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Cause Of Crash That Left Man Seriously Injured Under Investigation
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash near Stephenville Crossing late last week. The driver was partially ejected from the vehicle. The crash occurred arou...
Jun 04, 2019
Bones Found In Witless Bay Belonged To Animal: RCMP
RCMP say some remains found in a brook in Witless Bay on the weekend belong to an animal. A fisherman caught the bones on his line and contact authorities fearing they might be human. Officials say th...
Jun 04, 2019 (Photo by Earl Noble.)
Last Day For Petition Against Proposed Composting Facility
Today is the deadline for a petition for those opposed to a proposed composting facility for Long Harbour. Linda Murphy says residents are opposed to the proposal which will see the composting of mink...
Jun 04, 2019
Evacuation Order Lifted From Town Of High Level Alberta
Families evacuated from High Level, Alberta, due to raging wildfires will be returning home today as the order was lifted this morning. The 2,800 square kilometer fire is still burning south of High L...
Jun 04, 2019 (Photo courtesy Town of High Level.)
Police Seek Assistance In Search For Missing Teen
Police are asking for the public's help in the search for a young woman last seen in the capital city. Fourteen-year-old Abigail Pike was reported missing on Friday, May 31. She was last seen shortly ...
Jun 04, 2019
Generator, Copper Stolen From Eastlink Property In Stephenville
RCMP are investigating the theft of a generator and copper wire from an Eastlink storage shed in Stephenville. The incident is believed to have occurred sometime overnight on May 30 and 31. The suspec...
Jun 04, 2019
End In Sight For Karwood Roundabout Construction: Paradise Mayor
Some good news for residents in Paradise. Mayor Dan Bobbett says construction on the Karwood Drive roundabout should be finishing up in about a week, as long as the weather cooperates. Some 8,500 cars...
Jun 04, 2019
Judge Denies Plea Submission As Accused Was Absent From Court
The judge would not accept a plea today in the case of a 44-year-old St. John's man accused of child luring because the man wasn't in court. Scott MacLellan was arrested by the Combined Forces team in...
Jun 04, 2019
First Day For Laura Winters As Executive Director Of SJSWC
The new Executive Director of the St. John's Status of Women Council says there is lots of work to be done when it comes to advocacy. Today marks the first day on the job for Laura Winters, the newest...
Jun 04, 2019
Jury Chosen For Craig Pope Second Degree Murder Trial
A jury has been selected to hear the second degree murder trial of 31-year-old Craig Pope of St. John's, accused in the stabbing death of 36-year-old Jonathan Collins. Collins was found fatally wounde...
Jun 03, 2019
