RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador is reminding the public to be scam aware after a Glovertown resident was approached by someone impersonating a telecommunications employee. Scammers can use personal information obtained illegally and pressure tactics in person or by phone to trick you, so it’s essential you take steps to protect yourself. Glovertown RCMP recently responded […]
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RCMP West District General Investigation Section (GIS) arrested two people after a traffic stop near Deer Lake resulted in the seizure of cocaine, pills, cash and drug paraphernalia. Just before 1:00 p.m. on April 1, an officer with West District GIS on patrol on the Trans-Canada Highway outside of Deer Lake stopped a vehicle near […]
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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP arrested a 61-year-old man on Tuesday morning after responding to a report of a break and enter at a vacant home. Shortly after 7:00 a.m. on April 7, police received a call reporting a break and enter at a vacant home on Coronation Street in Grand Falls-Windsor. Police attended the scene and […]
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A 40-year-old woman has gone missing from Nain and police are asking for the public’s help in finding her. Janice Kitty Ikkusek is the subject of an active arrest warrant and is believed to be evading police. She’s wanted in connection with a break-in and multiple breaches of probation orders. Anyone with information is asked […]
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Memorial University’s Graduate Student Union’s fate will be determined this evening, but union representatives are hopeful that a renewed health and dental plan deal and a payment plan will be enough for members to vote to keep the union. Last month, a petition was put forth to dissolve the graduate union, which represents about 2,500 […]
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Clarenville RCMP and RCMP Traffic Services Central are investigating the cause of motor vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) near Bull Arm that resulted in the death of two individuals on Saturday. At approximately 7:40 p.m. on April 4, officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision between a small passenger car […]
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The United States, Iran and Israel have agreed to a two-week ceasefire as an 11th-hour deal allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to stall his threat of bombing Iran. According to a CTV News report, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said it has accepted the ceasefire and that it would negotiate with the United States in […]
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Parks Canada is advising the public and motorists travelling along road routes within Terra Nova National Park that smoke may be visible in the area between today and Friday.Weather permitting, Parks Canada will be burning brush accumulated as part of regular park operations in Terra Nova National Park. Smoke may be visible in the Newman […]
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The stage is set for round two of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League playoffs. The Newfoundland Regiment will square off with Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the best-of-seven conference semifinal series, which kicks off Thursday night in Quebec. The Armada actually started as the St. John’s Fog Devils when Newfoundland was granted an expansion franchise. The team […]
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Half (50%) of Canadian small business owners report that crime has increased in their community over the past year, while only 2 per cent report a decline, according to the latest research from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The findings align with national crime data. Police‑reported shoplifting of $5,000 or under rose 14 per […]
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