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Canadian Civil Liberties Association Raising Alarm Over Alberta's Proposed Gender Identity Policy
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association calls proposed gender identity and sexual orientation policy announced in Alberta this week a "blatant attack on freedom." Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says ...
Feb 02, 2024
Crown Again Seeking 12-Year Prison Term for Craig Pope
The Crown wants Craig Pope to spend at least 12 years in prison before he can apply for parole. That was the submission made during the sentencing hearing in Supreme Court on Friday. Pope was convicte...
Feb 02, 2024 Defence lawyer Mark Gruchy speaks with his client, Craig Pope, prior to proceedings in Supreme Court Friday morning. (VOCM News, February 2, 2024)
Province Recommends Highway Traffic Act Changes to Improve Safety of Children Learning to Ride Bikes
The province has made a recommendation that the Departments of Transportation and Digital Government consider amendments to the Highway Traffic Act to improve the safety of young children learning to ...
Feb 02, 2024 European Cyclists' Federation / CC
62-Year-Old CBS Man Facing Firearms Charges
A 62-year-old CBS man is facing weapons charges after RNC responded to a report of a man pointing a firearm at another man on Tilley's Road South on Thursday. The call came in around 12:30 yesterday m...
Feb 02, 2024
Two Teens Arrested Following Assault at Corner Brook Intermediate
The RNC has arrested two young people in connection with an assault in Corner Brook. Patrol officers responded to a report of a disturbance Thursday morning at Corner Brook Intermediate. A 14-year-old...
Feb 02, 2024
Three Councillors, Chief Administrative Officer Resign From Town of Stephenville
The Mayor of Stephenville is brushing off concerns surrounding the recent resignation of three town councillors and the town's Chief Administrative Officer. Councillors Tracy Boland, Tristan Hulan and...
Feb 02, 2024
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck by SUV in Burin
A man was seriously injured after being struck by an SUV in Burin this week. The man was struck on Winterland Road around 9:00 Wednesday morning by an SUV that crossed over into the opposite lane, and...
Feb 02, 2024
Local Theatre Giant, Kevin Lewis, Passes Away
The province has lost another giant in the local theatre community. Celebrated actor, educator and director, Kevin Lewis passed away this week. Lewis, who appeared in The Boys of St. Vincent, Misery H...
Feb 02, 2024
NLTA Signs Collective Agreement With Province
The provincial government has signed a collective agreement with the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association. Highlights of the agreement include a two per cent wage increase each year between...
Feb 02, 2024
Crews Respond to Multiple Structure Fires in Bloomfield
Fire departments from Lethbridge, Musgravetown, Bunyan's Cove and Clarenville were on the scene throughout the night fighting fires involving multiple buildings in Bloomfield, Bonavista Bay. The RCMP ...
Feb 02, 2024
