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State of Emergency Declared in Trout River
The town of Trout River on the west coast has declared a state of emergency. There is currently a blizzard warning in effect in the area, with wind gusts of up to 100 km/h possible. Pictures from the ...
Dec 16, 2019
RCMP Arrest Four Drunk Drivers in Four Days Across the Island
The message is out there loud and clear but some people are choosing to drink and drive anyhow including one person who was on the road the same time that kids were going to school. RCMP in Stephenvil...
Dec 16, 2019
NAPE Launches Campaign to Support Local Businesses
The province's largest union is waging a campaign to convince people to support local workers and businesses this holiday season. NAPE says the holiday season is a critical one for the local economy. ...
Dec 16, 2019 (File photo)
Two Arrested for Trafficking and Possession of Cocaine
Police have seized more crack cocaine on the Burin Peninsula. A 51-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman were arrested on Thursday after being busted with cocaine packaged for sale, cash, illicit marij...
Dec 16, 2019
Northeast Eagles Peewee Hockey Team Lightens the Load for Rainbow Riders
The Northeast Eagles Peewee Hockey Team presented a cheque for $21,500 to Rainbow Riders yesterday afternoon. The money was raised through the hockey team's Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup and has been used ...
Dec 16, 2019
RNC Seeking Help to Identify Armed Robber
Metro police have tweeted out images of a person who held up a business in Portugal Cove-St. Philips. The RNC are asking for help in identifying the man, who brandished a weapon and demanded cash in t...
Dec 16, 2019
Over Forty Cats Rescued from Little Bay Islands Thanks to Volunteers
It was a successful weekend for the team who rescued around 40 cats from Little Bay Islands and the cats are adjusting to their new province. Volunteers from Halifax, Deer Lake, and surrounding commun...
Dec 16, 2019
Province's SIRT Program Should Be Ready for Investigations by Spring
The Director of the province's first Serious Incident Response Team expects the team to be up and running by the Spring. Mike King says there are some things he does not have 100 per cent control over...
Dec 16, 2019
More Protections for Travelers Now in Effect with Next Phase Air Passengers Rights
A second bundle of air passenger rights came into effect on Sunday with new protections including cash compensation for long delays and cancellations. The federal government announced the first phase ...
Dec 16, 2019
Roller Coaster Weather Sees Snow Squalls Chasing Record-Breaking Highs
What a difference a day makes. It was a record-breaking day for temperatures in some areas of the province yesterday, but the tail end of the system is bringing bad weather. Wanda Batten a meteorologi...
Dec 16, 2019
