Month: June 2025

12 months ago

Police execute search warrant in Stanhope; firearms seized and man arrested

Lewisporte RCMP arrested a 38-year-old man following the search of a home in Stanhope, NL on May 30, 2025. Police seized firearms, prohibited devices and ammunition in the search. Police seized a number of firearms, including some restricted and prohibited devices. Later in the evening, a man was taken into custody at a residence in […]

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12 months ago

Police investigates theft at construction site, seeks public assistance

Clarenville RCMP is investigating the theft of construction tools from a job site in Lethbridge that occurred between May 3- June 1. A trailer containing the construction tools was taken from the job site sometime overnight on Saturday into early Sunday morning. The trailer was recovered; however approximately $20,000 worth of construction tools were stolen […]

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12 months ago

Police thanks community for successful search to locate eight-year-old Random Island girl

Following a successful 20-hour search for a missing eight-year-old girl from Random Island, Clarenville RCMP thank all those involved. The search, which began late Friday afternoon, involved over 90 volunteers, seven Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) organizations, provincial Fire and Emergency Services, local fire departments and EMS, and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre who worked […]

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12 months ago

Police seeking information connected to downtown assault

The RNC is seeking help from the public with an ongoing investigation into a serious assault on George Street. Shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday, police responded to the west end of George Street, near the intersection of Adelaide Street, after a request for assistance from paramedics. Responding officers located a male with serious injuries […]

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12 months ago

RCMP investigating theft at Bay Bulls Foodland, seeking public assistance in identifying man

Ferryland RCMP is seeking assistance from the public in identifying an individual following a theft that occurred at the Foodland in Bay Bulls on May 22. At approximately 6:10 – 6:20 p.m. on May 22, the individual entered the Foodland on the Southern Shore Highway in Bay Bulls. He left the store without paying for […]

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12 months ago

Provincial whooping cough outbreak declared over

NL Health Services is providing an update on the outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) that has affected the province since early 2024. Following a sustained decrease in cases of whooping cough throughout the province, the province is declaring the outbreak officially over. Since January 2024, there have been 361 confirmed cases of whooping cough in […]

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12 months ago

Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay lifts fire ban

The Happy Valley-Goose Bay Fire Department has lifted the fire ban for the community. A permit from the town is still required for open fires or fireworks; however, fire pits with a screened enclosure are permitted.

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12 months ago

Applications open for St. John’s Traffic Box Art Program

Artists in the capital city can now apply for the 2025 Traffic Box Art Program. The program engages visual artists to design and paint original artwork on traffic signal boxes. These boxes are metal cabinets located at intersections and roadsides that house traffic signal controls.  Each selected artist will receive an honorarium of $500. The […]

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12 months ago

Pride Month flag-raising ceremony to be held at Confederation Building

Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Sherry Gambin-Walsh will host a flag-raising event to mark the beginning of Pride Month this morning. The event will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Confederation Building. The event will be emceed by the Minister of Government Modernization and Service Delivery Sarah Stoodley. […]

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12 months ago

Good driving conditions in Newfoundland, wet roads in Labrador

Across the Island portion of the province, roads are bare and dry. There are areas of fog along the south coast and portions of the Avalon Peninsula through to Goobies. In Labrador, roads are wet with water buildup in some areas. The MV Kamutik W will begin accepting freight today. Ferries are operating on schedule. […]

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