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Your Community: Special tree planting at new St. John’s community centre

NTV’s Amanda Mews dropped by a special tree planting, at a new community centre in St. John’s. The city is hoping for a ‘fruitful’ harvest.

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Bell Island airstrip reopens to public after Canadian Forces dispose of military shell

Bell Island RCMP is advising the public that the area surrounding the Bell Island airstrip has now reopened. On Saturday, police was advised that an apparent military artillery shell had been discovered in the ocean by local fishermen. Members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Explosives Disposal Unit assessed the item and transported it to a […]

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Arrest warrant issued for Leon Francis

An arrest warrant has been issued for 44-year-old Leon William Francis of Port aux Basques.  Francis is wanted in relation to the following criminal charges: Anyone having information about the current location of Leon Francis is asked to contact Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP at 709-695-2149. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-8477.

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Police respond to report of suspected impaired driver; man arrested for impaired operation

Following a report of a suspected impaired driver on June 17, a 60-year-old man was arrested by Clarenville RCMP for impaired operation. At approximately 5:15 p.m. yesterday, police received the report of a possible impaired driver. A short time later, officers located the described vehicle, which was unregistered, pulled over on the Trans Canada Highway […]

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Elderly man safely rescued from wooded area by Avalon North Wolverines Search and Rescue

An 81-year-old man was safely rescued from a wooded area overnight by Avalon North Wolverines Search and Rescue. At approximately 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Placentia RCMP received the report indicating that the man was lost in a wooded area near Long Harbour. Police engaged Avalon North Wolverines Search and Rescue to assist in the search. […]

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Youths under investigation police for distribution of intimate images without consent

A youth was arrested and is facing a criminal charge while a number of other youths remain under investigation by RCMP NL for the distribution of an intimate image without consent. On Friday, June 13, police received a report from a school in Newfoundland and Labrador indicting that an intimate image of a student was […]

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Gambin-Walsh to attend the unveiling of the Armine Nutting Gosling Statue at Bannerman Park

Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Sherry Gambin-Walsh, will bring greetings on behalf of the Provincial Government at the unveiling of the Armine Nutting Gosling Statue today. The event takes place at Bannerman Park on Military Road in St. John’s, starting at noon. Gambin-Walsh will be joined by Lieutenant Governor Joan Marie Aylward, Deputy […]

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New orchard to be planted at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre

A new edible orchard will soon take root at the new H.G.R. Mews Community Centre in St. John’s. The orchard was made possible thanks to funding support from Tree Canada. It will feature apple, cherry, plum and pear trees, with a total of 60 trees being planted on-site. Tree planting will take place at the […]

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UPDATED: Badger residents ordered to evacuate as wildfire threatens town; province-wide fire ban enacted

Premier John Hogan announced an evacuation order for residents of Badger shortly after noon on Wednesday. The government is urging Badger residents to go to Grand Falls-Windsor as a wildfire burns near the town. Busing will be provided to people who can’t get out on their own. For residents who don’t have anywhere to go, […]

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