Local News
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RCMP concerned about trend of highly potent illegal drugs in NL
Superintendent Stephane Thoms says synthetic opioids can be made just about anywhere in a clandestine lab. 17 people are facing charges and 8 of them are still wanted by police.
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City of Corner Brook appoints councillor Bill Griffin to Western Regional Service Board
Mayor Jim Parsons says it's very important to have representation on that board since it deals with garbage.
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Seniors Advocate says seniors here "have the lowest income of seniors in Canada, and they are struggling"
There has been less progress on the "What Golden Years?" report recommendations, which were issued to address the financial challenges seniors are facing.
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RCMP find Nitazine for the first time in NL, 17 people in Labrador facing charges
Police also found cocaine, methamphetamine tablets, crystal meth, morphine pills, heroin, LSD, brass knuckles and $10,000.
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Fisheries Minister Gerry Byrne reaffirms right to strike or lockout is a constitutional right
Byrne says binding decisions on final collective agreement language by third parties, coupled with a right to strike or lockout, are two approaches that are incompatible under any understood collective bargaining principle.
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Arrest warrant out for Johnathan Thomas of Stephenville, maybe travelling across island
Police say thirty three-year old Johnathan Thomas is wanted for being unlawfully at large after failing to comply with release orders.
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Two new buses coming to Corner Brook transit, each with double capacity
Mayor Jim Parsons says an increase in ridership is a first for the city and people are actually unable to get a seat on the bus.
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Parents who receive child benefits and pre-natal nutrition supplement will see payments tomorrow
This includes the federal Canada Child Benefit payment.