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2 years ago
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Burin Peninsula RCMP investigates fatal dirt bike crash in Fortune

A 27-year-old man is dead following a dirt bike crash that happened in Fortune on Thursday evening. Shortly after 7:30 p.m., police received the report of the crash which took place near the Lion’s Club in Fortune. Police, fire and ambulance attended the scene where the lone occupant was located deceased.  Evidence gathered at the scene […]

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2 years ago
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RNC Increasing Patrols in Recreation Areas

Working with community partners on the Northeast Avalon, the RNC is increasing patrols in recreational areas that cannot be accessed by a vehicle. Patrolling strategies are continuously reviewed to ensure the needs of the communities we serve are being met. Weather-permitting, this summer residents can expect to see patrols by bike and by horse, in […]

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2 years ago
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Temporary Closure of St. Lewis Community Clinic 

NL Health Services advises the public that, due to human resources challenges, emergency and primary health-care services at the St. Lewis Community Clinic will temporarily be provided by the Port Hope Simpson Clinic from: Saturday, July 27 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, July 29 at 12:00 p.m.  In case of emergency: Patients with a medical emergency […]

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2 years ago
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Arrest warrant issued for David Kohlmeister

Nain RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 43-year-old David Zack Kohlmeister who is wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant in relation to charges of assault and failure to comply with release and probation orders. If you have any information about his location, please call Nain RCMP at (709) 922-2862.

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2 years ago
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Contract awarded for installation of additional moose fencing 

A contract valued at just over $1 million has been awarded to Harvey Gale and Son Limited for the installation of wildlife fencing on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Salmonier Line.  The project includes fencing along approximately two kilometres of highway westbound of Route 90 and approximately four kilometres in the eastbound direction. Construction is […]

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2 years ago
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Police make one arrest and recovers stolen property in theft investigations

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP is investigating two recent reports of theft from commercial properties in the town. In one investigation, the stolen property was recovered and in another a man was arrested and is facing charges. On July 22, police received a report of a theft from Timber Mart in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. A lift of lumber […]

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2 years ago
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Charges Laid Against Quinlan Brothers Ltd. for Processing Dead Snow Crab

Charges were laid against Quinlan Brothers Ltd. of Bay de Verde this morning for processing dead snow crab and moving snow crab while under detention. Four charges under the Fish Inspection Act and Fish Inspection Operations Regulations resulted from inspections conducted by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture on May 30 and June 29. Fisheries inspectors have encountered […]

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2 years ago
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Sexual Assault charge laid against man by Bay d’Espoir RCMP

Thirty-three-year-old Damian Jeffrey Dominix of Belloram is charged with sexual assault following an investigation conducted by Bay d’Espoir RCMP. The victim reported being sexually assaulted while not being able to provide consent. The investigation is continuing. Additional information has been received that lead police to believe there may be other victims. Any victims of sexual […]

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2 years ago
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Port Saunders RCMP investigates fatal crash near Forrester’s Point

A 64-year-old man of Ontario is dead following a single-vehicle crash that occurred during the early morning hours of July 24 on Route 430 near Forrester’s Point. Shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, police received the report of the crash. A pickup truck departed the highway and came to rest on its roof. The driver […]

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2 years ago
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NL Health Services Launches Midwifery Program in Carbonear

NL Health Services has announced the official launch of the midwifery program in Carbonear. Services will be implemented in a phased approach with initial services, including postpartum and prenatal care, cervical cancer screening and other sexual/reproductive health services, beginning on August 5. An expansion of services is planned for February 2025. By February 2025, a […]

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