RCMP charge 71-year-old man with impaired driving after head-on collision kills two

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July 20, 2024

CLARENVILLE, NL – Mounties in Newfoundland say a 71-year-old man is facing charges today related to his alleged involvement in a collision that killed two women in January.

RCMP say police responded to a head-on collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near Arnold’s Cove, NL, on Jan. 21.

They say a 22-year-old passenger died at the scene, and the 22-year-old driver died in hospital a week later.

Police released no other details about the victims.

The man from Mount Pearl, NL, has been charged with two counts of impaired driving and two counts of dangerous operation causing death.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 26.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 20, 2024.

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Toronto Sceptres open camp ahead of second PWHL season |

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November 12, 2024

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The Toronto Sceptres have opened training camp for the upcoming PWHL season, with a new logo, new colours, new jerseys and a new primary venue in Coca-Cola Coliseum. The team has a lot to look ahead to after a busy off-season and successful inaugural campaign. (Nov. 12, 2024)

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Major shakeup at Canada Soccer in wake of drone-spying scandal |

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November 12, 2024

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Eby pays tribute to former B.C. premier John Horgan |

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November 12, 2024

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B.C. Premier David Eby says John Horgan was an inspirational leader who guided the province’s New Democrats out of the political wilderness after 16 years in Opposition. Eby says his predecessor as premier, who has died after a third bout with cancer, was known for his compassion for people from all walks of life but also his sharp tongue. (Nov. 12, 2024)

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