11 months ago
Police arrest man after foot chase in Marystown
Burin Peninsula RCMP arrested a 38-year-old Curtis Foote in the early morning hours of July 22 after a theft from a gas station in Marystown. At approximately 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, police responded to a call from staff at an Ultramar gas station, after a man entered the store and stole a case of beer […]
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11 months ago
Evacuation order lifted for Town of Musgrave Harbour
The province is advising residents of the Town of Musgrave Harbour that the evacuation issued on Sunday, July 20 has been lifted effective immediately. All residents are permitted to return to their properties. Residents are advised that this is still an active fire and there are fire crews on scene working hot spot areas. They […]
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11 months ago
Police responds to report of man passed out behind wheel, arrests driver
A driver was arrested by Holyrood RCMP early Wednesday morning, following a report received from a concerned citizen who spotted someone that appeared to be unconscious behind the wheel. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on July 23, police responded to a report from a passerby who spotted an unknown male, possibly in distress, who appeared to […]
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11 months ago
Churchill Park Music Festival kicks off tonight in St. John’s; rock icons Def Leppard to open four-day event
Some of music’s biggest names will be in the province this weekend. International superstars, like The Killers, rock icons Def Leppard, country music star Blake Shelton – and his wife, global pop star Gwen Stefani – all headlining at this year’s Churchill Park Music Festival. The four-day event kicks off tonight with rock legends. Def […]
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11 months ago
Lengthy ramp closure taking place on Lawrence Pond Road in CBS
The eastbound ramp connecting Peacekeepers Way to Lawrence Pond Road in Conception Bay South will be closed starting on Monday. The closure will remain in place until late October. The closure is necessary to facilitate the culvert replacement at the Lawrence Pond Brook. Motorists are asked to access Lawrence Pond Road through Route 60.
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11 months ago
More speed cameras being launched
The provincial government will be launching more speed cameras today. Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General John Haggie and Minister of Government Modernization and Service Delivery Sarah Stoodley will make the announcement at St. Mary’s Elementary School in St. John’s. The ministers will be joined by the Minister of Families and Affordability, […]
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11 months ago
Man arrested following road rage incident
On Thursday evening, the RNC responded to an assault complaint in the east end of St. John’s. Police determined that an assault had occurred due to a road rage incident. A 66-year-old man was arrested for assault. The accused was released from custody and will appear in court at a later date.
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11 months ago
Wet roads across the province
Roads are wet across central, western, and southern sections. Roads are also wet across Labrador. The only spot with dry roads is on the Avalon Peninsula. There are also areas of fog on the southwest coast, resulting in reduced visibility. The MV Kamutik W is in service but off schedule. Other ferries are on time. […]
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11 months ago
Unsettled conditions expected across the province
For the Avalon, there is a chance of showers. Showers are expected for the south coast and central Newfoundland. Amounts of about 2 mm are expected. Along the west coast, rainfall amounts of 5 to 15 mm are anticipated. Newfoundland will see highs between 15 and 25. There is a rainfall warning in effect for […]
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