Month: July 2025

11 months ago

Workplace fatality leads to Occupational Health and Safety charges

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and a supervisor with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro have been charged with violations under the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. The charges are the result of an investigation by the Occupational Health and Safety Division of the Department of Government Modernization and Service Delivery following a […]

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11 months ago

RNC searching for missing person, Michael Starkes

The RNC is searching for missing person, Michael Starkes, reported missing from St. John’s. The 40-year-old is described as 5’10”, 180 lbs, with shaved head, and brown/grey facial hair. He was last seen in the area of Pennywell Road at approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday. He was operating a white Kia Soul, which was located last […]

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11 months ago

RNC arrest man for firearms offences

The RNC charged a man with a number of firearms offences in St. John’s. On Saturday, at approximately 8:40 p.m., police responded to the area of St. Theresa’s Court in relation to a report of a weapons offence that had just occurred. Responding officers determined that a male had presented a firearm to multiple individuals […]

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11 months ago

Police investigating theft of all-terrain vehicle and trailer; seeks public’s assistance

Bay St. George RCMP is investigating the theft of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and trailer that was stolen from a property near Stephenville Crossing during the overnight hours of July 13. The ATV is a red, 2014 Can-Am Outlander Max XT quad. The trailer is a sliver 2023 Load Right Sea Doo trailer. The theft […]

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11 months ago

Wildfire near Musgrave Harbour remains 2km from town Monday afternoon

Provincial fire officials have provided an update on the wildfire threatening the town of Musgrave Harbour. Currently, the wildfire near Musgrave Harbour is about 1,800 hectares and remains approximately two kilometres away from the town. An Incident Management Team has been established to manage this wildfire. A drop in wind and an increase in humidity has […]

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11 months ago

RNC investigating roadside disturbance

The RNC is investigating a report of an assault in Humber Arm South. Police received a report of an assault that occurred on July 12 at approximately 10:30 p.m. on the Main Road in Humber Arm South, near Voy’s Beach. Officers determined that a male approached a vehicle that was stopped on the shoulder of […]

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11 months ago

Spaniard’s Bay Fire Department responds to four illegal backyard fires amid province-wide fire ban

Over the past several days, the Spaniard’s Bay Fire Department has responded to four illegal backyard fires, and now are calling on residents to respect the province-wide fire ban. Officials say these illegal fires are deeply concerning, given the multiple active wildfires burning across the province, and with nearby communities facing evacuation orders. ‘These events […]

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11 months ago

Francophone artist selected to create mural for Canada Games

The City of St. John’s and the 2025 Jeux du Canada Games have selected an artist with a connection to the Francophone Community to design and complete a mural celebrating the significant and valuable history and contributions of the provincial Francophone Community.   There were two submissions received. A selection committee selected multidisciplinary artist Anastasia […]

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11 months ago

Musgrave Harbour Community Health Centre closed due to wildfire

Due to the forest fire near Musgrave Harbour, NL Health Services has closed the Musgrave Harbour Community Health Centre. Individuals with scheduled appointments will be contacted. Anyone with concerns who has not been contacted can contact their case worker. Anyone with an emergency should still call 911. At this time, services offered at other health […]

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11 months ago

Wet roads for parts of the Island

Rain has made its way onto the west coast and parts of central Newfoundland, causing wet roads. Roads on the Avalon Peninsula and the south coast are currently dry. In Labrador, roads are also dry with good visibility. The MV Kamutik W is in service but off schedule. At the St. John’s International Airport, Air […]

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