Month: August 2025

An evacuation advisory issued for cabin owners in the Martin Lake and Great Rattling Brook areas in central Newfoundland has been extended to include the Rushy Pond area and access road, located 30 kilometres from the Trans-Canada Highway. All cabin owners in the area are advised to leave their cabins immediately due to a wildfire. […]

The Provincial Government provided an update Wednesday on the state of wildfire evacuations. The government is considering increasing fines for illegal fires as firefighters in the metro area had to deal with more bonfires overnight. The minimum fine now set at $75. The three Air Tractor 802s aircrafts provided by New Brunswick are expected to […]

Police arrested a man in Blackhead Monday evening for making threats toward first responders during the wildfire evacuation. A 62-year-old man was taken into police custody without incident. He was held in custody overnight at the Harbour Grace RCMP detachment. The man faces a criminal charge of uttering threats. He was released from police custody […]

The nomination deadline for the 2025 Premier’s Medals for Arts, Heritage, Sports and Recreation has been extended.  Submissions will now be accepted until Friday, Sept. 19. The medals represent the highest honour in the province in Arts, Heritage, Sports and Recreation. The awards recognize individuals and groups whose exceptional contributions have made a lasting and […]

The RNC are advising the community of continued attempts of the grandparent scam in Newfoundland and Labrador.  The grandparent scam involves targeting of a senior citizen who receives a phone call from someone saying they are a family member in need of help, followed by direction coming from a supposed official to provide a payment […]

In an announcement on Wednesday, the Bank of Canada maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75 percent, with the Bank Rate at 3 percent and the deposit rate at 2.70 percent. The bank states that while trade negotiations remain fluid, the global economy has been reasonably resilient. Inflation in the United States increased […]

Harbour Breton RCMP arrested a 27-year-old man in Pool’s Cove on Sunday after he fled from an officer attempting a traffic stop. Trent Poole now faces charges of dangerous operation and flight from police, issued three tickets under the Highway Traffic Act and saw his motorcycle seized and impounded by police. On July 27, an officer patrolling […]

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is reminding residents of the importance of protecting personal property. Historically, the summer months have the highest reported incidents of break and enters in RNC jurisdictions. These are crimes of opportunity. Proactive measures like securing belongings and being aware of surroundings can help deter and prevent thieves from getting away with […]

The eastbound ramp connecting Peacekeepers Way to Lawrence Pond Road in Conception Bay South will be closed for the next several months. The closure will remain in place until late October and is necessary to facilitate the culvert replacement at the Lawrence Pond Brook. While this work is underway, motorists are advised to access Lawrence […]