A 20-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after police in Happy Valley-Goose Bay responded to a report of an assault causing serious injuries. Cole Brown has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a prohibited weapon. Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on July 17, police received a report of a man that arrived at hospital […]
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Burin Peninsula RCMP is investigating after receiving reports of suspicious men in the Epworth area. The suspects were driving a black sports utility vehicle (SUV), and in one instance, a youth reported that one of the men tried to speak to them. Police are asking anyone with information, or anyone who believes they encountered these […]
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Two years ago today, the New-Wes-Valley wharf was packed with hundreds of people, ready to welcome home seven very lucky fishermen. Eugene Carter, David Tiller, Toby Peddle, Jordan Lee King, Robbie Firmage, Andy Hunt, and Harold Howell, defied the odds of the harsh Atlantic Ocean after surviving more than 48 hours floating in a life […]
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The RNC is seeking help from the public following five suspicious fires in St. John’s over the weekend. At approximately 11:05 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a fire on the pole line off Linegar Avenue in Shea Heights. A second fire was reported around 1:35 p.m., in the Linegar Avenue vicinity, and a third on […]
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A 45-year-old man had his vehicle seized and licenced suspended after he was caught by Lewisporte RCMP travelling more than 90+ km/h over the posted speed limit on Saturday. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on July 18, an officer patrolling Road to The Isles (Route 340) in Lewisporte observed a vehicle traveling at speeds up to […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador hockey star Abby Newhook is staying in Boston. The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Boston Fleet has signed the 23-year-old St. John’s native to a new two-year contract through the 2027-28 season, rewarding an outstanding rookie campaign. Newhook was one of the Fleet’s three protected players during the league’s expansion process after earning […]
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Premier Tony Wakeham is heading to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island this week for the annual council of the federation meeting, where Canada’s premiers will gather before meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Premier Wakeham says he’ll push Newfoundland and Labrador’s priorities, including strengthening the economy, improving affordability, public safety and health care. He’ll also promote […]
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Despite sitting side-by-side at the World Cup final, U.S. President Donald Trump is keeping the pressure on Canada over wildfire smoke. Speaking to reporters after the match, Trump said he has a good relationship with Prime Minister Mark Carney, but insisted Canada’s wildfires “have to stop.” Trump claimed the smoke is polluting American air and […]
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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the Wakeham government to tell taxpayers how much the province’s failed equalization court challenge cost taxpayers. “Taxpayers paid for this lawsuit and taxpayers deserve to know what it cost,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director and General Counsel. “The government hired expensive outside lawyers, sued Ottawa for bigger […]
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At 9:45pm on Sunday, July 19th, RNC patrol officers responded to a report of a suspicious person on Blackmarsh Road in St. John’s. Once on the scene, police could hear glass being broken and someone calling out for help. Officers then saw a man with a large tree branch smashing the front window of a […]
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