Month: April 2026

4 weeks ago

RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation West executes warrant at Rocky Harbour home, drugs and prohibited weapons seized

Rocky Harbour RCMP, the RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West and RCMP West District General Investigative Section (GIS), arrested two men, ages 56 and 51, during a traffic stop on Wednesday. A related residential search resulted in the seizure of drugs, firearms, prohibited weapons, ammunition and items consistent with drug trafficking. On April 1, POLICE […]

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4 weeks ago

RNC charge woman with fraud

The RNC has charged a Conception Bay South woman for defrauding a violence prevention organization. In December of 2023, police received a report alleging fraudulent activity by an employee of the not-for-profit. After a lengthy investigation, officers of the Economic Crime Unit have determined Valerie Barter had committed acts of fraud exceeding $135,000. The 50-year-old […]

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4 weeks ago

Building lives: Island Furniture Association named among five organizations nationwide to receive $25,000 Grant from Purolator

Island Furniture has been selected as one of five organizations across Canada to receive a $25,000 grant from the Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest. With thousands of applications submitted nationwide, this recognition highlights the organization’s long-standing commitment to creating meaningful employment and training opportunities that empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to build confidence […]

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4 weeks ago

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP responds to collision, impaired driver arrested

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP arrested a 23-year-old woman for impaired operation Monday evening after police responded to a motor vehicle collision. At approximately 5:45 p.m. on March 30, police received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Hamilton River Road. Police, the Happy Valley-Goose Bay Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services personnel all responded to […]

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4 weeks ago

Bay St. George RCMP arrests snoozing suspect in break and enter

Bay St. George RCMP arrested a 45-year-old man on Tuesday morning after responding to a report of a break and enter at a home in Stephenville. Shortly after 9:00 a.m. on March 31, police received a call reporting a break and enter, and the presence of an unknown male sleeping in a bed at a […]

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4 weeks ago

Province welcomes historic federal defence investments at 5 Wing Goose Bay

The provincial government says the federal commitment at 5 Wing Goose Bay is a major step in strengthening Canada’s defence and sovereignty. On Wednesday, Ottawa announced up to $8 billion in long‑term defence investments at 5 Wing Goose Bay, which is designated as one of Canada’s NORAD northern basing infrastructure sites. The Government of Canada […]

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4 weeks ago

Pediatric services temporarily unavailable at Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that pediatric services at Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre in Burin will be temporarily unavailable until: Patients in the area who require emergency pediatric services during this time are advised to proceed to the emergency department at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre where they will […]

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4 weeks ago

Rogues continue winning ways against Sentinels

The Newfoundland Rogues defeated the ADS Sentinels 119-108 at the Mary Brown’s Centre on Wednesday night. This win marks the fourth-straight win for the Rogues. The Sentinels certainly did not make things easy for the home side, pushing the pace of play for the majority of the first half and hitting some big shots to […]

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4 weeks ago

Clear and breezy over the next day heading into Easter weekend

ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: Flurries or freezing drizzle ending this morning then clearing. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High minus 2. Wind chill minus 15 this morning and minus 6 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight: A few clouds. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 11. Wind chill minus 8 […]

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4 weeks ago

Fuel price adjustment in latest daily swing

There has been a slight drop after a series of significant increases in fuel pricing heading towards Easter travel weekend. The decline in pricing isn’t however, enough to return to levels below the $2 per litre mark. Gas is down 2.3 cents per litre. Diesel drops 6.7 cents on the island and is down 6.4 […]

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