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13 Additional Sex-Related Charges Laid Against Teacher, Coach
There are more charges against a teacher and volleyball coach accused of luring people, mostly under age, for sexual purposes. RNC Constable James Cadigan provided the update today. Markus Hicks, alre...
Sep 15, 2023 Markus Hicks is shown during his first court appearance on September 7
17 Officers Sworn In at RNC Graduation Ceremony
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has sworn in 17 new officers. On Monday, 17 cadets were sworn in as constables of the police force, following up on a graduation ceremony at the Atlantic Police Aca...
Sep 15, 2023
PC MP Seeking Answers on Federal EI Changes
The only Tory MP from this province is looking for answers from other MP's in Newfoundland and Labrador as to why the federal government is making it tougher for people to qualify for EI and, in some ...
Sep 15, 2023 Clifford Small, Coast of Bays Central Notre Dame Federal MP PC Party
Newfoundland Power Reports Change of Customer Account Numbers
Newfoundland Power confirms that the account numbers of customers have been changed, but it shouldn't affect people's ability to pay as of yet. In a statement, the company says account numbers were ch...
Sep 15, 2023
Nunatsiavut Government Informs Members of Privacy Breach of Personal, Health Information
The Nunatsiavut Government is alerting its members of a privacy breach of personal and health information. Nunatsiavut became aware of the breach in late July after Advanced Data Systems, which develo...
Sep 15, 2023
Province Asking Ottawa to Remove Tax on New Rental Housing Builds
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is asking Ottawa to intervene and help alleviate the current housing crisis in Newfoundland and Labrador. Finance Minister Siobhan Coady has asked the feder...
Sep 15, 2023
One Person Dead Following Crash Near Butter Pot Park
One person is dead following a crash on the TCH near Butter Pot Park yesterday. The accident happened around mid-afternoon near Exit 38. Traffic was affected for a period of time as RCMP investigated....
Sep 15, 2023
Tractor Trailer Crashes on TCH West of Salmonier Line
A tractor trailer crashed on the TCH west of Salmonier Line this morning. Holyrood RCMP says traffic is reduced one lane in both directions. Drivers should expect traffic delays. There is no word on a...
Sep 15, 2023
Energy Minister Responds to Quebec Premier's Tweet on Gull Island
The province's energy minister is allaying concerns raised following a tweet from Quebec Premier Francois Legault regarding development of the Gull Island hydro project. Speculation was fueled in this...
Sep 15, 2023 Andrew Parsons Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
Bonavista Mayor Recounts Experience During Earthquake in Morocco
The Mayor of Bonavista is recounting his experience in the midst of a major earthquake in Morocco. Around 3,000 people were killed when the 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Marrakesh area John Norman,...
Sep 15, 2023 (Bonavista Mayor John Norman)
