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Blair Walsh taken into custody
One day after pleading guilty to manslaughter, Blair Walsh is now in custody, and will remain behind bars until at least his sentencing next February. A judge made that decision today in supreme court in Corner Brook, ordering him into custody. Walsh pleaded guilty yesterday to the lesser charge in the death of 59-year-old Bert […]
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CBN residents raise concerns over prolific offender’s prison sentence
Some residents in Conception Bay North are not satisfied with the prison sentence handed down to an offender the RCMP deemed as prolific. Justin King was arrested in February of this year following a string of break and enters in the CBN area in 2025 and 2026. Last week, King was sentenced to three years […]
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Civic Centre workers reach impasse at the bargaining table
Workers at the Corner Brook Civic Centre, represented by CUPE 4386, have officially reached an impasse at the bargaining table and could legally hit the picket lines or be locked out by their employer as early as October 10, according to the union. “It’s been incredibly frustrating, to say the least,” said CUPE 4386 President […]
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KinderStart registration opening for Avalon Peninsula families
Registration for KinderStart for children beginning kindergarten in schools on the Avalon Peninsula in September 2027 will take place on Wednesday, October 7, and Thursday, October 8. Families are encouraged to visit the NL Schools website to register. The registration system will open at 9:00 a.m. on October 7 for English and Early French Immersion […]
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Gander RCMP seeking public assistance to identify man in possession of stolen property
Police in Gander are asking for the public’s help identifying a man caught on surveillance camera redeeming lottery tickets that were previously reported as stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gander RCMP. On July 16, around 6:00 a.m., a surveillance camera at a Circle K convenience store on the Trans-Canada Highway in Gander […]
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Town-wide water outage for Town of Deer Lake Lifted
Another advisory related to water was issued by the Town of Deer Lake today – residents were advised there was a water outage earlier this morning. Some residents may have been affected by the outage – as a result of work being carried out by a contractor, which caused an unexpected disruption to the town’s water […]
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Two people wanted by police arrested in traffic stop
On Monday evening, September 28, RNC officers conducted a traffic stop in the center of St. John’s. During the stop, it was discovered that the 28-year-old driver and a 31-year-old passenger had warrants out for their arrest. The two were brought to the St. John’s city lockup where they were held to appear in court […]
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RCMP issue arrest warrant for Brandon Symes
Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating 39-year-old Brandon Symes, who is the subject of an arrest warrant and is actively avoiding police. Symes is wanted in relation to a number of charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, assault, dangerous operation of […]
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