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Man Arrested in Catalina After Single-Vehicle Crash
Bonavista RCMP have arrested a man after a single-vehicle crash in Catalina last night. Shortly after 9:15 p.m., police responded to a crash on East Point Road where a car drove into a retaining wall....
Oct 28, 2021
Discovery Healthcare Foundation Radiothon Raises Nearly $74,000
The Discovery Health Care Foundation Radiothon has raised almost $74,000 in a radiothon held today. Kevin Parsons, Chair of the foundation, expressed his thanks as this morning's broadcast came to a c...
Oct 28, 2021 Photo via Discovery Healthcare Foundation Facebook
Man Charged With August Firearms Offences Expected to Enter Plea
A man facing firearms offences after another man was shot in the west end of St. John's is expected to enter a plea a month from now. 42-year-old James Piercey was charged following a late-night shoot...
Oct 28, 2021
RCMP Advising Boat Owners to Secure Outboard Motors After Thefts in Traytown
Glovertown RCMP are advising boat owners in the area to secure their outboard motors after a recent theft in Traytown. Police say a motor, attached to a boat docked at the wharf in Traytown, was stole...
Oct 28, 2021
Newfoundland Growlers Owner Doesn't Expect Quick Return to Mile One
The owner of the Newfoundland Growlers does not expect the team to be playing hockey again at Mile One-at least not this year. Deacon Sports and Entertainment has made arrangements to play their next ...
Oct 28, 2021 (Dean MacDonald, Deacon Sports and Entertainment. File photo.)
Judge to Decide if Case Involving Man Accused of Murdering Step-Father Will Go to Trial
A judge will rule next week whether there's enough evidence to send Brandon Noftall to trial for the murder of his stepfather. The week-long preliminary inquiry wrapped up in provincial court this wee...
Oct 28, 2021 (File photo.)
Employers Within Their Right to Dismiss Unvaccinated Workers, says Labour Lawyer
A labour and personal injury lawyer in the province says employers are well within their right to suspend or terminate a worker who is not double vaccinated and who does not have a medical or religiou...
Oct 28, 2021 (Photo by New York National Guard via Flickr.)
Man Facing Assault Charge After Woman Struck by Vehicle Sent to Hospital in St. John's
A 42-year-old man has been charged in connection with an incident on Fitzgerald Place in St. John's Tuesday evening that sent a woman to hospital. The RNC were called to the scene after a woman was st...
Oct 28, 2021
Local Business Awaiting Growlers Return Already Feeling Impacts of Suspension
The Newfoundland Growlers are without home ice just one week before their season home opener, and that's already having an impact on the local business community. Brendan Hickey, the co-owner of the N...
Oct 28, 2021
Breen Hopeful Growlers Can Return to Mile One as Deacon Sports Denies Disrespectful Workplace Allegations
The first six games of the Newfoundland Growlers' season will be played at the Coca-Cola Coliseum-the home of the Toronto Marlies. All Growler's home games have been suspended due to a workplace inves...
Oct 28, 2021
