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Retired RCMP Officer Accused of Assault, Forcible Confinement Makes First Court Appearance
A retired RCMP officer made his first appearance in court this morning, accused of criminal charges while he was still with the force. 49-year-old Steven Blackmore was a corporal with the Mounties whe...
Jan 26, 2023
Corner Brook Man Charged in Connection With Drug Investigation Hours After Breaching Court Orders
RCMP say a 33-year-old man, charged in connection with an ongoing drug investigation, was arrested just hours after leaving court for breaching his court orders. RCMP say Ryan Hampton was arrested at ...
Jan 26, 2023
Province Awards Contract for North Coast Road in Labrador Pre-Feasibility Study
The provincial government has awarded a $270,000 contract for a pre-feasibility study on a proposed road connecting communities on the north coast of Labrador to the Trans Labrador Highway. Allnorth C...
Jan 26, 2023
Government Expands Come Home Incentive for Health Care Professionals
Government is expanding the criteria for health care professionals through its Come Home incentive targeting Newfoundlanders and Labradorians working in other jurisdictions. The incentive will now inc...
Jan 26, 2023
Analyst: Fuel Prices to Remain High for Foreseeable Future
The president of Canadians for Affordable Energy says fuel prices will remain relatively high in the foreseeable future as some of the volatility behind recent drops levels out. Gas price analyst Dan ...
Jan 26, 2023
MUNFA Responds to Administration Spending on Fogo Island Inn Retreat
The faculty association at Memorial University has come out swinging against the school for a costly weekend retreat at the Fogo Island Inn in the fall. MUNFA's bargaining team is providing its member...
Jan 26, 2023
New Public Library Opens in Conception Bay South
There was a lineup of patrons eager to see the new spacious library in Conception Bay South even before the doors opened at 10:00 this morning. The 8,000 sq. ft. facility, located at Remembrance Squar...
Jan 26, 2023 (Caroline Dawe reading a book at the Conception Bay South Public Library.)
Man Accused in Waterford Valley Murder Committed to Stand Trial
The man accused of a murder in the west end of St. John's has been committed to stand trial. The preliminary inquiry wrapped up this morning in provincial court, after which the Judge Mike Madden rule...
Jan 26, 2023
Pair of Humpbacks Spotted Off Signal Hill
A couple of humpback whales lingering along the east coast are creating a bit of attention of late. O'Brien's Whale and Bird Tours posted a picture of two humpbacks just off Signal Hill this morning. ...
Jan 26, 2023 (O'Brien's Whale and Bird Tours.)
NL Hydro Confirms Holyrood Plant Operating as Normal
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says the Holyrood Plant is operating as per normal despite a fuel tanker delivery being delayed by one week. Hydro was responding to concerns that production had been r...
Jan 26, 2023
