Month: December 2023

2 years ago

Sheshatshiu RCMP investigates attempted break and enter at Seraphine’s Convenience Store

Police are investigating an attempted break and enter at Serphine’s Convenience Store on Mistashini Crescent Street on the morning of Friday, Dec. 8. Police were contacted by the owner, who reported an attempted break and enter had occurred just before 5:00 a.m. that morning. Video surveillance was obtained, showing multiple suspects attempting to break in […]

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2 years ago

Obstetrical services temporarily unavailable at Carbonear General Hospital 

NL Health Services advises the public that obstetrical services at Carbonear General Hospital will be temporarily unavailable due to human resource challenges from: Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 6:00 p.m. to Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 6:00 p.m.  Patients seeking obstetrical services are advised to proceed to the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s or Dr. G.B. […]

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2 years ago

Deadline extended for online submissions on Adult Literacy and High School Equivalency Programs

The provincial government is extending the deadline for online submissions on adult literacy and high school equivalency programs. All members of the public are invited to share their input by visiting EngageNL.ca. The deadline for completing the online questionnaire is Dec. 15. In addition to the online questionnaire, government has been hosting targeted stakeholder consultation sessions […]

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2 years ago

Police searching for missing St. John’s man

The RNC are searching for missing person, Michael Parsons. The 46-year-old was last seen in the area of Bowring Park at around 7:15 p.m. on Monday, Dec 11. Parsons is described to be about five feet and seven inches tall, with a medium build. When he was last seen, Parsons was wearing a dark navy […]

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2 years ago

Gander’s 103 Search & Rescue team deliver Santa & Presents in ‘Big Yellow Sleigh’

Search and Rescue Technicians and the team at Gander’s 103 SAR Squadron made a very special delivery today to the Janeway Children’s Hospital in St. John’s. Boxes of presents, accompanied by Santa Claus himself, flew over both hospitals and the Ronald McDonald House this morning. The RCAF Cormorant landed at the helipad and once there, […]

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2 years ago

Police investigating after thieves use backhoe to break into NLC

Police are investigating a break and enter in St. John’s which involved the use of heavy equipment. At about 4:45 a.m., on Tuesday morning, RNC patrol officers responded to a report of an alarm at the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLC) on Blackmarsh Road. Upon arrival, officers observed significant damage to the front of […]

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2 years ago

Liberal Party to close nominations for Conception Bay East – Bell Island today

According to the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, the call for nominations in the district of Conception Bay East – Bell Island closes today at 4 p.m. The by-election for the district has not yet been called, but David Brazil, the current MHA, has announced his intention to step down on Dec. 29. So […]

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2 years ago

Harbour Grace waste recovery facility target of vandalism

The waste recovery facility in Harbour Grace has been the target of vandalism. The site will be closed for the day today due to the vandalism. The Eastern Regional Service Board is working to return the facility to regular operating hours.

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2 years ago

Man arrested after disturbance at residence in Labrador City

Overnight, the RNC in western Labrador responded to a disturbance at a residence in Labrador City. As a result of the investigation, officers arrested a 43-year-old man. He has been charged with two counts of assault, impaired driving, and driving over the legal limit. The accused was held to appear in court. The RNC requests […]

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2 years ago

Monday saw record-breaking warmth across the Island

December 11, 2023, will be marked in the meteorological records as a day of unprecedented warmth, with numerous areas across the Island setting new daily maximum temperature records. Some locations also set all-time monthly high temperatures. Daily Maximum Temperature Records In addition to the daily records, some areas also set new extreme monthly maximum temperature […]

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