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Man Arrested for Assault at Military Road Business
A man was taken into custody after staff members at a business on Military Road were assaulted. The incident happened mid-afternoon yesterday. The RNC arrested a 45-year-old man . He was charged with ...
Aug 04, 2023 (Photo: Royal Newfoundland Constabulary)
Province Details Addictions Services Available to Those Seeking Help
The provincial government is reminding the public of resources available for those seeking mental health and addictions services. This comes following 11 drug related deaths in the province over the l...
Aug 04, 2023
Class-Action Lawsuit Launched Against NL Health Services, NL Fertility Services for Privacy Breach
Buckingham Law has launched a class-action lawsuit against Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services and NL Fertility Services for a privacy breach one month ago. The breach in question happened on Ju...
Aug 04, 2023 Bob Buckingham (VOCM News)
Police Arrest Wanted Man At Large Since February From Penitentiary
A man who had been unlawfully at large from HMP for months has been apprehended. The RNC caught up with the 30-year-old wanted man mid-afternoon yesterday while patrolling Empire Avenue. Police say he...
Aug 04, 2023
Contract Awarded for Design Concept of Canning Bridge
A contract has been awarded for concept design work for the Canning Bridge, a vital transportation link in Marystown, which is currently closed to vehicular traffic. Harbourside Engineering Consultant...
Aug 04, 2023 (Canning Bridge: Photo via Flickr Austin Clarke)
Petten Accepts Findings of Report Into Potential Furey Conflict of Interest
PC MHA Barry Petten says he accepts the findings in the Commissioner for Legislative Standards' report into a potential conflict of interest involving the Premier. The report has found no evidence tha...
Aug 04, 2023 (File photo.)
RNC Investigating Shooting in St. John's
Police continue to investigate a shooting in St. John's yesterday. It happened in the area of Bulley Street around 7:45 a.m. with several shots being heard. At this time, the incident is not believed ...
Aug 04, 2023
Mental Health "Wind Phone" Installed in Mary's Harbour
RCMP and Labrador-Grenfell Health have partnered for a local mental health care project in Mary's Harbour. What is believed to be the first "Wind Phone" has been installed in the Big Land. The Wind Ph...
Aug 03, 2023
Arrest Warrants Issued for Two Sheshatshiu Women
Police in Sheshatshiu have issued separate arrest warrants for two women who they say are actively evading them. The RCMP say 24-year-old June Rich Is wanted for two counts of failing to comply with a...
Aug 03, 2023 June Rich (left) and Valene Andrew (right)
Local Clothing Company Partners with Advocate to Support Empower, the Disability Resource Centre
A local clothing company has partnered with a disability advocate and blogger in support of Empower, the Disability Resource Centre. Lisa Walters, who is behind the Damsel in a Dress and Access YYT Fa...
Aug 03, 2023
