11 months ago
Bay St. George RCMP issue warning about counterfeit currency circulating in the area
Bay St. George RCMP is advising the public about recent circulation of counterfeit currency after reports from local residents and businesses. Counterfeit currency recently collected by police are mostly $100 and $20 bills, and several had matching serial numbers. Additionally, the metallic or reflective portrait element was a sticker that could be peeled away from […]
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11 months ago
Police partners with the forestry and agriculture and Transport Canada to patrol area waterways
Deer Lake RCMP is partnering with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture and Transport Canada to patrol Deer Lake and the Upper Humber River this summer. Officers will be out on our shores and waterways to enforce and educate the public on boating and water safety and regulations, as well as relevant fishing laws […]
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11 months ago
Police tickets driver for excessive speed, impounds vehicle
An 18-year-old man was ticketed by RCMP Traffic Services East for excessive speeding yesterday. At 7:40 a.m. on Thursday, police observed a vehicle travelling 157 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the Trans-Canada Highway near Brigus Junction. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was ticketed for excessive speeding. His license was suspended, […]
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11 months ago
Police make arrest following disturbance in St. John’s
The RNC made an arrest after responding to a disturbance in St. John’s. On Thursday, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police responded to a report of an assault in progress at a residence on Monroe Street. Responding officers were met outside of the home by a female with multiple physical injuries. A male believed to be […]
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11 months ago
Two new radiation oncologists recruited to work at Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Two new radiation oncologists have been recruited to work at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook as the Provincial Government and Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services expand the Provincial Cancer Care Program. As part of the expansion, chemotherapy and other cancer treatment spaces have increased from 10 to 15, two dedicated telehealth spaces have […]
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11 months ago
RCMP stops excessive speeder on Route 360
A 23-year-old man was stopped for excessive speeding by Bay D’Espoir RCMP on Monday. On July 7, police observed a vehicle travelling at 134km/hr in an 80 km/h zone on the Bay D’Espoir Highway. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was ticketed for excessive speeding. The vehicle was not registered or insured. The driver’s license was suspended and the […]
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11 months ago
Counterfeit currency detected in Corner Brook
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has confirmed the use of counterfeit currency in Corner Brook. Police responded to a restaurant on Maple Valley Road on Tuesday afternoon after receiving a report of a suspicious $100 bill used to pay for a meal. Businesses are advised to check any currency before accepting payment, and report any […]
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11 months ago
RNC issue driving suspensions for impairment
The RNC issued driving suspensions for impairment overnight in Corner Brook. On Thursday around 10 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle that was observed speeding in Summerside-Irishtown. The 35-year-old male operator was determined to be impaired by alcohol under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA). He was issued a 7-day driving suspension and […]
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11 months ago
St. John’s observing Orangemen’s Day on Monday
In observance of the Orangemen’s Day holiday on Monday, most City offices will be closed. Curbside waste collection will go ahead as scheduled, and Robin Hood Bay will be open for commercial users only. All parking bylaws are still in effect, including paid parking regulations, and street cleaning operations will occur as scheduled. The Visitor […]
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