2 years ago
Man Arrested in Connection with Sexual Violence
The RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit (CASA) has made an arrest in connection with sexual violence in St. John’s. On Tuesday, April 30, the RNC received information related to sexual violence against youth. It was reported to have occurred the previous night at a hotel in St. John’s. On Friday, May 3, police […]
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2 years ago
Police investigating fatal house fire on Bell Island
On May 5, Bell Island RCMP responded to a house fire that claimed the life of a woman in her sixties. Shortly before midnight on Sunday, police received a report of a residential fire on Bell Island. Police, fire and ambulance attended the scene. The woman was located inside the home and was transported to […]
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2 years ago
Police conducts speed enforcement along communities of Gander Bay
RCMP Traffic Services Central conducted targeted traffic enforcement of speeding vehicles on May 4 in various communities of Gander Bay. On Saturday, police patrolled various 50 km/hr zones on Route 330 and Route 331. A total of 20 tickets were issued under the Highway Traffic Act for various speeding offences. Speed limits are designed to […]
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2 years ago
Job grant suspended over federal employment funding cuts
The province is calling it a difficult decision, but says the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant for employers and workers is suspended until further notice. In a statement today, Immigration Minister Gerry Byrne said a federal government decision to cut $625 million in jobs funding nation-wide, leaves more than a $15 million shortfall for Newfoundland […]
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