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Botwood Woman Credits Neighbour for Saving Her Life After Accidental Amputation
Details in this story may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. A Botwood woman who suffered an amputation is crediting her neighbour for saving her life following a devastating accide...
Mar 04, 2020 (File photo by Earl Noble.)
Renowned Musician Ron Hynes to be Inducted Into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
A renowned lyricist from Newfoundland and Labrador is set to take his place in history at this year's East Coast Music Awards. The man of a thousand songs, Ron Hynes, will be inducted into the Canadia...
Mar 04, 2020 (Ron Hynes. File photo.)
Man Arrested as Police Halt Early Morning Domestic Disturbance
The sun had just begun to rise when police in the capital city halted a frightening incident yesterday morning. Around 6:30, RNC officers responded to reports of a domestic disturbance in the downtown...
Mar 04, 2020
Truck Obliterated by Early Morning Fire Near Makinsons
A truck was virtually disintegrated by a fire early this morning near Makinsons. Members of the Whitbourne Fire Department responded to reports of a truck on fire at the Makinsons parking lot around 6...
Mar 04, 2020
RCMP Believe Some Info on Disappearance of Jennifer Hillier-Penney Not Yet Brought Forward
RCMP believe there are people who have information on the disappearance of Jennifer Hillier-Penney who have not come forward. Police say the missing persons' case remains an active investigation, but ...
Mar 04, 2020
Weather Warnings Stretch Across the Island with Rain, Wind, Snow En Route
Most of the island is under some form of weather warning today as high winds and rain will make for poor road conditions. Heavy snow will make itself known across parts of Western Newfoundland this ev...
Mar 04, 2020
Gas Prices May See Significant Drop, but Unstable Market Could Swing Numbers
Market volatility due to COVID-19 means gas prices could see a significant swing this week, however early predictions point to notable savings. The Consumer Group for Fair Gas prices says the numbers ...
Mar 04, 2020
Cocaine Cutting Agents Among Items Seized During Project Blowfish
An important part of the seizures made during an extensive police operation-titled Project Blowfish-last week is getting the dangerous chemicals that are mixed with cocaine off the street. Last Wednes...
Mar 04, 2020
Police Seize Vehicle of Driver Caught Doubling Speed Limit Near Trinity
A 29-year-old from Wareham in Bonavista North has had his vehicle impounded after being caught speeding on the Bonavista North highway. New-Wes-Valley RCMP pulled over the man's vehicle near Trinity (...
Mar 04, 2020
Government Issues Warning About Scam Calls Posing as MCP
The Department of Health is warning about a possible scam involving calls related to MCP. According to government, several incidents have been reported involving a caller who claims to be representing...
Mar 04, 2020
