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9 months ago
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Police arrest pair after recovering stolen vehicle, seizing cocaine, other drugs and cash

Holyrood RCMP arrested 38-year-old Matthew Scott and 42-year-old Felicia Pynn Tuesday morning after they were found in a stolen vehicle and a search resulted in the seizure of weapons, a variety of illicit drugs, break-in instruments, cash and stolen property. Both Scott and Pynn now face charges under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. […]

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Police arrest impaired driver after man denied boarding at airport

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP arrested a 25-year-old man for impaired operation on Tuesday after he was refused boarding by airport officials, who subsequently reported their concerns about possible impaired driving to police. Just after 1:00 p.m. on Sept. 16, police received a report of an intoxicated man who had departed the Goose Bay Airport in […]

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9 months ago
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Families push for lifeboat station in Labrador on anniversary of Island Lady loss

Today marks four years since the loss of the Island Lady fishing vessel, where two crew members lost their lives. Now, there are renewed calls by a dedicated mother to improve Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue services in Labrador. On this day, four years ago, the tragic loss of the F.V. Island Lady claimed […]

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9 months ago
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Bank of Canada reduces its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, with the Bank Rate at 2.75%

Global economic growth is showing signs of slowing. In the United States, business investment has been strong but consumers are cautious and employment gains have slowed. US inflation has picked up in recent months as businesses appear to be passing on some tariff costs to consumer prices. Growth in the euro area has moderated as […]

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9 months ago
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Arrest warrant issued for Jonathan Boyd

Twillingate RCMP is looking to arrest 36-year-old Jonathan Boyd of Summerford. Boyd is wanted in relation to criminal charges of assault, mischief and uttering threats.  Anyone with information about Jonathan Boyd’s current whereabouts is asked to contact the Twillingate RCMP detachment at (709) 884-2811. 

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9 months ago
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NAPE president Jerry Earle outraged by shortage of Medical Laboratory Assistants and cancelled appointments

Jerry Earle, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE), is sounding the alarm on the severe shortage of Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) in the province’s healthcare system. Today, NL Health Services issued a notice announcing a temporary reduction in services at the Health Sciences Centre, including no routine blood collection for inpatients, […]

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9 months ago
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RNC investigating fire in Corner Brook

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating a suspicious fire in Corner Brook. On Tuesday (Sept. 16), at approximately 9:50 p.m., police located a fire in the area of the Brook Street. The Corner Brook Fire Department responded, successfully extinguishing the fire. There were no injuries. The fire is believed to be suspicious, and the RNC […]

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9 months ago
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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP arrests suspected impaired driver in Northern Arm

A 66-year-old Botwood man was arrested by Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP on Monday after refusing to provide a roadside breath sample to officers. Shortly after 12:30 p.m. on September 15, police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Main Street in Northern Arm. When Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP officers arrived at the scene, they […]

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9 months ago
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St. John’s releases neighbourhood plans for Cowan Heights and University area

The City of St. John’s has released neighbourhood plans for Cowan Heights and the University Area. The new plans for Cowan Heights and the University Area provide direction for land use, heritage, building types, transportation upgrades, and park improvements. Neighbourhood plans ensure that all future development in these areas must align with their policies. Strategies […]

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9 months ago
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Protest today at Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre

There will be a demonstration at the St. John’s at the Canadian Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre today. The demonstration is organized by the Labrador Coalition for Search and Rescue and the FFAW. The demonstration coincides with the fourth anniversary of the loss of the F.V. Island Lady.

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