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RNC Say Weapons Seizure Unlike Anything Seen in Jurisdiction Before
The RNC say their recent weapons seizure is unlike anything they've seen in their jurisdiction before. Not just for the number and types of weapons, but the use of 3D printers to manufacture some of t...
Feb 18, 2022 (RNC displays just some of the weapons seized as part of “massive” firearms trafficking investigation. February 17, 2022)
Rain, High Winds Continue Throughout Island; Flash Freeze Warning Tonight
Municipalities on the island have spent the past couple of days preparing for a watery onslaught from Mother Nature. The big melt began yesterday as rain moved into the west coast. They could get as m...
Feb 18, 2022
Memorial Service in St. Lawrence for 80th Anniversary of Truxtun and Pollux Disaster
Today marks the 80th anniversary of one of the worst marine disasters the province has ever seen. The supply ship USS Pollux and destroyer USS Truxtun ran aground on the rocks at Chambers Cove on the ...
Feb 18, 2022
Sentencing Today for Natuashish Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder
A man from Natuashish will be sentenced today for second-degree murder in the shooting death of another man in that community. 35-year-old Etienne Jacobish was originally charged with first-degree mur...
Feb 18, 2022
Team Gushue Captures Bronze at Beijing Winter Olympics
Tears of joy flooded members of the Brad Gushue Rink, winning the bronze medal in men's curling at the Olympics. It was the nation's final chance at a medal in curling. They jumped out to an early 2-0...
Feb 18, 2022 (Photo via Team Canada Twitter page.)
NLC Revenues Dip Slightly in Third Quarter Report
The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation has released its third quarter earnings, showing a slight decrease in revenue from the previous year. The NLC is reporting net earnings of $57.6-millio...
Feb 17, 2022
Health Accord Team Presents Recommendations to Government
The Health Accord team has released its vision for improving the health of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians over the next ten years and it includes 57 separate Calls to Action. The document was presen...
Feb 17, 2022 (Photo via Gov NL.)
Heavy Rain for Some, Snow for Others as Province Prepares for Messy Weather System
The winds have picked up in the metro region and officials are prepared as temperatures rise, leading to concerns about heavy snowmelt, flooding and adverse conditions. The capital city says it has cl...
Feb 17, 2022
Two Men Taken to Hospital After Single-Vehicle Accident
Two people were taken to hospital after a single-vehicle accident at the TCH/Pitts Memorial overpass early Thursday. RNC responded at about 1:30 this morning. Two men were rushed to hospital with inju...
Feb 17, 2022
Furey Isolating After Coming Into Contact With Positive Case of COVID-19
Premier Andrew Furey is currently isolating after coming into contact with a positive case of COVID-19. Furey made the announcement via his social media accounts Thursday afternoon. He says he is feel...
Feb 17, 2022 (File photo.)
