6 months ago
Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council meets in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
The Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council met this week in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. During the meeting, council members, presenters and other participants talked about key challenges affecting Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people, including issues related to culture, health and wellness, justice and personal safety. Discussions focused on why Indigenous people are overrepresented in the justice system, […]
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6 months ago
Flooding impacting TCH near Holyrood exit
Motorists are advised that flooding is impacting the westbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway near the Holyrood exit. This has increased the risk of hydroplaning. Please slow down and stay alert. Rain and warming temperatures are impacting road conditions in many areas. Hydroplaning can happen quickly, even at low speeds. All motorists travelling in the […]
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6 months ago
Tentative agreement reached with Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association
The provincial government and the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association have reached a tentative agreement for the continued delivery of the province’s dental programs: the Children’s Dental Program, the Adult Dental Program, and the Surgical Dental Program. In the coming days, new memorandums of agreement will be signed for the period April 1, 2026, to […]
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6 months ago
Whitbourne RCMP seeking public’s assistance locating suspect in gas station theft
Whitbourne RCMP is investigating a report of a theft from a local gas station Friday afternoon, and are looking for the public’s assistance identifying a vehicle and woman captured on surveillance. Shortly before 1:00 p.m. on March 27, police received a report of a theft from the North Atlantic in Whitbourne. A store employee reported […]
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6 months ago
Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP charges man with resisting arrest
Police charged a 54-year-old man with resisting a peace officer after an altercation during the execution of a warrant on Thursday afternoon. Around 12:30 p.m. on March 26, officers attended a home in Doyles to execute both a civil and criminal warrant. The subject of the warrant – a 54-year-old man – failed to comply […]
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6 months ago
Police look to confirm unknown woman’s well-being after incident in Stephenville
Bay St. George RCMP are looking to speak with an unknown woman involved in an incident reported in Stephenville Friday morning. Police are hoping to confirm her identity and well-being as soon as possible. At about 10:05 a.m. on March 27, 2026, police received multiple reports of a woman who appeared to be in distress, […]
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6 months ago
Federal government announces cuts to crab quotas
Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced that the 2026 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the Newfoundland and Labrador Snow crab fishery will be 61,004 tonnes, representing a 3 per cent decrease from 2025. Snow crab is one of Canada’s most lucrative fisheries, representing over $700 million to the Newfoundland and Labrador economy in 2025. Two […]
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6 months ago
Large Boulder falls into road in CBN community
Motorists in a Conception Bay North community came up on a surprise when a large boulder tumbled into the roadway and laid to rest in the lane. The rock was spotted on the coastal road through Bishops Cove near Upper Island Cove. This photo was taken by Mayor Gary Smith. The rockfall happened just on […]
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