Month: October 2025

7 months ago

Clarenville RCMP investigating fatal collision on Trans-Canada Highway

Police in Clarenville are investigating after a motor vehicle collision on Thursday morning resulted in the death of one driver on the Trans-Canada Highway. At approximately 9:15 a.m. on Oct. 9, police officers responded to a report of a collision between a passenger car and a pickup truck on the TCH, approximately two kilometers west […]

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7 months ago

Springdale RCMP arrest and charge man after residents ordered to shelter in place

Police arrested 56-year-old Gerard Fowlow for assault and firearms related offences late Wednesday night, after a shelter in place order was issued for residents of South Brook. Shortly after 4:00 p.m., on Oct. 8, officers with Springdale and Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responded to a disturbance in progress at a residence on Main Street in South […]

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7 months ago

Arrest warrant issued for Kevin Hynes

An arrest warrant has been issued by the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador for 44-year-old Kevin William Hynes of Bishops Falls, who is actively evading police. Police believe he may be in the Bishops Falls or Grand Falls-Windsor area. Hynes is wanted by the courts for failing to appear in relation to an ongoing […]

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7 months ago

Police lay 102 charges in Project Bourbon, the province’s largest-ever seizure of cocaine and contraband tobacco

RCMP Federal Policing – Eastern Region has laid charges against 10 individuals as part of Project Bourbon, an organized crime investigation resulted in what is believed to be Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest seizure of cocaine and contraband tobacco. The investigation, which began in February 2023, focused on organized crime groups trafficking cocaine from British Columbia […]

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7 months ago

Shelter-in-place order lifted for Livingstone area in downtown St. John’s

The shelter-in-place order has now been lifted. Police say they will remain in the area to continue the investigation. Earlier: A shelter-in-place order has been issued for the area that encompasses Lemarchant Road, Lime Street, Livingstone Street, and Barters Hill. This includes Cabot Street, Barters Hill Place, and Stephen Place. There is an increased police […]

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7 months ago

Ferryland RCMP tickets suspended driver

On Tuesday, a 50-year-old man was ticketed for driving with a suspended license. On October 7, police observed a damaged vehicle travelling on Route 10 in Witless Bay. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was found to be driving with a suspended license. The man was ticketed for operating a motor vehicle while […]

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7 months ago

St. John’s accepting applications for Grant Programs

The City of St. John’s is now accepting applications for grant programs. The grant programs provide financial assistance annually to organizations and individuals whose applications align with the City’s strategic directions. Grants are available in the form of Community Grants, Community Organizations, Sporting Organizations, Special Events and Festivals, Arts Organizations, and Individual Artists. There are […]

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7 months ago

One person arrested following incident in South Brook

One person was taken into custody overnight in South Brook. On Wednesday afternoon, a shelter-in-place order was issued for South Brook, which was lifted just before midnight last night. Police remained in the area to complete their work.

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7 months ago

Wet roads across the Island

Roads across most of Newfoundland and southeastern Labrador are wet, with water buildup in some areas, and rain is expected for much of the day. In western and central Labrador, roads are dry. The MV Beaumont Hamel remains out of service due to mechanical issues. At the St. John’s International Airport, WestJet flights 59 and […]

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7 months ago

Wet and windy weather expected across the province

NewfoundlandWidespread rain is expected. Amounts generally range from 5 to 20 mm, depending on the area. The heavier rain will be on the Northern Peninsula. Winds will gust to 50 and 60 km/h and up to 80 km/h along some coasts. Highs will mostly be in the 10 to 20 range, and temperatures will fall […]

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