3 years ago
Paradise Town Councillor, Elizabeth Laurie, passes away
The Paradise town council is mourning the death of one of their own. Town Councillor Elizabeth Laurie died today after a battle with cancer. She was first elected to council in 2009 and served for 15 years, including a term as deputy mayor. Mayor Dan Bobbett released a statement calling her a strong advocate for […]
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3 years ago
Two people charged following theft of truck from a Happy Valley-Goose Bay dealership
Forty-one-year-old Anton Russell and 35-year-old Natasha Pottle are both facing multiple charges after Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP responded to a report at approximately noon yesterday of a break and enter and vehicle theft at a local car dealership. Police officers responded and learned that after the dealership was broken into, multiple items were stolen, including […]
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3 years ago
City seeking public input for Crime and Violence Prevention Strategy
The City of St. John’s is seeking input and recommendations from residents and the community to aid in the development and facilitation of a new crime and violence prevention strategy. Through a funding allocation from Public Safety Canada’s Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF), the City of St. John’s will secure up to $1.83 million by […]
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3 years ago
Bell Island RCMP makes arrest in relation to multiple break and enters; arrest warrant issued for second suspect
On Saturday, police arrested 32-year-old Jesse Newell in relation to multiple break and enters, including a break and enter at the Royal Canadian Legion. Newell has been charged with multiple counts of break and enter, theft and breaching court ordered conditions. He remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing today. An arrest warrant has also […]
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