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RNC Seeking Help Locating Woman Reported Missing from CBS
The RNC is asking for the public's assistance in locating a woman reported missing from Conception Bay South. 26-year-old Charlotte Taylor was last seen on Tuesday, January 18 and is believed to be on...
Feb 02, 2022
Procedures to Resume as Number of Health Care Workers in Isolation Begins to Drop
The number of health care workers isolating as a result of the Omicron variant is starting to drop, something Health Minister John Haggie indicates will result in a resumption of scheduled procedures....
Feb 02, 2022 (File photo.)
Man Taken to Hospital with Serious Injuries Following ATV Crash in Shearstown
A 51-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an ATV crash in Shearstown early this morning. Bay Roberts RCMP were called to the scene of a rollover ATV crash on the Main Roa...
Feb 02, 2022
Province Marks 10 Years Since the Death of Burton Winters
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Burton Winters. The 14-year-old boy from Makkovik froze to death on sea ice 19 km from where his snowmobile became stuck. But it took almost three ...
Feb 02, 2022
NL Gas Prices Could Reach Record High, says Gas Price Watcher
An Ontario-based gas price watcher is predicting an increase of approximately 5 cents a litre when the PUB sets its regulated gas prices tomorrow. Dan McTeague says according to his numbers, gas could...
Feb 02, 2022
AG Recommendations Not Fully Implemented by NLESD Following Misuse of Funds
The Auditor General has taken the English School District to task for failing to fix gaps that led to previous rule-breaking and gift-taking. A 2018 report found rampant misuse of funds, with about a ...
Feb 02, 2022
Government Reviewing Delivery of Provincial Ferry Services
The provincial government is reviewing how best to deliver ferry services to the province, but is stressing that no decisions have yet been made. The province yesterday announced that they are launchi...
Feb 02, 2022 (File photo.)
Patrick Roche Following Family Tradition as RNC's Newest Chief
Patrick Roche has been installed as the new Chief of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. The 36-year veteran officer had most recently been the commanding officer for the Corner Brook and Labrador re...
Feb 02, 2022 Chief Patrick Roche
Condolences Pour In for Christopher "Abbo" Abbott, Known as Buddy the Puffin
The condolences continue to pour in for Christopher "Abbo" Abbott, the man behind the puffin suit. Abbott may not have been a household name, but he was was famous throughout the province as his alter...
Feb 02, 2022 (Christopher "Abbo" Abbott via Facebook.)
Province Reports Seven Cases of Myocarditis Following Immunization
Seven cases of myocarditis have been recorded following vaccinations in the province. Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle and can result in chest pain, shortness of breath, and an irreg...
Feb 02, 2022
