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6 months ago
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Natuashish RCMP responds to disturbance, arrest man for mischief, assaulting officers

Police arrested 48-year-old Sebastian Rich of Natuashish with assault on a police officer, after police responded to a disturbance outside a Natuashish home Tuesday evening. Just before 10:00 p.m. on March 24, police responded to a disturbance in progress outside a home on Tshakapesh Street. A concerned citizen reported that the suspect appeared intoxicated and […]

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6 months ago
Justice, News

Impaired driver arrested by Harbour Grace RCMP

Harbour Grace RCMP arrested a 55-year-old man Monday night after responding to a report of a suspected impaired driver in Carbonear. Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on March 23, police received a call from a concerned citizen who reported a possible impaired driver. Police located the described vehicle driving erratically in the Powell Drive area and […]

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6 months ago
Health, News

Temporary disruption of lab services at Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public of a temporary disruption of laboratory services at Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre in Botwood until: Emergency blood collection may be impacted. If emergency blood collection services are required, patients will be transported to another health-care facility. If routine laboratory services are required, patients may choose to […]

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6 months ago
Justice, News

Ferryland RCMP seizes vehicle from suspended driver

Police seized a vehicle from a 45-year-old suspended driver during a traffic stop Tuesday evening. On March 24, shortly after 7:30 p.m., a Ferryland RCMP officer patrolling Route 10 near Witless Bay observed a vehicle being operated by someone they recognized as a prohibited driver. When the vehicle stopped at a nearby residence, police confirmed […]

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6 months ago
Justice, News

Police arrest four following disturbance, residential search in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

RCMP Labrador District General Investigation Section (GIS) has arrested four individuals after an attempted robbery and subsequent search at a Happy Valley-Goose Bay home resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine, cash and items consistent with drug trafficking. During the early morning hours of March 23, police received a report of an attempted robbery and […]

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6 months ago
Business, News

Province announces Recipients of the 2026 Operator of the Year Awards

The province has announced the recipients of the 2026 Operator of the Year Awards during the annual Water and Wastewater Workshop held in Gander. The department holds this workshop annually to acknowledge the vital role that water and wastewater operators play in the province. The criteria for the awards include working towards or achieving certification, […]

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6 months ago
Business, News

$1M+ research partnership includes MUN, advances NL energy project

Triple Point Resources Ltd. has announced that Genome Atlantic supported a million dollar research collaboration that brings together the University of Calgary, Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), and Triple Point to advance salt cavern research relevant to future underground energy storagedevelopment in Atlantic Canada. As Triple Point advances feasibility work at the Fischells Salt Dome, […]

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6 months ago
Local News, News, Traffic, Travel

Temporary road closures in place for Team Gushue Highway construction

Road closures in the Mount Pearl area begin today as the province completes the final phase of Team Gushue Highway. The closure includes all ramps at the Heavy Tree Road interchange on Pitts Memorial Drive and Robert E. Howlett Memorial Drive from Ruby Line to Brookfield Road. Motorists are asked to pay attention to traffic […]

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6 months ago
Justice, News

Springdale RCMP arrests man for uttering threats

A 29-year-old Smith’s Harbour man was arrested and charged by Springdale RCMP on Monday for uttering threats. Just before 8:30 a.m. on March 23, police responded to a report of a man threatening another person. Police located him and placed him under arrest for uttering threats. The 29-year-old man was released with conditions and will […]

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6 months ago
Business, News

Ottawa increasing federal minimum wage to $18.15 on April 1

The hourly federal minimum wage in Canada is set to increase. Starting April 1, the new hourly amount will be $18.15, according to Employment and Social Development Canada. The federal minimum wage has been $17.75, and that number was set last spring. The boost is meant to keep up with inflation and rising costs. The […]

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