Month: December 2025

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Rescue crews assist stranded searchers of missing dog

The search for a missing dog in Logy Bay came to a sad end on Tuesday night, as rescue personnel were called in to assist two searchers who became stranded while trying to retrieve the dogs remains. The search for missing Tyler began on Sunday morning near Sugar Loaf trail by the marine lab in […]

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13 minutes ago

Pistachio products recalled due to Salmonella

Dozens of pistachio and pistachio-containing products are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalls began November 12 with more products continuing to be added to the Food Inspection Agency’s list. Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they […]

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42 minutes ago

GoFundMe started for St. John’s woman battling rare breast cancer

Friends of a St. John’s woman have started an online fundraiser to support her family as she battles a rare form of breast cancer. Just weeks ago, 40-year-old Melissa Riche was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer called inflammatory breast cancer. Krista Goulding, who created the fundraiser, says her sister, Melissa […]

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1 hour ago

Police execute search warrant on Witless Bay Line, recover heavy-duty equipment from Clarenville and St. John’s

Avalon East District RCMP and East District General Investigation (GIS) recovered snow removal equipment stolen from Clarenville, as well as a Bobcat tracked loader reported stolen to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) in St. John’s during a search on Witless Bay Line late last week. On Friday, Nov. 28, RCMP East District General Investigation Section […]

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St. John’s Council approves updated residential bylaw act

St. John’s City council has updated the residential bylaw property standards act. During a weekly meeting Tuesday, council approved the new act which is aimed at tightening up areas that council, residents and even staff sometimes have challenges navigating. One such example would be allowing enforcement officers clearer rules on everything from property maintenance and […]

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2 hours ago

Arrest warrant issued for Eugene Rich

Sheshatshiu RCMP is looking to arrest 39-year-old Eugene Rich, who is actively evading police. Rich is wanted in connection to a single count of assault. A warrant for his arrest was issued on Dec. 2. Anyone with information on his current whereabouts is asked to contact the Sheshatshiu RCMP detachment at 709-497-8700.

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2 hours ago

Province to provide update on work to address issues in courts

Helen Conway Ottenheimer, the Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will be available to the media tomorrow (Thursday, December 4) to provide an update on the ongoing work to address the issues being experienced in the provincial courts. The availability will begin at 2 p.m. in the Confederation Building Media Centre.

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UPDATE: Tractor trailer removed from westbound lanes of TCH near Glovertown, but conditions remain poor

Police say the truck blocking westbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway near Terra Nova Park has been removed, but road conditions across the island remain poor. “Motorists are asked to consider delaying any immediate travel,” the RCMP said in a statement. “If you must travel, please exercise caution and patience and drive according to road […]

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3 hours ago

Doug Partridge named head coach of the Newfoundland Rogues

The Newfoundland Rogues have named Doug Partridge as head coach for the team’s upcoming 2026 season. Partridge will lead the Rogues into their fifth season, which includes 38 games – 24 of them at the Mary Browns Centre – from Feb. 6 to May 24, followed by the playoffs. “I want to build a team […]

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Bay St. George RCMP respond to auto theft and assault, suspect arrested and charged

Bay St. George RCMP arrested 23-year-old Stefan King of Stephenville Crossing for robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, assault against a police officer, and numerous other criminal offences on Nov. 27. At approximately 2:07 a.m. on Thursday, Bay St. George RCMP received a report of a robbery and theft of motor vehicle in the area […]

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