Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2Video4:45 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |May 5Video11:28 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem The city of Mount Pearl NL has once again contracted out the work of municipal workers to a private company wasting taxpayer money on snow clearing services that are likely to never be used “After municipal workers went on strike two years ago Mount Pearl contracted out part of our snow clearing claiming the contractors would support us if there was a bad weather event like Snowmageddon in 2020,” explained CUPE 2099 President Sherry Fitzpatrick The people of Mount Pearl have had their hard-earned tax money spent on a service that was never performed.” the City of Mount Pearl awarded a tender for $216,000 to Farrell’s Excavating so the amount can increase or decrease depending on usage even if Farrell’s Excavating is never used Farrell’s Excavating had a previous contract with Mount Pearl for snow clearing support that was awarded in November 2022 for $531,875 “If there’s one thing everyone knows about Mount Pearl it’s that they have amazing snow clearing and that work is done by our municipal workers not some private contractor,” said CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador President Sherry Hillier “Even when we got buried in snow last year “Councilor Jim Locke told reporters that he thought the municipal workers were doing an amazing job,” continued Hillier “so my question is why is that money not being spent to support the public services that actually need it Why not spend that $100,000 on creating good permanent jobs for the people of Mount Pearl who can continue to do their amazing work?” If the council thinks we need help to ‘get the job done’ as they claim then they should hire more city staff to help,” said Fitzpatrick “There are public services that are struggling Why waste taxpayer’s money on a limited contract Ontario K1G 0Z7 Tel: (613) 237-1590 Fax: (613) 237-5508  Toll free: (844) 237-1590 A group of teenagers charged in last year’s attacks in Mount Pearl had their cases called in court Tuesday the RNC were called to a complaint of property damage in… Forestry and Agriculture is urging caution on the T’railway near Maccles… This week is International Compost Awareness Week The theme this year is Sustainable Communities Begin… “The care & attention to detail you provided for us was outstanding!" 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If you’ve been keeping tabs on the various Mount Pearl community groups on social media That an increasing number of posts about rats becoming more prevalent in neighbourhoods around the city Some have had rodents severely damage their vehicles while others have seen them scurrying out from under garbage boxes and into the streets Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience “Rats on Ashford Drive are everywhere,” Mount Pearl resident Lynn Tucker wrote in a message to The Telegram Residents aren’t the only ones who have noticed an increase in the number of rat interactions over the last little while Mount Pearl Mayor Dave Aker told The Telegram that it is the time of year when the city starts receiving more phone calls about rat sightings The temperature outside is cooling and the animals are starting to seek warmer places to spend the winer rats become the worst version of a snowbird we always get more phone calls at the front desk Members of city council get a few complaints but is important to monitor the phone calls we are getting,” said Aker They’re trying to get into the warmth of your houses or they’re trying to get near your houses.”  To help residents protect their properties from rats and other rodents Mount Pearl is planning on starting a public information campaign It’ll be designed to help people recognize the signs of rodents where they could nest on your property and what rats are looking for in a new home “We just want to roll it our proactively,” said Aker Rats tend to go where a food source is easily accessible cleaning up after your pets and keeping bird feeders in the right areas can all help keep the rat population at bay by limiting access to some potential food items There are poisonous options for getting rid of rodents but that can be a challenge for pet owners like Mark Collins “I have one neighbor who puts out a live trap nightly and catches a rat to dispose of at least once or twice a week,” Collins wrote to The Telegram Even taking his dog out during the night can be a struggle because of the rats an animal scurried across their path causing the dog to start barking which went against Mount Pearl’s noise control regulations One thing Collins has found that has worked for controlling rats on his property is to plug any holes he finds and spraying cedar wood oil on anything that shows signs of a rat’s presence “They don’t like the taste of that type of wood,” he said All of this leads to an important part of keeping things rat free That is neighbours helping their neighbours anyway they can It’’ll be a part of the city’s information campaign to help people get the best of those tiny homewreckers “It’s all the positive things you can do in your property to make sure you don’t end up with a rat problem and you also don’t further the rat problem in your neighbourhood,” said Aker “You have to be kind to your neighbours and I think that’s important for people to know that we all have to work together.”  Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page The British Virgin Islands is an explorer's dream with more than 60 isles and cays to discover Expert-backed tips and a step-by-step breakdown to ward off these pests We tried it: Filtrete Smart Tower and the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy A late-evening fire in Mount Pearl has left five people homeless Firefighters were called to the rental home following reports of thickening smoke in the two-unit residence When firefighters arrived a few minutes later there was thick smoke and heavy fire pouring from both the basement and upstairs apartments said that both people in the basement apartment and all three residents of the upstairs apartment escaped the blaze Two cats belonging to the downstairs tenants were found however a cat in the upstairs apartment remained unaccounted for Fire crews were able to knock down the flames within about twenty minutes but they spent the next hour on the scene ensuring no hot spots remained Personnel with the City of Mount Pearl were also summoned to spread salt on the road as water from the firefighting efforts had frozen The cause of the fire is under investigation The City of Mount Pearl and the Town of Conception Bay South will make a major hockey announcement today at the Glacier Arena Hospitality Suite in Mount Pearl at 11:30 a.m Arts and Recreation Minister Steve Crocker will be joined by representatives from Destination St The upcoming national sporting event is expected to have a significant impact on the province The RNC has charged a woman with negligence after a vicious dog attack earlier this year The RNC responded to a dog attack in Mount Pearl on Feb A woman sustained serious injuries and required treatment at hospital while two others were able to be safely evacuated from a home by officers After more than 24 hours and numerous attempts to sedate the animal due to the risk to safety of responding personnel the RNC Tactics and Rescue Unit and Police Dog Services The dog was sedated and humanely euthanized by a local vet following written consent A 37-year-old has been arrested and charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm and breaches of court orders. The accused has been released to appear in Provincial Court in June Theatre arts students at Mount Pearl Senior High School are preparing for their big year-end production NTV’s Amanda Mews has more on what’s happening in Your Community Amanda Mews checks out how one school is marking National Music Monday and tonight in Your Community NTV’s Marykate O’Neill takes us… A house fire in Mount Pearl that caused significant damage to the home has displaced one person said that they received a call from the residence reporting fire in the kitchen When crews arrived on the scene they found a fire that had initially started in the basement of the home had burned up into the kitchen Crews were able to quickly knock the fire down Firefighters spent the next while ensuring the fire did not spread through any walls into other areas of the home or to either attached neighbouring home Personnel from Newfoundland Power were called to disconnect power to the residence There were four people inside the home at the time The lone resident of the home has been displaced and is staying with family Residents of a neighbouring house also sought lodging elsewhere for the night due to a smell of smoke inside their home It’s clear sailing all across the province this morning with sunshine and dry roads the RNC received several calls of an impaired driver in CBS A minor cooking incident at a seniors home in Mount Pearl on Wednesday night sent one person to hospital. At about 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday evening firefighters responded to a reported fire at Pearlgate Manor on Wilson Crescent in Mount Pearl. Crews from the nearby Mount Pearl Fire Station arrived moments later and found smoke coming from one of the units inside. Derek Hunt, Platoon Chief with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department, said an unattended frying pan was to blame for the smoke, which filled the apartment and created a haze through the entire building. One of the two tenants of the smoke-filled unit had to be removed by firefighters. Oxygen was immediately given, and paramedics took the individual to hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. Hunt said that all seventeen residents of the building were temporarily evacuated from the building. After approximately forty-five minutes they were permitted back inside, after smoke had been cleared from the building. There was no fire damage to report. Shortly after 2:00 a.m., the RNC were called to a complaint of property damage in… The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is urging caution on the T’railway near Maccles… This week is International Compost Awareness Week. The theme this year is Sustainable Communities Begin… A three-vehicle collision in Mount Pearl on Wednesday evening resulted in serious injuries, with those injured having to wait over one hour for an ambulance to arrive. Emergency crews were called to a portion of Topsail Road near Corisande Drive at 6:40 p.m. after an officer with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) came upon the crash shortly after it occurred. The driver of a westbound SUV crossed into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with a second SUV. