1 year ago
Police conducts traffic stop in Gander, contraband tobacco and controlled substance located
Two men were arrested by Gander RCMP at a traffic stop conducted in Gander on June 18. A passenger of the vehicle, 33-year-old Andrew Robert Hillier, was found in breach of court ordered conditions. He appears in court today. Shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, police stopped a van on Mifflin Place that was being operated […]
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1 year ago
Japanese Beetle larvicide treatments to begin in St. John’s area
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has contracted a landscaping company to perform Japanese Beetle larvicide treatments beginning Monday, June 23. The larvicide Acelepryn is registered and approved for use by Health Canada. Treatments will focus on downtown St. John’s where the beetle has been detected and will include Government House, as well as […]
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1 year ago
Dylan Baker charged with manslaughter
The RNC has charged a St. John’s man with the death of a man in the centre of the city. Just after 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to the area of Salisbury Street where a man was located with serious injuries. The 63-year-old was rushed to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday. […]
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1 year ago
Man charged with sexual assault in St. John’s
The RNC has charged a man with sexual assault against a minor. On Sunday, police received a report that a young girl had been walking a trail in the east end of St. John’s with her mother when she was approached by a male who was unknown to them. After a brief interaction, the man […]
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1 year ago
Child Benefit to be issued tomorrow
The Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit will be issued tomorrow along with the federal Canada Child Benefit. The Early Childhood Component of the Prenatal-Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement will also be issued. The NL Child Benefit ranges from $152-$186 per month per child under 18, depending on family size and income. The Prenatal-Early Childhood Benefit is […]
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1 year ago
Arrest warrant issued for Todd Gregoire
Sheshatshiu RCMP is looking for a wanted man, 31-year-old Todd Gregoire. Gregoire is wanted in relation to the following criminal charges: Anyone having information about the current location of Todd Gregoire is asked to contact Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-497-8700.
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1 year ago
Wanted man Frederick Pinette found
Wanted man Frederick Pinette has been located. Original Story: Sheshatshiu RCMP is looking to arrest wanted person Frederick Pinette. Pinette, who is 42-years-old, is wanted in relation to a criminal charge of assault. Anyone having information about the current location of Frederick Pinette is asked to contact Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-497-8700,
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1 year ago
Funding announced to support Baie Verte Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology Steve Crocker has announced over $50,000 to support the Baie Verte Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. The Baie Verte Regional Task Force Committee was created in 2024 by mining industry stakeholders and the Town of Baie Verte, facilitated by the Chamber of Commerce. Its goal is to address common challenges […]
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1 year ago
Opening dates announced for Splash Pads and Outdoor Pools in St. John’s
Splash pads at the Kenmount Terrace Community Centre and Bannerman Park are open for the season as of today. The splash pads are in operation from 9:00 a.m. to dusk, daily. The splash pad at Bowring Park will also be operational with the opening of the outdoor pools at Bowring and Bannerman Park on July […]
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