A long-awaited murder trial is finally set to begin today. Dean Penney is charged with first-degree murder for the death of his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney. She disappeared from their home near St. Anthony in 2016, and her body has never been found. After a long investigation, Penney was arrested in 2023. His jury trial […]
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The Town of Gander will mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001 with commemorative events in September 2026. A commemorative service will take place on Friday, Sept. 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Steele Community Centre. Additional events are being planned, with details to be shared as they are confirmed. This anniversary is deeply meaningful for Gander and for people around the […]
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The Commanding Officer of the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador is inviting new members to join the RCMP Black Engagement Steering Committee (RBESCo), and to help guide and inform the RCMP on issues and concerns of the Black community in this province. Assistant Commissioner Pat Cahill is seeking community-based volunteers to join the committee. The […]
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The Association of Allied Health Professionals (AAHP) is sounding the alarm on a rapidly escalating crisis, warning that severe staffing shortages among pharmacists in the public sector, excessive demands and uncompetitive pay are pushing the health care system to a breaking point and jeopardizing patient care. The association is calling upon government to speed up […]
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Police are reminding the public to use caution and immediately report the discovery of any possible munitions, after the RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) was called to a Jerseyside home this week. On March 30, 2026, the Provincial Archeologist contacted Placentia RCMP to report several cannonballs that were uncovered during property renovations at a Jerseyside […]
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The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor has announced the adoption of a new policy, the Access Road Cost Sharing Agreement (PWD-18), and amendments to its existing Land Sales Policy (PWD-3), as part of Council’s continued efforts to stimulate housing supply and promote business development. Together, these policy changes introduce a more streamlined, transparent, and development-focused approach […]
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The Clarenville Regional Arts Association (CRAA) has announced its official transition to a provincially incorporated non-profit organization. This step marks a new chapter for the local arts community, providing the structural foundation needed to expand programming and secure the future of the arts in the region. By becoming an incorporated body, the association is now […]
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Bay St. George RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 88-year-old Raymond Joseph Kerfont. Raymond’s family last spoke with him on Tuesday, March 31. He is described at 5’ 7” tall, and 145 lbs with grey hair and blue eyes. He was last seen in Cape St. George, and was wearing a camouflage jacket, […]
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ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: Cloudy. Snow at times heavy beginning this morning. Periods of ice pellets along the southern shore this afternoon. Blowing snow over exposed areas this afternoon. Amount 15 cm. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northeast 30 gusting to 50 near noon. High minus 1. Wind chill near minus 10. UV […]
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The NL Regiment recorded a huge win on the road Tuesday, defeating Cape Breton 4-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven QMJHL opening round series. Maxime Sauthier got the home crowd on its feet just 25 seconds into the game as he gave Cape Breton an immediate 1-0 lead. After a back and […]
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