RNC make arrests linked to stolen vehicle
Three people are facing a number of charges after a stolen vehicle was located by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC). On Saturday (April 4) around 11:15 a.m., officers received a report of a stolen vehicle. The RNC received numerous traffic complaints in the Mount Pearl area related to the vehicle however, all police attempts to […]
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RNC arrest male for assault
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested a male following an assault in St. John’s. On Wednesday, around 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance at a home in the west end of St. John’s. Upon arrival, officers located a female with non-life-threatening injuries. While conducting the investigation, officers were made aware of a firearm in […]
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RNC searching for missing person James “Bo” Carew
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is seeking the assistance of the public in locating missing person James Carew of Corner Brook. The 43-year-old, who also goes by the name “Bo”, is described as being 195 lbs, 5’7” tall, with brown eyes, brown hair, and tattoos on his neck, face and hands. He was last seen in […]
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Man arrested after breaking into his ex-partner’s home
A man was arrested late Sunday evening after breaking into the home of an ex partner in Paradise. It was shortly before 9:30 p.m. when police were called to the Topsail Road area in St. John’s. Responding officers spoke to the complainant who told police that her ex partner had broken into her home. Officers […]
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Grocery prices up almost six per cent in Canada since last February
Grocery prices in Canada have increased by almost six per cent between this February and last, with some of the biggest increases seen among Atlantic provinces, according to Statistics Canada.The new data tracks the average retail food prices for more than 100 common grocery items. The biggest price increase was seen in beef, chicken and […]
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Travellers paying more as jet fuel prices soar
Travellers should expect spring air travel to get more expensive as the price of jet fuel due to the conflict in the Middle East has led two of Canada’s largest airlines to add fuel surcharges. Air Canada has introduced a $50 per passenger surcharge on Air Canada vacation packages. Meanwhile, starting April 8, West Jet […]
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President Trump says Tuesday’s deadline is final
U.S. President Donald Trump said today that Tuesday deadline he has set for Iran to make a deal is final. He noted that Iran’s proposal was not good enough. “They made a proposal, and it’s a significant proposal. It’s a significant step. It’s not good enough,” Trump said of Iran. “It could end very quickly, […]
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Serious collision closes TCH for several hours Saturday night
A serious collision on the Trans-Canada-Highway near the Bull Arm site turnoff Saturday night had the highway closed in both directions for several hours. It happened just before 8 o’clock between Arnold’s Cove and Come-by-Chance. Clarenville RCMP and first responders were called to the scene. While the highway remained closed, at around 8:40 p.m., motorists […]
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Tip from public helps police nab impaired driver
A tip from the public helped police nab a suspected impaired driver in St. John’s over the weekend. Just before 9 o’clock Saturday evening, RNC patrol officers responded to the area of Bay Bulls Road, where someone reported seeing a vehicle swerving all over the road. Officers found the vehicle stuck in a snow bank. […]
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