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles. The driver of a Jeep, also traveling east, was unable to avoid the collision, with that vehicle coming to rest on its side. An ambulance from out of town, reportedly Whitbourne, had to be summoned to attend the scene, as there were no ambulances available in the metro region. At about 7:50 p.m. an ambulance arrived at the scene, over one hour from when the collision happened. A second ambulance arrived minutes later. The driver of the Jeep, who was its only occupant, was uninjured. Three people, occupants of the other two vehicles, all sustained injuries. A passenger in one of the vehicles is reported to have suffered serious, but non life-threatening injuries. Firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department tended to the injured individuals until an ambulance could arrive. All three injured people were eventually taken to hospital. The RNC closed Topsail Road between Corisande Drive and Thomas Byrne Drive for some time as they investigated the collision. Initial reports from the scene indicate one of the drivers may have suffered a medical emergency, contributing to the collision. 22 random attacks on two men how they'd feel if their loved one was a victim Provincial Court Judge Bruce Short leaned forward at the bench Thursday and looked two of the youth charged with a series of violent incidents in Mount Pearl in the eye sitting in the dock dressed in identical prison-issued gray sweatsuits listened as the judge indicated he was endorsing their release on bail with conditions as agreed between their lawyers and the Crown but suggested he would not have otherwise agreed to it Short held eye contact with the boys as he asked them to think of someone they loved and to picture them being randomly attacked the way they are alleged to have done to others “I don’t think you’d take too kindly to it,” the judge said “Nobody in our public should take too kindly to that sort of thing are “not the kind of thing we typically see in civilized society.” “This kind of behaviour is absolutely intolerable and if you come back before me with charges of breaching these conditions you will consider yourself fortunate if you’re released again.” Four of them have also been charged with a Nov All but one of the teenagers have been released on bail with the strictest possible conditions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) A bail hearing for the other boy – the only one of the group who is also charged with wearing a disguise with the intention to commit a crime as well as breaching prior court orders – concluded Thursday morning and Judge Jennifer Mercer will deliver her decision next week Crown prosecutor Chelsea Drodge described the incidents as “quite horrific,” but explained the YCJA requires courts to release accused youth on bail if they can be placed into the care of a responsible adult and there are conditions that could address their risk to the public The two boys nodded their understanding with the release conditions They’re set to return to court late in January Two men suffered serious injuries in separate random attacks on Roosevelt Avenue two weeks ago a parent was reportedly swarmed and beaten with a weapon in the parking lot of Morris Academy Elementary School around 5:30 p.m saying her husband has not been able to work a full day since the incident and is unable to tolerate light he had called her to say he was at the school to pick up their kids and would call her back; when he did He shouted that I had to get to the kids,” Rempel said explaining her husband was calling from the home of a stranger who had taken him in when he escaped his attackers and ran looking for help “He had been hit in the head with a bat and he was bleeding a lot.” The second incident occurred shortly after that on the other end of the street A man was reportedly beaten with a bat and sprayed in the face with an unknown substance that caused his eyes to burn RNC officers arrested six youth over the course of several days assault with a weapon and uttering threats Five of the teens are also charged with robbery while one has additional charges of wearing a disguise with the intention to commit a crime and breaching previous court orders he and three of the previously arrested youth were charged with an incident that happened in the parking lot of a Commonwealth Avenue business weeks earlier during which the business’ property was damaged and a man sustained minor injuries from an assault Tonight on Inspiring NL NTV’s Marykate O’Neill joins the stars of a 60-plus fitness class in Mount Pearl A young woman was crowned the new Miss Achievement at a ceremony a few weeks… One that’s probably been told before We have more on the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote in… Mount Pearl home damaged during Thursday night house fireNo injuries There were no injuries but the resident of a Mount Pearl home is displaced and staying with family following a structure fire Thursday night The blaze on Pumphrey Avenue was reported just after 8:30 p.m when the occupants of the row house noticed smoke coming from the basement her pets and three other people escaped the home and by the time St John’s Regional firefighters arrived on scene the flames