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SIRT-NL Finds No Reasonable Grounds for Charges in Alleged Officer Involved Assault
The province's Serious Incident Response Team has concluded its investigation into an alleged assault involving an RNC officer last year. The incident in question happened on September 18, during whic...
Jul 20, 2023 SIRT-NL Director Mike King
Minister of Education Defends Portugal Cove-St. Philips High School Decision
The minister of education is making no apologies for choosing Portugal Cove-St. Philips as the site for a new high school. Senior students in the bustling town are currently bussed to PWC in St. John'...
Jul 20, 2023
Heat Wave Continues With Warnings for Eastern Newfoundland, Southeastern Labrador
It's another scorcher in some parts of the province after a day on which records were either broken or nearly broken. Heat warnings are out for the stretch from St. John's to Terra Nova National Park ...
Jul 20, 2023
WWII Veteran, Rod Deon, Passes Away at 102
One of the last of a generation, decorated World War II veteran Roderick Joseph Deon, has died at precisely 11:11pm. He has joined Frances, his wife of 67 years, who died 71 days earlier. Rod was born...
Jul 20, 2023
Construction Zones Can Still Be Dangerous Without Workers, Equipment Present, Says NLCA
Just because there are no workers or equipment in a designated construction zone, that doesn't mean there aren't dangers in the area. That's according to Construction Association CEO Jackie Manuel, wh...
Jul 20, 2023
NDP Calling on Province to Address Lack of Affordable Housing
The NDP is concerned about the lack of affordable housing in the province. Leader Jim Dinn says a recent CCPA report on housing echoes concerns he has heard from those working minimum wage jobs and se...
Jul 20, 2023
Man Arrested After RCMP Respond to Incident in Carbonear
People in Carbonear can now resume normal activities following an incident in which they were advised to stay in place. RCMP first began searching the Valley Road area for a man believed to be carryin...
Jul 20, 2023
Environmental Work Underway Ahead of Port of Argentia Expansion
The Port of Argentia is gearing up for some big work to take place, but it will still be a while yet before things actually get underway. Yesterday the federal government announced $38 million to expa...
Jul 20, 2023
Many Workplaces Rely on Work/Rest Schedules in Extreme Heat: Workplace NL
Workplace NL is taking more questions of late from employers and workers concerned about working conditions affected by the extreme heat. Some workers, like those in building and road construction, mu...
Jul 20, 2023
35-Year-Old Man Arrested for Firearms Offences in St. John's
The RNC have made an arrest in connection with a number of alleged firearms offences at a home on Livingstone Street in the capital city. Officers found a number of firearms and prohibited weapons ins...
Jul 20, 2023
