More than a dozen people face charges following a series of early-morning police raids targeting drug traffickers and robbers in the Halifax area.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued an update to its warning that consumers should avoid eating certain President's Choice brand steaks, roasts and ground beef products because of possible E. coli contamination.

Patients who have been diagnosed with arthritis in Newfoundland and Labrador are waiting four years to see a specialist, and even then are not receiving the basic support services they need, says a physician who cares for many of them.

A fisherman who put his own safety at risk to save two police divers working off Newfoundland's northeast coast has received the highest honour from the RCMP.

Two lobster fishermen in a community on Newfoundland's west coast are none the worse after their vessel was swamped on Thursday evening.

The Burin Peninsula District RCMP are currently investigating a two-vehicle crash which occurred on Route 210 near the Spanish Room intersection.

A female driver was sent to hospital today with non life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle accident on the La Scie highway, near the Pacquet intersection.

NDP Leader Lorraine Michael says the recent minimum wage increase still falls short of bringing minimum wage earners out of poverty.

Retailers and consumers are being asked to check their fridges and freezers for beef products that may be contaminated with E.

The Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry is calling for applications from people and organizations interested in having standing during the inquest’s first phase.

A man is dead after a moose-vehicle accident in central Newfoundland. The collision occurred at about 2:45 this morning on the Trans Canada Highway about 3 kilometers east of Jumpers Brook Bridge. The vehicle was travelling westbound on the highway when it struck the moose.

The Newfoundland leg of the National Bike Relay began at Quidi Vidi today, part of a petition appeal to government to confront climate change and live up to it's Kyoto targets. Jenn Guy says she just wanted to do her part and volunteer.

GST/HST cheques are in the mail. Those with direct deposit will get theirs immediately, those getting them in the mail will have to wait a week or so longer. The next payment is scheduled for October 5th.

Most fuel prices in the province are down slightly. Gas prices have dropped about 1.5 cents a litre; diesel barely a tenth of a cent; furnace and stove oil about half a cent. Residential propane is up by 1.5 cents a litre.

A woman is making a plea for the public to help locate her missing nephew. Maureen told VOCM Open Line with Randy Simms, 19 year old nephew Jeffrey Boland of Logy Bay has been missing since yesterday morning when he was dropped off at Academy Canada on Harding Road in St John's.

 It was home to long-term care patients for more than 10 years.

Marie Norcott is a special lady, and last month the government gave her the recognition she deserves.

In the 25-year history of service groups getting free moose meat from the provincial government – moose that are killed on the roadside, confiscated from poachers or killed as problem or nuisance animals – there are no recorded cases of food poisoning, illness or other health concerns.

They have learned from the mistake. Pat Coish-Snow, chief operating office at Dr.

Plantworkers and harvesters from areas all across the province have taken over the offices of the provincial Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture today, making their case for government intervention.

RIDE ALONG

CELEBRATING CANADA – Four-year-old Mya Jane Kelly and her mom Collette were among hundreds at the Gander Community Centre on Wednesday celebrating Canada's 142nd birthday, ans what would any birthday party be without balloons.

On a lunch break in the parking lot of Heli-One Composites in Gander, Marcel Bry wore a grim reaper mask to lighten the mood of a somber crowd.

Due to a drop in the resale value of corrugated cardboard, the Town of Gander and a local recycling group will be introducing tipping fees to help cover costs.

The need for affordable housing in Gander might become alleviated depending on the outcome of an application made by a non-profit group to take advantage of new government funding opportunities.

Eastern Health is doing a good job meeting the health needs of the community of Southern Avalon according to their two-year progress report which outlined they've already implemented 24 of 29 recommendations in their needs assessment conducted in 2006-2007.

The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program started in the middle of March at Holy Family Elementary in Chapel Arm.

The Placentia Area Food Bank has been growing steadily in the past few years since it began, helping people fill their cupboards when they need assistance.

Bay St. George District RCMP report July 2

Effective July 1, the minimum wage in this province will increase...

On June 24, the Town of Cape St. George marked its 40th anniversary and paid tribute to dozens of past and current community volunteers.

The Stephenville Royal Canadian Legion Br. 35 has joined other legions and veterans groups across Atlantic Canada in offering a new way to honour our veterans.

In 1975, a St. George's resident became the first woman elected to the House of Assembly.

The deputy mayor of Deer Lake is estimating that work to upgrade Bennett Avenue as well as part of Nicholsville Road could begin next month.

Barry Plowman is wondering if the struggle for shrimp is worth it. Thursday morning, the shrimp fisherman from Port au Choix was aboard Challenger 88 and heading into his home port after a 40-hour steam back across the Gulf.

Checking out a complaint of an erratic driver resulted in a bit of a wild goose chase for the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in the early hours of Canada Day.

The Deer Lake fire department has kicked off a fundraising campaign for a new heat-sensitive imaging camera.

The Town of Deer Lake continues to hold out for provincial assistance to purchase a new fire truck.

After a full week under the intense glare of the media's perpetual lights, a cemetery controversy in Carbonear has been resolved to the satisfaction of a heartbroken family.

The Carbonear town council last week responded to a letter to the editor from a concerned citizen who has alleged council poured thousands of dollars of taxpayers' money into staff barbecues, Christmas parties and socials for members of council and staff, who are already earning "hefty salaries".

At approximately 2:45 a.m. on July 3, 2009, members of Grand Falls-Windsor's RCMP detachment responded to a motor vehicle collision 3.

A pensive moment

The extra power expropriated from AbitibiBowater hydro operations on the Exploits River is not being used to offset Holyrood operations, according to the provincial government and its energy arm, Nalcor.

Conserving water usage during the summer months is critical as operators at the town's regional water treatment facility can attest.

"Up in the great bay of Exploits they came, the year was 1827... Bishop John Inglis came up the river with a Mr.