Bay D’Espoir RCMP are investigating after the cause of a reported motor vehicle crash was determined to be the result of a cut tree landed onto a passing sport utility vehicle (SUV). At approximately 3:43 p.m. on Oct. 29, police received a report of a motor vehicle incident in Milltown. A portion of Forrest Road was […]
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Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd. announced Thursday that it’s temporarily suspending newsprint production due to low water levels at Deer Lake Power. “This critical situation has been caused by extremely low precipitation in the province, resulting in historically low water levels at the Grand Lake reservoir,” the company said in a news release. The […]
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A new report from an Atlantic Canada think-tank says consumers are paying more for less when it comes to Halloween candy this year. The report, conducted by Dalhousie University’s ‘Agrifood Anylitics Lab’ blames “shrink-flation” and higher cocoa prices this year. The study looked at roughly 5,000 price points from retailers flyers across Canada. It found […]
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After responding to a call about a break and enter, Grand Falls-Windsor and Bay D’Espoir RCMP arrested 26-year-old Jordan Hodder and wanted person 29-year-old Tyson Tulk Wednesday evening. The pair fled from officers, damaging two vehicles in the process. As a result, Hodder will face additional charges related to the flight from police and assault […]
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UPDATE: Gander RCMP confirm the police incident in the area of Brochen Street has now ended and emergency crews have left the area. RCMP wish to thank the public for their patience and understanding. Original Story: Gander RCMP advises the public of an increased police presence in the area of Brochen Street as part of […]
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With Halloween here, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is reminding everyone to stay safe while enjoying the spooky fun. For trick-or-treaters, police recommend wearing bright or reflective clothing, carrying a flashlight or glow stick, and sticking to sidewalks and crosswalks. Kids are urged to travel in groups, visit only well-lit homes, and never go inside a […]
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On Wednesday evening, the RNC responded to a report of an assault that had just occurred in the center city area of St. John’s. As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old female was arrested and charged with assault and breach of court order. The female was taken to the St. John’s City lockup to […]
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As of Saturday, studded tires will be permitted on vehicles across the province. The Department of Government Modernization and Service Delivery is reminding motorists to consider installing their winter tires before snow and ice affect road conditions. Motorists are reminded to slow down and drive according to weather conditions, allow extra time to get to […]
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Roads are dry across the province. There are areas of fog in central Newfoundland and in southeastern Labrador. Marine Atlantic is currently monitoring the track of Hurricane Melissa and is anticipating impacts to its schedule beginning Friday, October 31. The crossing from North Sydney to Port aux Basques on the Ala’suinu has been rescheduled from […]
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NewfoundlandFog is expected across the Island this morning. There will be some clearing skies on the west coast and mostly sunny in central. On the Avalon Peninsula, we can expect to see some increasing clouds. Highs today will be near 10 degrees. LabradorFog will persist this morning for the western and central areas. It will […]
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