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This Weekend's Rogues Games Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Protocols
The Newfoundland Rogues games for this weekend are being rescheduled due to COVID-19 international travel protocols. Sunday's Happy Tree toy drive will not go ahead, however fans are encouraged to don...
Dec 17, 2021
RNC Seeking Public Assistance in Search for Missing Man
The RNC is asking for the public's help in locating a man missing from the metro area. Police have concerns for the safety and well being of 29-year-old Justin Aylward of St. John's who was last seen ...
Dec 17, 2021 (Photo via RNC.)
New Cases of Omicron Lead to New Public Health Measures
An increase in COVID cases, including an increased number of the Omicron variant are leading to new public health measures in the province. Forty-six new cases of COVID are being reported in the provi...
Dec 17, 2021
Public Health Guidelines Lead to Numerous School Closures
Changes to Public Health guidance has resulted in some recent school closures in the province. The public health guidance includes people identified as close contacts of positive cases or anyone who h...
Dec 17, 2021
Federal Government Warns of 'Looming Crisis' Due to Omicron Variant
The federal government is warning of a "looming crisis" as Omicron numbers continue to rise worldwide and across Canada. Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Teresa Tam says measures must be take...
Dec 17, 2021 (Photo via CPAC.)
Man Charged With Assault With a Weapon in Metro
A man has been arrested by the RNC, after allegedly assaulting a woman with a weapon. Police took the 43-year-old in just before 10:30 last night. He has also been charged with mischief to property. H...
Dec 17, 2021
Rogers Hometown Hockey Festival in Central Postponed Due to COVID
Rogers Hometown Hockey has postponed its Hometown Hockey Festival in the central region until at least the end of January. Officials say the cancellation comes "out of an abundance of caution and in c...
Dec 17, 2021
Charges Dropped Against Nine Correctional Officers in Death of Inuk Inmate at HMP
A judge has dismissed charges against nine correctional officers in the death of an inmate at Her Majesty's Penitentiary. In her ruling this morning, Provincial Court Chief Judge Pamela Goulding state...
Dec 17, 2021 (Jonathan Henoche via Facebook)
Personal Care Home in Southlands Welcomes First Residents
A new personal care home in Southlands has officially welcomed its first residents. Westbury Estates, operated by Fort Amherst Healthcare, has 90 units and is the first personal care home in the area....
Dec 17, 2021
Lawyer of MUN Student Says Restrictions Imposed on Client are Related to Protest
There is no doubt in the mind of the lawyer representing Matt Barter that restrictions imposed on his client are related to a recent protest in the capital city. Barter stood by the podium, holding a ...
Dec 17, 2021 (Photo via Matt Barter Twitter.)
