3 years ago
Man arrested following St. John’s assault
The RNC have made an arrest following a call for help at a St. John’s home. On Wednesday, Dec. 13, just before noon, officers responded to a report of an assault that had just occurred at a residence in the downtown area of St. John’s. Upon arrival, officers located a female inside the home with […]
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3 years ago
Province to receive equalization payments from Ottawa for the first time since 2008
Newfoundland and Labrador will receive an equalization payment from Ottawa, for the first time in more than 15 years, totalling about $218 million dollars. While we are “Have Not” once again, the Federal Equalization Program is meant to address fiscal disparities among provinces. Finance Minister Siobhan Coady says total major transfers to this province from […]
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3 years ago
Province seeks proposals to identify potential connectivity solutions along major roadways
Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, has announced that the department is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to identify potential connectivity solutions along roadways with significant mobility service gaps. The department is seeking professional services from qualified consultants with specialized telecommunications/communications technology expertise to identify potential mobile LTE or better solutions along […]
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3 years ago
Dean Penney appears in court to face murder charge for death of Jennifer Hillier-Penney
Dean Frederick Penney appeared in provincial court in Corner Brook Monday, three days after he was charged with the 2016 murder of his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney. Police announced Penney’s arrest Saturday after a seven-year investigation. Jennifer Hillier-Penney was last seen Nov. 30, 2016 in St. Anthony. Dean Penney’s case has been set over until […]
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