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2 years ago
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RCMP seek wanted man

RCMP are looking for the driver of a vehicle they believe was involved in a hit and run that left a motorcyclist with serious injuries. 31 year old Jeremy Branton is a wanted man who police allege fled the scene of a collision that happened in Arnold’s Cove on June 29th. The collision involved a […]

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2 years ago
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City of St. John’s looks for input on future of Quidi Vidi slipway

An iconic piece of infrastructure in Quidi Vidi could soon be gone for good and residents are asked to help advise the city on what to do next. the Quidi Vidi slipway has now been deemed too unsafe to operate but repairs would be costly, according to the City of St. John’s. A public consultation […]

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2 years ago
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Update on Whooping Cough Outbreak in the Eastern Zones

NL Health Services is providing an update on the outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) in the eastern zones of the province.  As of July 3, there have been 151 cases of whooping cough reported throughout the Eastern Urban and Rural Zones of NL Health Services. Currently, over half of these cases are among children between […]

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2 years ago
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Police make arrest following Stephenville Canadian Tire theft

Thanks to information received from the public, both individuals were identified and charges of theft are pending. Bay St. George RCMP is investigating a recent theft that occurred on June 27, at Canadian Tire in Stephenville. Two men, believed to be in their 50s or 60s, entered the business and stole a number of tools with an […]

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2 years ago
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Former NHLer Ryane Clowe named assistant GM for San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have hired Ryane Clowe as assistant general manager. The Southern Shore native will work closely with GM Mike Grier overseeing all aspects of the Sharks hockey operations department. Clowe spent the last three seasons with the New York Rangers as senior advisor and hockey operations advisor to General Manager Chris Drury. In […]

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2 years ago
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Traffic Stop Results in Trafficking Charges

The RCC has charged a St. John’s man with trafficking following a March traffic stop. On March 24 just before 2 a.m., Operational Patrol Services attempted a traffic safety stop on Mundy Pond Road in St. John’s. The driver fled from police and the vehicle was found vacant nearby on Notre Dame Drive. Police dog […]

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2 years ago
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Furey writes Ottawa expressing concern about decision to end northern cod moratorium

Premier Andrew Furey has written a letter to the federal government about the recent decision that Ottawa made to end the northern cod moratorium and increase the total allowable catch. In his letter he says, the province is concerned with the allocations that have been announced. Stating changes that provide increased access to foreign fleets, […]

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2 years ago
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Wanted man found with stolen merchandise in St. John’s

Wanted man found with stolen merchandise in St. John’s On Wednesday evening, police officers in St. John’s observed a wanted male walking out of a commercial business on Freshwater Road in St. John’s. After placing the 33-year-old male under arrest for the warrant, it was then discovered that he had stolen several items from the […]

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2 years ago
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H.G.R. Mews Centre Pool Reopens

As of today, the pool, steam room and sauna at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre in St. John’s has reopened. The area had been closed for maintenance work which has now been completed. Swimming lessons and fitness classes will resume following their regular schedules.

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2 years ago
Health, News

Health Care Announcement Coming Today

Today, there will be a healthcare announcement at the Health Innovation Acceleration Centre in St. John’s. Minister of Health and Community Services Tom Osborne will be joined by Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL and Minister Responsible for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and Karen Stone, the Interim CEO of […]

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