Local News from Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

Public Relations spokesperson Ashley Buckle says it’s nice to see carnival through the eyes of others and everyone enjoys it differently.

Susan Walsh says “much has been achieved but more remains to ensure seniors in our province are respected, supported, and live with

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says police got a call shortly after 10:30 p.m saying Jamie Gillam, 28, was at the Marine Atlantic terminal, in violation of the conditions of his release order.

During the man’s arrest, he used his body to cause damage to the police vehicle and was taken to a nearby health centre for treatment of minor injuries.

During a one hour period on Sunday,  three drivers ages 27, 33 and 36, all had their licences suspended following roadside screening in the early morning hours.

A roadside test was done and while the driver was found to be above the provincial limit he was below the criminal threshold to be charged for impaired driving. 

All residents of McIvers will see a police presence throughout the day.

She showed up at the Bayfm studios on Monday wearing her viking attire gown with gauntlets, sword and dagger, and a money belt, because she says vikings love money.

Tony Wakeham outlined the province’s defence capabilities directly to Prime Minister Mark Carney and during his November meetings in Ottawa, following up with a letter in December.

Dr. Daisy Baldwin is an assistant prof with MUN’s  Faculty of Nursing and says there are differences between heart disease and stroke but they are intertwined.