had spread to the kitchen on the main floor Firefighters knocked the fire down quickly but not before the unit suffered serious fire was checked on scene by paramedics as a precaution and that person was staying elsewhere overnight due to the smell of smoke in their home There was no immediate word on the cause of the fire and the incident is under investigation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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Four people were sent to hospital Saturday afternoon following a three-vehicle collision in Mount Pearl at the intersection of Old Placentia Road and Commonwealth Avenue and left one of SUV so damaged hydraulic extrication tools had to be used to cut away the driver’s door to free the driver The other SUV was also extensively damaged while a pickup had moderate damage Traffic was slowed through the intersection or diverted around it until the scene could be cleared Reports from the scene indicate a dog escaped from one of the vehicles and ran off but it was later located safely None of the injuries were considered life-threatening The last teenager of a group awaiting the court’s bail decision in connection with a series of violent incidents in Mount Pearl received it Monday: denied The 15-year-old boy is the only one in the group of seven to remain in custody The rest were released with the consent of the Crown The Crown opposed bail for the remaining boy who is also the only one of the accused charged with breaching a previous bail order Having heard arguments from prosecutor Chelsea Drodge and defence lawyer MacKenzie Hughes late last week Provincial Court Judge Jennifer Mercer denied the boy’s release Monday morning are protected by a publication ban under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) which requires courts to release accused youth on bail if they can be placed into the care of a responsible adult and there are conditions that could address their risk to the public The act also compels the courts to consider whether an accused youth has a history with a pattern of outstanding charges or findings of guilt telling them the behaviour they’re accused of is “absolutely intolerable,” and they should expect to be kept in custody if they return before him charged with breaching their release orders He asked them to picture someone they loved being randomly beaten the way the teens are alleged to have done to others 22 that left two men with serious injuries Both men were taken to hospital for treatment RNC officers arrested six youth over several days Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officers arrested the teenaged suspects over the next week or so One of the teens has also been charged with robbery while another has a charge of wearing a disguise with the intention to commit a crime Four of the same youth have also been charged with an incident that happened in the parking lot of a Commonwealth Avenue business Nov Four people were sent to hospital on Saturday afternoon following a three-vehicle collision in Mount Pearl. Shortly after 3:00 p.m. emergency crews were called to the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Old Placentia Road following the crash. The impact left three vehicles damaged, two of them significantly. Firefighters had to use extrication tools to remove the door of one of the vehicles in order to free the trapped driver. In total four people were taken to hospital. Their injuries were described at the time as non life-threatening. According to posts on social media, a family dog that was in one of the vehicles ran from the crash scene after it became scared. The animal was reportedly found in the area a while later and held for family. Traffic was slowed in the area until the scene could be cleared. The collision was one of seven traffic incidents to which St. John’s Regional Fire Department responded on Saturday. December’s community safety meeting had quite an impact on Mount Pearl Mayor Dave Aker As Aker and his colleagues shared the summary of that meeting during the Tuesday Aker admits he felt like he was right back at the Reid Centre as they reviewed the realities of how residents are being impacted by violence in their community “It’s a bit like reliving it,” Aker said of the process to create the summary I’m grateful to have 200 people coming out with their voice to share their concerns for our community “I must say I’m also grateful for the efforts the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary have invested in this as well as the Department of Justice and Minister Bernard Davis to ensure that we’re working together to make sure this never happens again.” including local municipal enforcement personnel the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and members of local school and community groups Meeting participants called for improved infrastructure and safety measures such as increased lighting in public spaces stronger community supports for troubled youth and their families as well as increased community engagement and communication Aker reassured residents that these types of violent incidents don’t represent the day-to-day realities facing residents in the city and is committed to determining the issue’s root causes in order to implement effective solutions which is typical of what we would see in Mount Pearl and the greater region,” Aker said we have to