Month: June 2024

2 years ago

Police investigating fatal collision on TCH near Glenwood

A 42-year-old man is dead following a two-vehicle collision that occurred on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) near Glenwood on Friday afternoon. At approximately 4:45 p.m. on May 31, Gander RCMP received the report of the collision. A SUV crossed into the oncoming lane of travel and side-swiped another vehicle. The driver and lone occupant of the […]

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2 years ago

RNC Seeks Assistance from the Public in Collision Investigation

The RNC is investigating a motorcycle collision that occurred in St. John’s. On May 31, shortly before 6 p.m., police responded to a two vehicle collision on Great Eastern Avenue at the intersection of Pluto Street. The motorcyclist was sent to hospital for treatment of serious injuries – the driver of the other vehicle was […]

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2 years ago

RCMP investigates fatal crash in Clarenville

A 32-year-old woman is dead following a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Clarenville yesterday. Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, police received a report of the crash that occurred on Balbo Drive in Clarenville.  Officers attended the scene and observed a vehicle overturned in a ditch. One of the vehicle occupants, a 32-year-old man, was […]

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2 years ago

Riley Mercer turns heads with incredible season in the QMJHL

It’s the end of the hockey season for Riley Mercer. The 20-year-old Bay Roberts native, and younger brother of New Jersey Devils forward Dawson Mercer, has just concluded a very successful season in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) as the Drummondville Voltigeurs’ starting goaltender. The Voltigeurs were the QMJHL champions, with Mercer backstopping […]

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2 years ago

Impaired Driver Arrested in Churchill Falls

On Sunday the RNC in western Labrador conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Ossokmanuan Street in Churchill Falls. The 20-year-old male driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving and driving over the legal blood-alcohol limit. The male was released for court at a later date and his vehicle was impounded. The RNC […]

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2 years ago

Hospitality NL expressing concern on new Marine Atlantic vessel

Hospitality NL is expressing concern about the announcement from Marine Atlantic on mechanical issues with its newest vessel the Ala’suinu. Craig Foley, CEO of Hospitality NL said in a statement “The impact of any potential delay in this service could be devastating as the sector is just starting to recover from some of the toughest […]

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2 years ago

Delayed opening at Dr. Wm H. Newhook Community Health Centre

Due to a planned water shutdown by the town of Whitbourne, there will be a delayed opening at the Dr. Wm H. Newhook Community Health Centre today. Blood collection and diagnostic imaging services will not be impacted. The facility will be closed this morning and is anticipated to resume normal operations at noon.

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2 years ago

Wet roads and several flight delays this morning

Roads across the province are wet this morning with areas of fog on the Avalon, and central sections of the Island. The MV Beaumont Hamel has been reassigned to the Fogo Island/Change Island service. The Astron W is following the two-vessel summer schedule, departing Fogo Island at 7:15 a.m. Air service remains in place between […]

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2 years ago

Not much change in the weather as we start the week

The cutoff low that brought all the soggy weather to much of the Island this weekend isn’t going anywhere fast as we start the new week. Eastern sections of the Island will be stuck in the rain, drizzle, and fog. Areas to the west may not be quite as rainy or foggy. Very few areas […]

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2 years ago

Man arrested after stopping for gas in stolen vehicle

A 38-year-old male is in custody after stopping for gas in a stolen vehicle in St. John’s overnight. While on patrol in the center city area, officers noticed the stolen vehicle drive up to the gas pumps at a service station. Officers quickly contained the vehicle and arrested the male driver. The man faces charges […]

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