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Support Dog Stella Celebrating One Year Anniversary With RNC
It's been a little over a year since police dog Stella joined the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. Stella's handler, Constable Krista Fagan, says having Stella as part of the force has been phenomenal...
Jul 25, 2021 (Stella and her handler Krista Fagan.)
Mount Pearl Hockey Player Headed to the NHL
A local hockey player is going to the big leagues. Zach Dean of Mount Pearl was chosen 30th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2021 NHL entry draft Friday night. Dean played in the Mount Pearl...
Jul 25, 2021 Photo via Vegas Golden Knights Twitter
Dinn Calling for Increased Access to Fertility Treatments
Women and couples in Newfoundland and Labrador, whose only option to conceive a child is through fertility clinics, face a number of barriers in seeking treatments. The PC MHA for Topsail-Paradise, Pa...
Jul 25, 2021
67-year-old Man Dies Following Collision with Tractor-Trailer on Bay d'Espoir Highway
A man is dead after a collision with a tractor-trailer on the Bay d'Espoir Highway Friday evening. At around 4:30 p.m., RCMP responded to a collision between a tractor-trailer and an SUV, with both ve...
Jul 25, 2021
Local Smart Thermostat Company Launches Third Product on North American Market
A locally-based smart thermostat company is launching its third product on the North American market. Mysa has introduced "Mysa for Air Conditioners", a smart thermostat designed to control ductless m...
Jul 24, 2021
Provincial Government Responds to Bell Island Ferry Service Concerns
The provincial government has come out swinging after complaints about the ferry service to Bell Island with some calling it the worst in decades. Area MHA David Brazil is calling for numerous changes...
Jul 24, 2021 (File photo.)
Opposition Calling for Changes to Address Front-line Health Care Personnel Shortage
The official opposition is joining the chorus of calls for improvements to the province's health care system, particularly as it relates to a shortage of front-line personnel. Nurses and paramedics sa...
Jul 24, 2021 (File photo.)
St. John's Woman Charged with Assault and Damaging a Police Car After Attempted Break and Enter
A 25-year-old woman is facing a slew of charges, including damaging a police car, after an attempted break and entry in the capital city. At around 5:20 Friday evening, RNC responded to an attempted b...
Jul 24, 2021
Talks Between Provincial and Federal Government on Rate Mitigation Continue
Premier Andrew Furey recently met with Deputy Prime Minister Christia Freeland and federal Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc to discuss energy issues including affordable electricity ...
Jul 24, 2021
RNC Chief Responds to Allegations of Sexual Assault Against RNC Officers
Chief of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, Joe Boland is responding to allegations of sexual assault against certain RNC officers. In a news conference held on Friday, he said the allegations have ...
Jul 24, 2021
