1 year ago
The Inside Story: RNC special constable pilot project
In the Inside Story, we revisit with the RNC to introduce a special constable pilot project. More now on what the police chief has to say.
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1 year ago
Bay St. George RCMP arrests off-road vehicle operator for flight from police
Police arrested a 33-year-old man in Stephenville on Tuesday after he fled from officers attempting a traffic stop. He now faces charges of dangerous operation, flight from police, has been issued tickets under the Highway Traffic Act and saw his vehicle seized and impounded by police. At approximately 3:00 p.m., on Aug. 19, an officer patrolling in […]
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1 year ago
RCMP investigates damage to agility equipment in Come By Chance dog park
Clarenville RCMP is investigating a case of mischief and property damage at the Come By Chance dog park. Several pieces of dog agility equipment appeared to be intentionally damaged. The community dog park, located on Lion’s Path in Town of Come By Chance, was the target of recent vandalism. On Tuesday, Aug 19, police received […]
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1 year ago
RNC charge man with attempted murder
The RNC has laid charges following a weekend shooting in the town of Paradise. Ashton Whelan, 21, will appear in court today on charges of: · Attempted Murder · Discharging a firearm with intent · Reckless discharge of a firearm · Pointing a firearm · Robbery · Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose · Unauthorized possession of a firearm · Possession […]
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1 year ago
Dinn calls for job guarantee for nursing grads
Provincial NDP leader Jim Dinn is calling for a permanent, full-time job guarantee for new nursing graduates following revelations last week from the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador (RNUNL) that the majority of new grads are only being offered temporary positions. “It’s absurd. We could hire three nurses for the price the Liberals are […]
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1 year ago
Province provides latest update on Kingston, Paddy’s Pond and Martin Lake wildfires
Cooler temperatures along with continued rain, drizzle and fog will provide a good firefighting day for all three wildfires. According to the province, this morning’s conditions have created a low ceiling on the Kingston fire and will delay air tanker and heavy helicopter support until fog dissipates and ceiling conditions improve. Kingston The Kingston wildfire received […]
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1 year ago
Services impacted by wildfires resume at Carbonear General Hospital
Outpatient services at Carbonear General Hospital that were impacted by the ongoing wildfires resumed regular operations today. Pop-up clinics remain in place in Carbonear, including at the reception centre at Carbonear Academy and at the Carbonear Community Health Services building. Individuals have been contacted directly to reschedule their appointments, as needed.
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1 year ago
Paddy’s Pond wildfire now classified as being held
The Paddy’s Pond wildfire is now classified as being held. Work done by ground crews yesterday along the transmission line is what completed the containment. Now that this wildfire is being held, the St. John’s Regional Fire Department has contributed one engine and a crew of four firefighters to the wildfire in Conception Bay North. […]
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