On Thursday Hockey NL announced the end of post-game handshakes after the Christmas break. Now, Premier Andrew Furey is weighing in, and has sent a letter to Hockey NL President Jared Butler asking the group to reconsider. “Ensuring the well-being of our young athletes is of course paramount, and I recognize that Hockey NL has […]
Read moreThe RCMP in Ferryland is looking to arrest 33-year-old Michael Burton Nickerson who is wanted on a number of charges. Nickerson is charged with aggravated assault, overcoming resistance (choking), forcible confinement, and mischief. Anyone having information about his current location is asked to contact Ferryland RCMP at 709-432-2440 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers […]
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The Salvation Army says donations are down by more than $400,000 across the province for The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle Campaign. The organization has a goal of raising $1.2 million. Funds from the Christmas Kettle Campaign enable The Salvation Army to assist thousands of families and individuals by providing food, shelter, practical support programs […]
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An individual has been charged with several violations of the Wild Life Act after an investigation by officers with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division earlier this year. Officers initiated an investigation back in October after receiving information regarding suspected illegal hunting activity in the area of Old Mill Road in […]
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There are several changes to city services in St. John’s due to the upcoming holidays. City offices and facilities will close at noon today and will reopen on December 27. Paid parking regulations will not be enforced on Monday or Tuesday. Animal Care and Adoption Centre will be available for emergency care during the holidays. […]
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On Thursday evening the RNC attempted to conduct a traffic stop in CBS. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop for police. Officers located the vehicle in an area where the driver left the vehicle on foot. Officers were able to catch up with the 22-year-old male driver. The man was arrested for failing […]
Read moreWinter Storm Warnings are now in effect for large areas of the Island from the West Coast, to the South Coast and into parts of Central and the northeast. Snow and ice became more widespread in these areas overnight, which will continue to be the case as we move through Friday. Radar imagery shows where […]
Read moreTravel is not recommended in several areas this morning with some road closures. On the Great Northern Peninsula roads are snow-covered with poor visibility. Roads on the tip of the Peninsula are closed and travel is not recommended from Roddickton to Plum Point. Travel is also not recommended on the Baie Verte Peninsula, Rocky Harbour […]
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The Provincial Government has provided an update on patients receiving health care sooner than anticipated. To date, 104 patients have been transported on chartered flights from Labrador and Western Newfoundland for cardiac catheterization procedures in St. John’s. The orthopedic team travelling from St John’s to St. Anthony to Carbonear has completed 163 surgeries and 216 […]
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A 38-year-old man is in custody after an individual was seriously injured on George Street. The RNC and Paramedics responded to the area and the man was arrested under a warrant. He was later charged with assault causing bodily harm, carrying a concealed weapon, and numerous breaches of various court orders. The subject was held […]
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