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Man Facing Numerous Charges Amid Intimate Partner Violence
A 27-year-old man in St. John's is facing a list of charges after the RNC were called to a report of intimate partner violence over the weekend. At about 8 p.m. on Sunday, police were called to a home...
Nov 17, 2021
Family of Woman Undergoing Chemotherapy Pleading for Help After Being Unable to Rebook Appointments
The double whammy in the health care system has left a woman ravaged by cancer unable to access crucial palliative chemo treatment. Now, her family is pleading for help. The 63-year-old, who's from th...
Nov 17, 2021
NDP Calling on Government to Announce Oil and Gas Transition Plan
The NDP are calling on government to announce their plan for a just transition away from oil and gas. Interim Leader Jim Dinn expressed his disappointment in the premier referring to a just transition...
Nov 17, 2021 (File photo)
Afghan Refugees Relieved to be in Canada, Remain Fearful for Loved Ones Back Home
For the many Afghan refugees now calling this province home, living in Canada is a chance at living in peace. But for many, their hearts are with loved ones still living in their war-torn homeland. On...
Nov 17, 2021 Photo courtesy: Ritche Perez
Second-Degree Murder Case Against Kurt Churchill Back in Court
The second-degree murder case against Kurt Churchill was called in provincial court this morning. But a dispute over the amount of evidence provided to his defence lawyers prevented setting dates for ...
Nov 17, 2021
Province Reports Four New Cases of COVID-19, Touts High Vaccination Rates
Four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in the province today. Three are in the Central Health region and one is in Eastern Health. There are 22 active cases of the virus in the province, with n...
Nov 17, 2021
RCMP Take Lead on Investigation Into Missing Men in Notre Dame Bay
The Canadian Coast Guard remains in the area of Notre Dame Bay helping RCMP with the recovery effort for two men reported missing on the weekend. The men, ages 20 and 30, left Lawrence Harbour on Satu...
Nov 17, 2021 (Photo via Exploit Search & Rescue Facebook.)
Report Shows Duckworth Street Portion of Pedestrian Mall Unsuccessful
The capital city has released a report on what was heard during a consultation process on the downtown Pedestrian Mall, and it shows that the addition of Duckworth Street failed to benefit the busines...
Nov 17, 2021
Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Woman on Outstanding Charges in Bay Roberts, Metro
An arrest warrant has been issued for a woman wanted on a number of outstanding charges in the Bay Roberts and metro region. Thirty-seven-year-old Margie (Margaret) Royal is wanted by Bay Roberts RCMP...
Nov 17, 2021
Cockatiel Flies the Coop and Pays Visit to Gonzaga High Students
A cockatiel has been reunited with his owner, none the worse for wear after spending a rough night outdoors in the elements. The little bird flew out the back door of Kelly Davis' home Monday evening,...
Nov 17, 2021
