Month: September 2023

3 years ago

Some areas of the Island turn cooler for Friday, as clouds, showers, and rain hang around the N.L.

What’s left of Idalia will swing across the Island overnight into early Friday, before moving offshore. This will drive more showers on the Island into the overnight period, along with the risk of isolated thunderstorms. The showers become a little less widespread for Friday as winds turn northerly for the western 2/3 of the Island. […]

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3 years ago

Hurricane Lee is poised to become a major hurricane in the next 24 hours

Hurricane Lee is rapidly strengthening this afternoon and is now a category 2 storm on the Safer-Simpson scale and packing maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h. The storm is heading west-northwest at 24 km/h and the central pressure is 983 mb and falling. The storm is located 1405 km east of the northern Leeward Islands. […]

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3 years ago

Bay Roberts RCMP investigates report of unknown motorist approaching child

Bay Roberts RCMP is investigating a report of an unknown motorist approaching a child last night on Pickett’s Road in Bay Roberts. Shortly after 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday night, police received a report from a parent indicating that their child was approached while walking along the road by an unknown male who was possibly operating […]

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3 years ago

RNC continuing investigation into robbery downtown

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a robbery, which occurred in St. John’s. RNC Operational Patrol Services received a report of a robbery, which occurred in the city hall parking lot in St. John’s on August 19, 2023, at approximately 2:30 am. Officers determined that two male suspects approached another male with […]

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3 years ago

Police searching for missing woman

The RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 44-year-old Jeanna Smith, who was last seen yesterday in Chapel Arm. Police have concerns for her well being. Call Whitbourne RCMP with any information (709-759-2600).

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3 years ago

Police make arrest following sexual violence investigation

On August 23, the RNC was informed of fictitious identities being used on social media applications, and concealment to arrange sexual acts. Police searched a home in Paradise in connection with the investigation. On Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., the RNC arrested and charged 32-year-old Markus Hicks of Paradise. The accused was held in custody to […]

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3 years ago

RCMP arrest man after rash of thefts in Bonavista

A 29-year-old man has been arrested following a rash of recent thefts in Bonavista. On Sunday evening Ryan Keats was arrested in relation to a number of reports of thefts from vehicles. At the time of his arrest, he was on court-imposed conditions, including a daily curfew, after being arrested on August 31 and charged […]

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3 years ago

The Wiggles are coming to St. John’s

The famous children’s entertainers group The Wiggles are coming to St. John’s. There will be two shows on Saturday, September 23. The first show takes place at 11:00 a.m. and the second show is at 2:30 p.m. at the Mary Brown’s Centre. Tickets for the Ready, Steady, Wiggle!” Tour are on sale now.

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3 years ago

National Geographic Explorer arrives in St. John’s

Cruise ship season continues in St. John’s with the National Geographic Explorer operated by Lindblad Expeditions in port today. The ship arrived around 6:00 a.m. and will be in the city until 8:00 p.m. There are 112 passengers on board. National Geographic Explorer will make another visit to St. John’s on September 16. The Jewel […]

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3 years ago

Athletics, Pirates, and Guardians among winners in MLB action Wednesday

There were 15 games in Major League Baseball on Wednesday. Athletics 5 Blue Jays 2Pirates 5 Brewers 4Guardians 2 Twins 1Cubs 8 Giants 2Diamondbacks 12 Rockies 5Phillies 5 Padres 1Mariners 8 Reds 4Rays 3 Red Sox 1Marlins 11 Dodgers 4Yankees 4 Tigers 3Nationals 3 Mets 2Cardinals 11 Braves 6White Sox 6 Royals 4Astros 12 Rangers […]

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