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Opposition Renews Call for Increased Point of Entry Testing
The province's latest case of COVID-19 is prompting Opposition Leader Ches Crosbie to repeat his call for Point of Entry testing. Crosbie says Premier-designate Andrew Furey agreed that a lack of comp...
Aug 08, 2020
Federation of Labour Taken Off-Guard by Tone of Furey Ipolitics Article
The President of the Federation of Labour admits she was taken aback by the tone of a recent ipolitics article that suggests Andrew Furey intends to take a tough stand on getting spending under contro...
Aug 08, 2020 (VOCM file photo.)
Man and Woman Arrested Following Traffic Stop in Kilbride
A man and woman are in trouble with the law after a traffic stop in Kilbride Friday night. At 10:40 p.m., the RNC stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver, a 23-year-old man. He was charged with br...
Aug 08, 2020
Arrest Made Following Reports of Shots Fired in Garnish
One person is in custody following reports of shots fired at a residence in Garnish last night. The Burin Peninsula RCMP are investigating the situation. There are no further details at this time.
Aug 08, 2020
MUN President Embarks on Cross-Province Tour to Build Connections with University Community
Memorial University President Vianne Timmons says she's learned a lot from a road trip across the province aimed at connecting with the university community. Timmons has familiarized herself with ever...
Aug 07, 2020 (MUN President Vianne Timmons in Cape St. Charles, speaking with Bob and Elsie who say two of their kids attended the Marine Institute.)
Police Seek Suspect in Jet Ski Hit-and-Run on Paddy's Pond
The RNC is seeking the public's help in their investigation into a scary incident on Paddy's Pond last month. Police say on the evening of July 13, someone operating a jet ski struck some people float...
Aug 07, 2020
Search Underway for Wanted Carbonear Man Who Fled from Custody
Harbour Grace RCMP are on the hunt for a man who escaped lawful custody last night. Police say 44-year-old Jai Stagg of Carbonear was arrested for impaired driving in a traffic stop last night but fle...
Aug 07, 2020
Production Company Confirms Case of COVID-19, says Incident is Contained
Newfoundland and Labrador's COVID-free status didn't last long. The province has a new confirmed case of the virus-a woman between the ages of 20 and 39 in the Eastern Health region. The case is trave...
Aug 07, 2020 (Photo via Flickr through Creative Commons.)
Crews Work to Contain Forest Fire Near Twillingate
Fire crews were called into action Friday morning after a forest fire broke out near Twillingate. Crews were notified of a fire burning in the area of Bayview Pond around 11:00 this morning. Two water...
Aug 07, 2020
Search Teams Scour "Very Difficult" Terrain to Find Pair of Hikers on West Coast
Two hikers are safe and sound after becoming lost in the Lewis Hills, near Fox Island River on the west coast. Bay St. George RCMP say the hikers were reported missing on Wednesday shortly before noon...
Aug 07, 2020