find out how systemic it is versus how random it is and we have to prepare for both at the end of the day.” Aker — along with Minister of Justice Davis and RNC Chief of Police Pat Roche — committed to a collaborative approach to finding a solution and announced plans to create a comprehensive community safety plan Aker says the meeting summary represents the first step in establishing the plan He’s looking forward to further engaging the community as the plan develops throughout 2025 “This is the platform for our community safety plan,” Aker said While the final plan isn’t expected to be released until later in the year Aker says collaboration is key to the end result In conjunction with the RNC and provincial government he’ll soon be establishing a situation table as a tool to determine the appropriate next steps to take through data sharing and collective action across multiple sectors within the community In addition to the various government departments and the city one of the representatives on the table will be somebody who has probably come through the system “Somebody who has experienced this and possibly has been the object of some of these discussions in the past but can share some of the experiences The published summary says residents can expect continued engagement soon through regular community safety meetings and increasing levels of collaboration with law enforcement While that represents big-picture next steps for the creation of a new community plan Aker says the day-to-day work on it has already started and some meetings have already taken place there’s no point in putting in the work on a community safety plan if it doesn’t actually address the concerns of residents and wants the community to keep its collective eyes peeled for upcoming meetings and further opportunities to provide valuable feedback “We will be looking for some further feedback from the community primarily to feed into the process where we’re establishing that safety plan,” Aker said “We just have to make sure we are in touch with the people we serve Part of serving our people is making sure they’re safe is no longer safe for its residents,' says victim's wifeAt public meeting various community members share their fear since a violent attack on Nov When Bailey Rempel got up to speak at a City of Mount Pearl public meeting to discuss enhancing safety in the community whose husband was attacked by a group of young people 10 days ago used it as an opportunity to discuss the impact it’s had on her family but there are things that don’t make it into the headlines like how I had to go down to the school multiple times to call my kids the day that they went back how they haven’t been back to after-school care or Girl Guides,” said Rempel “How my husband hasn’t been able to work a full day yet and how our house stays dark because the lights make his head hurt These are just a few of the impacts felt by my family from this one single violent attack.” her husband called to say he was at Morris Academy to pick up their kids He shouted that I had to get to the kids,” said Rempel when her husband told those running the after-school program he was there for his kids “He had been hit in the head with a bat and he was bleeding a lot,” said Rempel Rempel said he called her from that stranger’s home Rempel attended the meeting because she believes that all victims of these attacks “This is a bit of a flashpoint in the community even though this has been going on for quite some time,” said Rempel “So it’s taking a really awful situation for my family and using that to elevate everybody else’s voices Rempel said it took the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) 20 minutes to respond to the call wondering where the attackers were,” said Rempel and because of the fear this has brought for other Mount Pearl residents Rempel asked the city councillors in attendance what they have done to improve public safety The victim count is mounting,” said Rempel Jim Locke said the focus of the meeting was to listen to resident’s concerns no solutions by the council were put forth a report from the meeting will be made public in the new year While some residents brought up suggestions for improving safety most residents just brought up how scared they are Many echoed Rempel’s statement that Mount Pearl is no longer safe One Mount Pearl woman said she and her family chose to walk over driving; now walking has been taken away from them She mentioned she feels safer on Water Street than in Mount Pearl who lives four minutes from Mount Pearl Intermediate said when he left for the meeting his wife was worried about being left alone Another resident said that her mother won’t even go for a walk around St Jana Sullivan started to cry when talking about her son Sullivan said it got so bad that her son had to move away She added that she even reached out to Mayor Dave Aker Though Aker didn’t respond to the comments made by Sullivan regarding her situation at the meeting he did say that the violence needs to stop Aker then outlined the next steps for Mount Pearl following the release of the report “It seems a lot is going on in the schools that maybe a lot of leaders and parents are not quite sure what’s what’s happening,” said Aker “I think we need to reach out to youth and find out what they think is causing the problem because that’s the way we’re going to lead