3 years ago
Duo accused of harassing premier back in court
Shane Leonard Sweeney and Dana Joanne Metcalfe — charged with causing a commotion when they reportedly protested outside the premier’s home last summer — were back before a judge in St. John’s today. The two came to provincial court with a group of about half a dozen supporters. Sweeney’s lawyer, Sandra Fry, appeared in court […]
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3 years ago
Police searching for wanted man Duane Piwas
Natuashish RCMP is seeking assistance from the public in locating wanted man, 37-year-old Duane Jeremiah Piwas. Piwas is wanted by Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP for a charge of sexual assault and a breach of a court release order. He is wanted by Natuashish RCMP for multiple breaches of a court release order. Anyone having information on the […]
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3 years ago
2SLGBTQIA+ warm line returning
Planned parenthood has announced the return of their 2SLGBTQIA+ warm line next month. The phone line was originally launched in 2020 to help create a sense of community for those experiencing isolation. However, the line was shut down last year because of lack of funding. At that time they said it would be closed until […]
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3 years ago
Premier weighs in on controversial tourism ad
The fallout continues over a controversial ad that aired on Sunday’s Super Bowl program, using a song familiar to this province – I’s The B’y. Adding their disappointment on “X”, Premier Andrew Furey expressed his frustration that vacation rental sight VRBO features the beloved folk song “I’s The B’y”. In a statement on social media, […]
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