Month: January 2026

5 months ago

UPDATE: Wanted man Roger Allingham arrested

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP advises that Roger Allingham has been arrested. Original Story: Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance locating 31-year-old Roger Allingham, who is the subject of an active arrest warrant. Allingham is wanted in relation to charges of: Anyone with information on the current location of Roger Allingham is […]

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5 months ago

Deer Lake woman arrested after seizure of drugs consistent with drug trafficking

Police arrested a 31-year-old woman on Saturday after a residential search resulted in the seizure of drugs, cash and items consistent with drug trafficking. On January 10, 2026, at approximately 4:00 a.m. JFO West and West District GIS executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a residence in Deer Lake with assistance from Deer Lake RCMP. […]

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5 months ago

Single-draw tickets for 2026 Montana’s Brier in St. John’s on sale Jan. 20

The 2026 Montana’s Brier is scheduled for Feb. 27-March 8 at the Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s, N.L., and not only will it crown the Canadian men’s curling champion, it also will mark Brad Gushue’s last major curling event before his announced retirement. Already, 4,200 full-event packages and more than 500 opening, closing and […]

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5 months ago

RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador arrests two impaired drivers over weekend

Two motorists – one in Grand Falls-Windsor and one in Port au Port – were arrested for impaired driving by RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador this weekend. Both drivers will appear in court at later dates to answer to charges of impaired operation. In addition, each had their driver’s licence suspended and both vehicles were seized […]

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5 months ago

Are you up for the Challenge? 2,000 push-ups in 23 days

Canada’s largest mental health and fitness event, The Push-Up Challenge, is back for its third year in 2026, encouraging Canadians to get fit, have fun and push for better mental health, with registrations now open. Participants will take on 2,000 push-ups across 23 days in February, to remember and honour the approximately 2,000 lives that […]

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5 months ago

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responds to motor vehicle collision, arrests wanted woman

While responding to a report of a motor vehicle collision Saturday evening, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP arrested a 48-year-old woman after learning she was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant and in possession of cocaine. Shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, police were called to the scene of a two vehicle collision on Pinsent Drive. […]

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5 months ago

Air & sea travel slowly getting back online after severe storm conditions

It was a harrowing night in many parts of the province with extreme winds downing power, causing property damage and bringing air and maritime travel island wide to a virtual standstill. Flights at most airports are slowly getting back to schedule throughout the day with most carriers posting resumed schedules by this afternoon. Marine Atlantic […]

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5 months ago

Police investigates theft of truck, man and woman arrested

Harbour Grace RCMP arrested two people after locating a stolen truck in Shearstown on Saturday morning. On Jan. 10, police responded to the theft of a grey Dodge Ram truck from a commercial lot in Carbonear sometime in the early morning hours of Saturday. Police obtained video surveillance footage of the theft, and the suspects […]

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5 months ago

9,200 Currently Without Power, Down From 24,000 at Peak Impact

A Tuesday morning update from Newfoundland Power says that many customers on the island have had their power restored, although there is still plenty of work to do following extreme winds. The power company says that at peak impact, 24,000 customers were without power. Crews were working overnight and will continue their efforts to get […]

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5 months ago

More Than 10,000 Begin Tuesday Without Power After Extreme Winds Hit Island

10,064 people across the island started this morning without power, as the island was battered by hurricane-force winds Monday, with those strong winds continuing through the night into Tuesday. The eye-popping 5 digit number of affected customers comes from Newfoundland Power, who have a busy day ahead. Areas from east to west are experiencing local […]

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