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TOPIC: PARADISE

RNC officer used unnecessary force during arrest, public complaints commission finds

Const. Bernard Morgan is the subject of a complaint filed by Zackary Ball, whom Morgan hit in the head and pepper-sprayed.

This Paradise cul-de-sac looks like a construction site. Residents want it cleaned up

Construction equipment, piles of dirt and broken wooden planks this is the scene outside residents' kitchen windows in one Paradise subdivision. Karwood Contracting president Greg Hussey says correspondence delays from town officials are standing in the way of his company finishing the project.

Saint John police investigate encampment death of man who lost parts of limbs to frostbite

Members of Street Team SJ are mourning the sudden deathof a homeless man whose amputations because of frostbite last winter sparked outrage and helped prompt changes.
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After more than a year, Paradise cul-de-sac still looks like a gravel pit. Homeowners feel ripped off

Neighbours Thomas OBrien and Gregory Tobin say they both regret buying turnkey Karwood Contracting homes after contracted work for lawns and paved driveways has not been done. The company has promised to begin work after CBC News made inquiries.

It's a paw-rty! Meet Russell, the 24-year-old cat

Heather Kennedy made it her mission to give her aging cat a great last year of his life. Eleven years later, Russell is alive, thriving and celebrating his 24th birthday.

Paradise man conquers world's toughest foot race through French Alps

Wayne Walsh of Paradise ran for 33 hours across three countries in a race around Mont-Blanc in France. He was one of 2,800 runners who participated in what is known as the most difficult marathon on the planet.
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Child-care providers say they aren't getting paid on time, leaving families in a tight spot

Renee Francavilla, who operates Teeter Tots in Paradise, is supposed to get paid every three months but says it's rare her paycheques come in on time.

A parking lot back to a pond that's how McMaster University plans to 're-wild' its west campus

The process will be gradual as the Hamilton post-secondary institution has to first find ways to reduce the demand for parking.
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ATV safety advocate wishes mandatory N.L. test was more hands-on

President of the Newfoundland T'Railway Council Rick Noseworthy says the new mandatory online course for ATV users is solid but wishes it had a more practical component. Other advocates worry that parents aren't active enough in enforcing safety rules.

The first cyber-sleuth, why you shouldn't buy an island online, and more of our June favourites

Start your summer off right with these podcast picks.

This man ran a long way, for a long time, to claim 1st place in new ultra-marathon in Paradise

TheParadise Backyard ultra-marathon wrapped up over 24 hours after it began Sunday, with Peter Thompson being crowned the winner with 31 laps long, long laps behind him.

5 Newfoundland athletes are kicking their way from Paradise to Budapest

Nestled between the office of Paradise's MHA and a dance company sits the training ground for some of the country's top kickboxers. In late summer, five of Warrior Elite Kickboxing's athletes are heading to Hungary for the youth world championships.

Paradise minor baseball officials face questions over missing money and fee hikes

Paradise minor baseball officials are facing questions over the disappearance of thousands of dollars, and a decision to sharply raise registration fees for the upcoming 2024 season.

Hamilton police identify 19-year-old man killed in daytime downtown shooting

Police have identified the 19-year-old Hamilton man killed in Wednesday'sdaytime downtownshooting.

Parent advocacy group helped land new high school for Paradise

Officials agree on two things: that a new high school in Paradise is long overdue, and that a newly formed parent lobby group played a big part in paving the way for Monday's announcement.

Paradise is getting its own high school. The question is when

The Town of Paradise hasbeen heard the community is finally getting a high school.
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Weekend gala celebrates the rhythm and roots of the Black community in N.L.

A weekend gala that aims to raise money for a mutual aid fund for the Black community in Newfoundland and Labrador was inspired by Black History Month, says a director of the province's Social Justice Co-Operative.

Paradise town councillor Elizabeth Laurie dies at 44

Elizabeth Laurie, a town councillor in Paradise for more than decade and a former deputy mayor, has died after fighting cancer.
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Year of the dragon, dance of the lion: N.L. Chinese Association rings in new year

The Chinese Association of Newfoundland and Labrador rang in the Chinese New Year with a whirlwind tour around St. John's, Mount Pearl, and Paradise over the weekend.

Kansas City beats San Francisco 25-22 with OT touchdown to win Super Bowl

The San Francisco 49ers take on Kansas City in the Super Bowl.

Metrobus ridership surged last year, and the transit service hopes to learn why

Metrobus has hired an outside firm to conduct a survey and find out why ridership is booming and whether the trend will continue.

Paradise spends $360K on sand for Canada Games beach volleyball courts

The Town of Paradise is paying out more than $300,000 for sand a very specific kind for four beach volleyball courts ahead of the 2025 Canada Games.

Watch the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize

The gala will be broadcast on CBC radio, television and online on tonight at 9:00 p.m. EST.

Why Cuban-born conductor Cosette Justo Valds feels right at home with the Vancouver Island Symphony

Cosette Justo Valdsis the new artistic director of the Vancouver Island Symphony, which is set to kick off its 29th season.
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New school planned to open in 3 years in fast-growing St. John's suburb

With a $50-million boost, children in the rapidly expanding Kenmount Terrace neighbourhood in northern St. John's will head to a new school. There is still no word, though, on a high school in neighbouring Paradise.