NL Government commits to 7 cents less per lite of gas and diesel for the next year

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• Second day of a murder trial in Corner Brook delayed due to lack of sheriff's officers

  Justice Minister Helen Conway-Ottenheimer says a department official has been in contact with the Office of the High Sheriff and there will be sufficient sheriff's officers in Corner Brook for that trial. 

• Government issues update on the Provincial Court Working Group

  Identified improvements include the recruitment and retention of sheriff’s officers and court officers, potential infrastructure changes, advanced use of technology and better access to justice.

• NL's fifth waterbomber will be back in the air by May 1st, ahead of this year's forest fire season

  Structural repairs are underway with most of the work already completed.

• Police find drugs, guns, weapons, cash and more in Rocky Harbour; two men facing charges

  Cpl Jesse  O’Donaghey says on Wednesday, the RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West stopped a vehicle on Pond Road in Rocky Harbour, and found cocaine, unstamped tobacco, a high capacity magazine, cash and other items.

• Government wants higher fines to protect wildlife and no licenses for 5 years for anyone convicted

  Legislation has been introduced to amend the Wild Life Act.