00 a.m. (6:30 a.m. for most of Labrador) and reservations can be made by visiting www.nlcamping.ca or by calling 1-877-214-CAMP (2267). Nine parks will be open for the Victoria Day holiday weekend. Clients will notice that Sandbanks and […]

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5 months ago
News, Sports

Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee now accepting nominations for Hall of Fame

The Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee is now accepting nominations for 2026 inductees into the Royal St. John’s Regatta Hall of Fame. “Remembering our history and recognizing those who have given to the Royal St. John’s Regatta, not only honours our past, but inspires our future”, said Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee President, Keith White. […]

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5 months ago
Justice, News

Police stops driver with expired licence, launches drug impaired driving investigation

Rocky Harbour RCMP arrested a 42-year-old woman on Friday morning during a traffic stop on Route 430. The driver, who was operating with an expired licence, showed signs of impairment by drugs, and police are now investigating if impaired operation charges are appropriate. On April 10, around 10:20 a.m., officers patrolling Route 430 stopped a […]

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5 months ago
Business, News, Politics

Ottawa temporarily suspending federal fuel tax on gas and diesel

The federal government temporarily suspending the federal fuel excise tax on gas and diesel starting next week. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement in Ottawa on Tuesday, just hours after his government secured a majority in the House of Commons with three byelection victories. The suspension will come into effect on April 20 and […]

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5 months ago
Justice, News

Holyrood RCMP arrest one man after flight from police with help from PSD Fury

Holyrood RCMP arrested a 32-year-old man on Friday afternoon after responding to a report of a stolen vehicle. With assistance from Police Dog Services (PDS) and the RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT), police safely located and detained Michael Howe after he fled from police. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on April 10, officers received a report […]

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5 months ago
Justice, Local News, News

RCMP provide update on two ‘shocking’ acts of intimate partner violence in Grand Falls-Windsor

RCMP provided an update on their investigation into two separate incidents in central that have rocked a community and province. On Wednesday, April 8th, a woman was airlifted to hospital after police were called to a home in the town at around 2:30 that afternoon. Shortly after, a male suspect was found deceased near the […]

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5 months ago
Business, News

FFAW provides update to its membership

The FFAW says the decision of the Standing Fish Price-Setting Panel remains in effect, meaning a collective agreement is considered to be in place under the Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Act. That decision establishes a minimum starting price with a market-based escalator that can increase the price as market conditions change. Under the Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining […]

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5 months ago
Justice, News

Nain RCMP and Ground Search and Rescue teams assist stranded snowmobiler

A stranded snowmobiler is home safe after they were assisted by Hopedale and Nain Ground Search and Rescue volunteers over the weekend. On Sunday, April 12, police received a request from the Hopedale RCMP detachment regarding an overdue snowmobiler travelling between the communities of Natuashish and Nain. A volunteer with Hopedale Ground Search and Rescue […]

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