ourselves to solutions.” Aker added that there will be a jurisdictional analysis to show where the city needs to go and possibly more public meetings “What I heard from residents tonight is that there needs to be more accountability within society We can’t go pointing fingers at one block of government “So we’ll take all that commentary and put it in the report And we look forward to working with our provincial government partners Aker said for those feeling unsafe in the meantime to ensure their kids go through the DARE program for drug awareness and sign up for a neighbourhood watch Aker added neighbourhood watches are very easy to run once set up “You become the eyes and ears of your neighbourhood You’re not expected to be vigilantes but you’ll be able to engage with the RNC if there’s an issue in your neighbourhood,” said Aker Irving Oil will be conducting a training exercise at its Clyde Avenue location in Donovans in Mount Pearl today Residents of Mount Pearl are advised that there may be an increased presence of emergency vehicles and personnel on-site Hockey Canada’s 2025 U18 National Women’s Hockey Championship will be taking place in Newfoundland and Labrador co-hosted by the City of Mount Pearl and the Town of Conception Bay South with games played at The Glacier in Mount Pearl and the C.B.S It is the first time that Newfoundland and Labrador will host the event “This is an incredible opportunity to showcase the best young female hockey talent in the countrywhile bringing our communities together,” said Mount Pearl Mayor Dave Aker “Hosting the U18 National Women’s Hockey Championships is not just about the competition — it’s about inspiring the next generation of female athletes and putting Newfoundland and Labrador on the national stage.” The news release notes the elite tournament will feature Canada’s top young female hockey players with eight regional and provincial teams competing for the national title “The high calibre of U18 National Championships will help inspire female hockey players in our community to reach the next level in the sport grow their love of the game and bring a greater focus to female hockey here at home,” said CBS Mayor Darrin Bent Fans can stay up to date on tournament details “We look forward to having the opportunity to showcase the best young women hockey players in our country this coming November,” said Adam Foote “We believe a championship of this calibre will support our continued growth in girls participating in our sport and will also inspire the next generation of high-performance players as we promote; if you can see it A fire in Mount Pearl late Friday night has caused extensive damage to a home and displaced four people. Firefighters were called to the home on Smallwood Drive at about 11:15 p.m.. When crews arrived there was heavy fire and thick smoke coming from the home. Firefighters were able to put out most of the flames in quick order, however crews were on the scene for well over an hour ensuring no hot spots remained. Initial reports from the scene suggest the blaze may have started in the basement of the home. Derek Hunt, Platoon Chief with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) said that all four people who were inside the home were able to escape unharmed. For a while a cat was unaccounted for, however firefighters located the family pet inside. The animal was brought outside where it was given oxygen before being turned over to its owner. Smallwood Drive was closed between Jersey Avenue and Arena Road as crews worked. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Four people escaped a Mount Pearl house fire late Friday night but they have been displaced from the home that was heavily damaged in the blaze the front of the home was ablaze and heavy smoke was billowing into the sky They quickly deployed an attack line to knock down the flames at the front of the home and more personnel entered the house to conduct an interior attack flames could be seen glowing through the smoke from the basement and reports from the scene indicate that may be where the fire originated Platoon chief Derek Hunt said firefighters were also searching for a pet cat that had gone missing but they eventually located it hiding inside the house seeking Liberal nomination in Cape Spear‘I’ve always gone where there is a need’ says Mount Pearl Deputy Mayor supporters and colleagues from Mount Pearl city council Kieley announced she’s now ready to fight for her region and will be seeking the Liberal Party nomination in the riding of Cape Spear ahead of the upcoming federal election now an above-knee amputee and wheelchair user from a traumatic accident that left her in a coma in May 2023 says she has learned a lot about inclusivity and determination during her lengthy rehabilitation back to good health and proudly referred to herself as a ‘fighter’ as she committed to stand up for the region’s economic growth “The only way to overcome tough times is by coming together (and) supporting one another,” Kieley said during her speech at the Arts Annex in Mount Pearl “It’s in these moments of solidarity that we discover the strength and resilience to move forward This is my promise to you today: that I will fight with the same determination that I fought for myself we can build a future where no one is left behind.” With a master’s degree in Women’s Studies from Memorial University