3 years ago
Police remove ‘abandoned’ tents from Tent City, but protesters dispute RNC actions
There was a large police presence at the tent city Tuesday as the RNC said it was removing abandoned tents and destroyed property in the area, but protesters at the site are disputing that. “In the interest of the motoring public, officers are removing abandoned tents and destroyed property,” the RNC posted on X, formerly […]
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3 years ago
Furey launches new Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Innovation Challenge
The province is exploring the possibility of the development of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in Newfoundland and Labrador. Today, Premier Andrew Furey announced a CCUS Innovation Challenge, where they are inviting qualifying business, organizations and researchers to send in proposals. Up to $6 million in Provincial Government funding has been allocated for two […]
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3 years ago
PCs and NDP calling for emergency debates on cost of living and affordable housing
Both the Progressive Conservatives and the NDP are calling for emergency debates in the House of Assembly. Newly-elected PC leader Tony Wakeham wants an immediate debate on the cost of living, delivering an emergency motion on the opening day of the fall sitting in the House of Assembly. “I committed to bring forward this emergency […]
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3 years ago
RCMP makes drug bust in Channel-Port aux Basques
Following the search of a residence in Port aux Basques last Thursday, the RCMP arrested and charged 55-year-old Kevin Parsons. Police located a quantity of cocaine, cash, and other material indicative of drug trafficking. Parsons is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession of cocaine and unsafe storage of ammunition. He will […]
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