RCMP West District General Investigation Section (GIS) arrested two people on Friday afternoon after a traffic stop near Deer Lake resulted in the seizure of cocaine, prescription pills and drug paraphernalia. On Jan. 30, at approximately 2:00 p.m. an officer was on patrol near Deer Lake and conducted a traffic stop on Route 430, with […]
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating an armed robbery in St. John’s. On Friday, Jan. 30, around 4:45 p.m., police responded to an armed robbery at a business in Churchill Square. The suspect presented a weapon, demanded jewelry from an employee and fled the area before officers arrived. There were no injuries. The RNC is seeking […]
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The Town of Trepassey has declared a state of emergency after a severe winter storm knocked out the towns breakwater once again, damaging the road to the Lower Coast. Mayor Wanda Waddleton signed off on the declaration today. Access to the Lower Coast of Trepassey is compromised as a result of recent storm surge damage, […]
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The City of Mount Pearl will host the official launch of its first Community Safety & Well-Being Plan today at City Hall. This plan serves as a guide for building a safer, more inclusive city and was created in collaboration with residents and community partners. Developed with Thinkwell Research and informed by extensive engagement – […]
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Burin Peninsula RCMP welcomed a special recruit just before the holiday season – their Constable-for-a-Day, Conor Matthews. Eight-year-old Conor was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer in 2024. Through his surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, he shared his dream of joining the RCMP one day. So, once Conor was officially in remission, the Burin Peninsula detachment and […]
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Residents in Conception Bay North who have been victims of recent break and enters have come together to start a petition, fighting for change on the North Shore. The petition titled ‘Immediate Action on Break-Ins and Public Safety in the CBN Area’ already has over 150 signatures. Within the petition it states that the undersigned […]
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Holyrood RCMP arrested a 33-year-old man on Friday afternoon after responding to a report of a break and enter at a home in Colliers. Dylan Corbett now faces five Criminal Code charges, including break an enter and theft under $5,000. Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Jan. 30, police received a call regarding a break and enter, and […]
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The St. John’s and Signal Hill campuses will open at noon today with all classes and activities starting at 1 p.m. Employees are asked to report for work at 12 p.m. The MUN Childcare Centre will also reopen at 12 p.m. Please note, Marine Institute’s Ridge Road campus only will remain closed for the rest of […]
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Holyrood RCMP advises that both lanes of the eastbound TCH will be closed between Foxtrap Access Road and the weigh scales as crews work to remove a large vehicle. It is expected that the lanes will be closed to traffic for approximately one hour. A detour is available. Police will be directing eastbound traffic to […]
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A shelter-in-place order for residents in Happy Valley–Goose Bay was lifted last night. RCMP took five individuals into custody, and a firearm was safely recovered by police. Residents may have noticed an increased police presence in the area as the criminal investigation continued. Earlier in the evening, Happy Valley–Goose Bay RCMP had asked residents in […]
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