Month: February 2026

3 months ago

Arrest warrant issued for Roy Russell

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance locating 45-year-old Roy William Russell, who is the subject of an active arrest warrant and is currently evading police. Russell failed to attend court as expected and is wanted in relation to a criminal charge of operation of a conveyance while prohibited. Based on previous […]

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3 months ago

Police seeking public’s help locating stolen vehicle

Bay St. George RCMP is investigating a break, enter and theft from a gas station in Stephenville during the early morning hours of Feb. 9. At approximately 4:17 a.m. on Monday, Bay St. George RCMP responded to a break and enter at the Bargain Center gas bar on Carolina Avenue in Stephenville. Video surveillance from […]

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3 months ago

Bay St. George RCMP seeking public’s help locating stolen vehicle

Police are investigating a complaint of a stolen vehicle and appealing to the public for any relevant information. Just before 9:30 a.m., on Feb. 11, officers responded to a report of a vehicle stolen from the garage of a residence on Lakeshore Drive in Stephenville Crossing. It was last seen by the owner on Tuesday, […]

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3 months ago

RCMP arrest Marystown man following a remote cabin assault

One person suffered minor injuries, and a 38-year-old Marystown man was arrested by Burin Peninsula RCMP, after reports of an assault that occurred at a remote cabin in the area. Police were called just before 3:30 Saturday morning. A man had allegedly assaulted a group of people and caused damage to the cabin. The suspect […]

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3 months ago

Lawn, N.L., community among those mourning after devastating mass shooting in B.C.

The nation is in mourning today following one of Canada’s worst mass shootings, including a community in this province with ties to the tragedy. Officials from the town of Lawn on Newfoundland and Labrador’s South coast says they are offering their support to the family in the community who are grieving the profound loss. Police […]

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3 months ago

Wildlife officials conducting caribou surveys

Wildlife officials will be conducting caribou surveys over the coming weeks in central and eastern Newfoundland. The surveys will be conducted using a low-level flying aircraft in the areas of Cape Shore, the Avalon wilderness reserve on the Southeast Avalon Peninsula, the Burin Peninsula and the Gander region. During the survey, as part of the […]

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3 months ago

$3.2 million in speed camera tickets set to be distributed in mail

There are approximately 8,000 speed camera tickets set to be distributed throughout the province, valued at approximately $3.12 million. According to a statement from the provincial government, “To date, a total of $45,338 in fines has been collected. It is important to note that ticketing was paused beginning September 25, 2025, due to the Canada […]

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3 months ago

Emergency Response Team training exercise in Paradise today

RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador is advising that the Emergency Response Team will be conducting explosives training in Paradise today and tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Training will take place near the former City Sand and Gravel facility, off Topsail Road. Residents in the area may see an increased presence of RCMP vehicles and […]

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3 months ago

Hope Air provides record support in this province,surpassing 3,406 travel arrangements in 2025

Hope Air announces record-breaking 2025 impact results in the province. In 2025, Hope Air supported 896 patient and escort trips for Newfoundlanders & Labradorians, representing 3406 medical travel arrangements. This includes over 1,472 airline flights, 1,142 nights of accommodation, 399 hotel meal vouchers, and 393 airport ground transportation trips. Patient demand for Hope Air programs […]

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3 months ago

HarbourVOICES! International Festival returns to St. John’s in July 2027

HarbourVOICES! International Festival of Collective Singing Traditions will return to St. John’s in July 2027, building on the resounding success of its inaugural festival in 2024. The province has announced a contribution of $650,000, while the federal government, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), will contribute $500,000. HarbourVOICES! 2027 will take place July 2–7, 2027, […]

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