Month: March 2026

2 months ago

Trading snow for bitter winds but sunny skies over next 48 hours

Ryan Harding, NTV Weather Centre Gone is the latest low-pressure system that brought 5-10 cm across the island Wednesday and replacing it is a high-pressure system, keeping skies clear but allowing cold temperatures to sweep across the province into Thursday. It’s looking to get cold enough in Labrador to toggle the warning from Environment Canada […]

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2 months ago

Nunatsiavut Government releases 2026-27 budget

The Nunatsiavut Government released its 2026–2027 budget today, presenting a financial plan focused on strengthening Inuit communities through strategic infrastructure and housing investments, supporting resiliency and well‑being, and building a strong and sustainable Nunatsiavut. The budget reflects the Nunatsiavut Government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and listening to Labrador Inuit, said Finance, Human Resources and Information […]

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2 months ago

Newfoundland Regiment hoping to make history

The Newfoundland Regiment are on the brink of etching their name into Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League history. They’re close to setting a new attendance record for a first-year franchise by breaking the attendance record which was set during the 1969-70 season. The current benchmark for inaugural season average attendance belongs to the 1969-70 Quebec […]

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2 months ago

Three people arrested and drugs seized by RNC during traffic stop

Three people are facing a number of charges, with additional charges pending, following a traffic stop on Friday, February 27, in St. John’s. While on patrols in the area of Prince of Wales Street, RNC officers located a vehicle that had been reported stolen the previous day, and conducted a traffic stop. Following a search […]

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2 months ago

Subject of nation-wide arrest warrant apprehended by police

27-year-old Nathan Hancott, the subject of a Canada-wide arrest warrant, was arrested this afternoon. He was unlawfully at large since early February. RCMP requested the public’s assistance in locating Hancott on February 6, 2026. Police believed Hancott, who is from Grand Falls-Windsor, was hiding out in the province. Police asked that anyone with information on […]

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2 months ago

Woman arrested following disturbance in Bay Bulls

A woman was arrested for assault after Ferryland RCMP responded to a disturbance at a Bay Bulls home on Tuesday, March 3. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., police received a call about a disturbance in progress. When officers arrived on scene, the victim explained that a woman, who was known to the occupants of the home, […]

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2 months ago

Team Gushue secures playoff spot at Brier; Nathan Young to play Brad Jacobs this evening

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Brad Gushue and Olympic champion Brad Jacobs both posted wins this morning to secure playoff spots at the Montana’s Brier in St. John’s. Gushue upended Prince Edward Island’s Tyler Smith 12-3 and Jacobs earned a 10-4 win over Nova Scotia’s Kendal Thompson. Heading into this afternoon’s action, Gushue and Jacobs share the […]

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2 months ago

Twillingate RCMP investigating attempted break and enter, seeking public’s assistance

Twillingate RCMP is investigating an attempted break and enter at the Carter’s Cove Community Hall and are asking the public to come forward with any information about the suspects. On March 1, police responded to a report of an attempted break and enter at the Carter’s Cove Community Hall on Route 345. At approximately 12:30 […]

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2 months ago

Woman has her license suspended after driving 68 km/h over the posted speed limit

Bay D’Espoir RCMP caught a 32-year-old woman travelling at speeds up to 148 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Tuesday, March 3. Shortly after 12:15 p.m., an officer patrolling St. Alban’s Road observed a vehicle travelling 68 km/h over the posted speed limit. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was issued a […]

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2 months ago

RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador report decrease in roadway fatalities in 2025

The number of fatal crashes and collisions and total roadway fatalities in areas served by RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador was down by almost 50% in 2025, compared to the previous year. Officers responded to 15 fatal motor vehicle crashes or collisions in 2025, nearly half what was recorded in each of the previous two years. […]

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