and experience as the executive director of both the Women in Resource Development Corporation and the NL Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre Kieley emphasised the importance of collaboration and the power possessed by the people of the region in solving complex and systemic problems throughout the area She wasted little time criticizing the Conservative Party of Canada’s attempts to weaken the country’s resolve with fear mongering and divisiveness and feels our communities have shown their strength in standing up to such bullies “Pierre Polievre and the Conservative Party consistently say that Canada is broken,” Kieley said “It’s a narrative they perpetuate because they rely on division and fear to secure power and something I believe and know the Liberal Party understands I am committed to playing that role and nurturing that unity and reinforcing that strength.” With former CEO of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association NL Victoria Belbin already having announced her intention to seek the same nomination and rumours that longtime MHA Tom Osborne is considering a return to politics to do the same Kieley admits that her ‘million art projects that are half done’ may have to remain on the backburner for the time being “There is no time (better) than right now,” Kieley said It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Pansy Jean Quinn of Mount Pearl Pansy leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband of nearly 39 years Warwick and Pearl Vincent; brother-in-law Derrick Simms; brother-in-law Bob and nephew Colin she worked as a nanny but soon discovered that children were not her passion She began her long and dedicated career at Tim Horton’s in March 1978 She was recognized as one of their longest-serving employees and continued to work until her retirement in May 2022 due to illness Pansy faced many health challenges with courage and a determined spirit The family would like to express appreciation to the many health care providers throughout her journey Visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home Celebration of life will be held at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Wednesday April 30th at 2 PM This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Randy my sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your sister Pansy I am saddened to learn of Pansy’s passing Seeing her smile and having a quick chat at the Time Horton’s on Kenmount Rd was a special part of my day for many years Sending love and deepest condolences to the Vincent family on the loss of this incrediblly special lady She will always be spreading joy and laughter family members and former coworkers I would like to offer deepest I only knew Pansy from Tim Horton’s on Kenmount Road always with a smile and her beautiful red lipstick When she received her 40 year award she was beaming. She loved working with the teenagers said that’s what kept her young I hope you are resting high on that mountain and someone is serving you with a big smile she was such a sweet and beautiful lady with a great outlook on life I am so sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. I send a message but it went through your email..sorry! Please accept my condolences and prayers to all the families I really don’t know what to say because you are gone to soon The last time I saw you we all took our picture together We are so sorry to learn of Pansy’s passing sending condolences to her family & friends Randy: So very sorry to learn of the passing of your sister My condolences to you and Pansy’s family Wishing you comfort and peace to face in the days ahead She has left many great memories for everyone that has known her May these days be filled with memories of love and her vibrant personality My sincere condolences on the passing of your sister Pansy was such a kind and caring person – a really positive attitude that seemed to shine through her lovely smile. 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Fire crews from the St. John’s Regional Fire Department are currently on the scene of a commercial structure fire on Dundee Avenue in Mount Pearl. Fire crews from Mount Pearl, Paradise, and Kenmount stations responded to the blaze. Dundee Avenue in Mount Pearl is closed. There is very heavy smoke coming from the property and visibility is very low.The RNC is requesting that the public remain away from Dundee Avenue, Mount Pearl until a further update is provided. John’s Regional firefighters are on the scene of a major structure fire in Mount Pearl Tuesday morning on Dundee Avenue in the Donovan’s business park when a Mount Pearl council worker was passing and saw smoke coming from the Cactus Ship Repair building heavy smoke was coming from the building and it was drifting across the park at ground level They then made entry through the large garage door at the rear of the business but it was quickly determined that it was unsafe to send firefighters inside A master stream from one of the ladder trucks was deployed at ground level and used to send massive amounts of water in through the garage door Smoke also hampered firefighting efforts at the front of the building but entrance was eventually made so the fire could be fought from the front There were no injuires reported up to deadline on this story More details will be provided as they become available A house