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2 days ago
News, Sports

VIDEO: Dawson Mercer headed to Winnipeg in blockbuster NHL trade for Connor Hellebuyck

Bay Roberts native Dawson Mercer is on the move, with the 24-year-old forward heading to the Winnipeg Jets as part of a blockbuster trade involving star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. The Winnipeg Jets announced the deal this afternoon, acquiring Mercer, forwards Alexander Command and Nick Bjugstad, goaltender Nico Daws, New Jersey’s second-round pick in the 2029 […]

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2 days ago
News

Most government websites and online services restored

Most Provincial Government websites and online services have now been restored. The Provincial Government websites and some online services had been temporarily taken offline as a precautionary measure following a newly disclosed global cybersecurity vulnerability. As a precaution, technical teams reviewed the vulnerability and implemented any necessary changes. The Province says they have not identified […]

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2 days ago
News

Finance Minister says fall fiscal update coming the week of November 23rd

Finance Minister Craig Pardy says the Fall Fiscal Update will be delivered sometime around Monday, November 23. Pardy told reporters on Thursday that it will be delivered on the final week of the fall sitting of the house of assembly, because “that will give us the most up to date numbers that we’ll know that […]

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2 days ago
News, Uncategorized

Premier Wakeham tours Bull Arm Site as Oilco issues RFP for floating dry dock study

Premier Wakeham, along with Jeff Dwyer, MHA for Placentia West-Bellevue, toured the Bull Arm Fabrication Site this morning and met with local stakeholders as the Provincial Government takes another step toward transforming the site into a major marine industrial hub.  The Oil and Gas Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador (OilCo), on behalf of Bull Arm […]

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2 days ago
News, Politics, Traffic

After two decades, Team Gushue Highway expansion finally complete

After two decades of planning, construction and waiting, the Team Gushue Highway is finally complete, with the opening of its long-anticipated final section. It was made official at a ceremeony this morning. The new connection extends the highway from Topsail Road to the Commonwealth Avenue, Brookfield Road and Heavy Tree Road area, linking directly to […]

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2 days ago
Local News, News

Impaired driver switches places with vehicle passenger before being arrested by police

RNC officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Topsail Road in Mount Pearl just before 6:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, October 22. Once the vehicle came to a stop, the officer observed the driver and passenger switch places. As police investigated, the male driver was arrested for impaired operation. He will have to […]

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2 days ago
Local News, News

Four youths arrested for theft in Capital city

Four youth males were placed under arrest Thursday afternoon, October 22. RNC officers responded to a theft call at a business on Topsail Road around 12:00 p.m. Through the course of their investigation, police located and arrested four youth males in the area. Officers charged three of the youths with theft and issued the fourth […]

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2 days ago
Local News, News

Man walking around with a can of bear spray in his possession arrested by police

RNC officers responded to an assistance call on Hamlyn Road Thursday morning, October 22, around 9:20 a.m. Police located an intoxicated man sitting on the sidewalk. Subsequent checks showed that he was in breach of his release order. Officers arrested the male and searched him. A can of bear spray was found on his person. […]

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2 days ago
News, Politics

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation selects operators for new supportive housing programs

The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has selected two operators to provide transitional and supportive housing in St. John’s as Horizons at 106 prepares to close by the end of this year. Stella’s Circle will provide moderate case management and in-home support for 25 people at a cost of approximately $1.3 million annually for three […]

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2 days ago
Health, News

Virtual availability at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Centre

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island from:  When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre as usual where they will be […]

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