1 year ago
Trucking industry says Ottawa missed the boat with the way it handled Marine Atlantic rate cuts
The federal government is facing backlash for the way it handled cuts to Marine Atlantic ferry rates this week. Ferry traffic to the province is booked solid with tourism at its peak. Many users are happy with a discount coming into effect for passengers coming into effect Aug. 1, but the trucking industry says Ottawa […]
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1 year ago
RCMP arrest man, seize motorcycle following flight from police
Harbour Breton RCMP arrested a 27-year-old man in Pool’s Cove on Sunday after he fled from an officer attempting a traffic stop. Trent Poole now faces charges of dangerous operation and flight from police, issued three tickets under the Highway Traffic Act and saw his motorcycle seized and impounded by police. On July 27, an officer patrolling […]
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1 year ago
RCMP charge man, seize cocaine after flight from police
The RCMP has arrested a 23-year-old man after fleeing from police during an attempted traffic stop in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Friday afternoon. The driver fled the scene at a high rate of speed. Officers did not pursue the vehicle in the interest of public and police safety. Police later located the driver in the […]
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1 year ago
Cruise Ship to arrive in St. John’s this afternoon
There will be a cruise ship visiting St. John’s today. The Azamara Quest, with 694 passengers, is scheduled to arrive in port at 1:00 p.m. The ship is scheduled to depart on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Parking is limited on Harbour Drive during cruise ship visits to accommodate tour operators and other passenger transportation.
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