fire in Mount Pearl Saturday night left five people homeless and caused extensive damage to the home The fire on Frontenac Avenue was reported just after 9:30 p.m heavy fire and smoke was pouring from both front levels of the house Firefighters laid attack lines and started battling the blaze as flames rolled through the inside of the structure John’s Regional Fire Department platoon chief Ed Sears said all five occupants of the two-unit dwelling were home when the fire broke but they had all escaped unharmed with two of their cats The incident is under investigation and more details will be provided as they become available Firefighters are battling a structure fire on Frontenac Avenue in Mount Pearl. More to come soon. pic.twitter.com/GinNAEnkC0 — Outside Morris Academy early Monday afternoon the squeals of young children filled the damp air It was a normal-looking elementary school scene on Nov far different from the violence that occurred there on Friday evening when a group of young people attacked a parent in the parking lot That was one of two violent incidents on Roosevelt Avenue that evening that sent two men to hospital for treatment of serious injuries a second man was attacked on the other end of the small residential street Police believe the same group of young people was responsible The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary issued a media release late Monday afternoon saying they had taken a male youth into custody in connection with the incidents wearing a disguise with the intent to commit a crime Police say they expect to lay further charges as their investigation continues People living in the area surrounding the violent incidents told The Telegram it’s a quiet neighbourhood where they used to feel safe Most of them talked about taking steps to improve security around their homes and it shouldn’t be like that,” said one woman One family described what they witnessed Friday: a group of young people running They thought it was just teenagers playing around Another man in the neighbourhood also heard someone shouting for help and he was here on the step with his eye cut open,” said Gordon Kean “There was blood streaming out of his eye.” Kean said the injured man told him it was a group of teenagers who beat him up Social media posts suggest a bat had been involved in at least one of the attacks and one of the victims had been sprayed with an unknown substance that burned his eyes That’s the information Mount Pearl-Southlands MHA Paul Lane has been hearing from his constituents as well who’ve been calling him since the attacks happened a lot of messages,” he said Monday afternoon It has instilled a lot of fear in the community.” It’s not the first time Mount Pearl residents have been shaken by violence: in January the RNC arrested several youths in connection with a string of random attacks on other unsuspecting young people in the city police charged a 13-year-old and a 17-year-old after another violent incident involving an employee at a store Several young people were reportedly hanging around the business and when the worker asked them to leave one of them sprayed the worker with bear spray Lane said he has written Justice and Public Safety Minister Bernard Davis and RNC Chief Pat Roche to ask for additional resources in the community I think we need to look at more police resources anyway,” Lane said Both Lane and Mount Pearl Mayor Dave Aker have suggested in recent days the Canadian justice system could use an overhaul when it comes to violent crime “This has to stop,” Aker posted on Facebook “Our justice system may be failing us if this happens again.” “I really think we need to get tougher on crime,” Lane added “We’re not dealing with the same issues we dealt with in the past.” The RNC has reportedly increased its presence in Mount Pearl in the wake of the recent attacks Investigators say they believe there are youth in the community who have information about the incidents and are urging them to get in touch by calling them at 729-8000 or reporting anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS They’re also advising parents and guardians to speak with their children about the incidents The Telegram also requested comment from NLSchools Monday morning The Telegram asked the school district how it is reacting to the event what it is doing to ensure safety of people on its property and whether more needs to be done to keep people safe on school grounds The Department of Education responded Tuesday morning with a brief emailed statement: “This random incident that occurred on the parking lot at Morris Academy after school hours is not deemed an act of school violence and should not be categorized as such As this incident is under police investigation “The Department of Education will continue to work to ensure the safety of students and staff at schools and will work across government and with partners as required to support overall community safety,” the statement said in full as mayor looks for answers | CBC.ca LoadedMore charges in violent attacks in Mount Pearl 5 months agoDuration 2:13More charges in violent attacks in Mount Pearl, as mayor looks for answers5 months agoNewsDuration 2:13 Mount Pearl Mayor Dave Aker says he wants the public to talk openly about their reaction to violent assaults, as police have laid more charges in an expanding case. Terry Roberts reports.