Month: May 2026

2 weeks ago

Tony Humby trial delayed again

The trial of a St. John’s man charged in one of the largest sexual assault cases in this province’s history was set to resume in Provincial Court today but was delayed once again. Humby’s lawyer, Mark Gruchy, filed the request for a delay as he was in Corner Brook on Sunday, representing Dean Penney in […]

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2 weeks ago

Police warning people not to get too close to icebergs

While it’s a great time of year to get out to view icebergs rolling in, the RCMP is warning residents of the dangers that can happen by getting too close. As icebergs can be unstable and unpredictable, police warn that they can sometimes break apart without warning, causing a dangerous situation for anyone in the […]

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2 weeks ago

Recognizing family medicine as a specialty; province and NLMA working together

Recognizing the crucial role that family doctors play in delivering health care, the province announced this week it intends to work with the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association to begin the process of formally recognizing family medicine as a specialty. The province says having family medicine as a specialty would emphasize the importance of primary […]

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2 weeks ago

Temperatures expected to drop over the next several days

ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: Clearing this morning. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light this afternoon. High 18 except 11 along parts of the coast. UV index 6 or high. Tonight: Increasing cloudiness. Low plus 1. Tuesday: Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Wind southeast 20 km/h. High plus 4 except 8 inland and […]

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2 weeks ago

Virtual ER services at Green Bay Health Centre in Springdale

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Green Bay Health Centre in Springdale on: When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Green Bay Health Centre as usual where they will be assessed and transferred to another […]

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2 weeks ago

Work continuing on Foxtrap Access Overpass

Work on the eastbound lane of the Foxtrap Access Overpass in Conception Bay South will begin Tuesday. The eastbound left lane of the Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1) will be closed to accommodate the repairs. Motorists can also expectalternating lane closures, controlled by traffic lights, on Foxtrap Access Road (Route 61) below the overpass. The lane […]

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2 weeks ago

Suspected Impaired Driver Crashes While Trying to Flee From Police

Around 10:20pm on Sunday, May 24th, RNC responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on Kenmount Road. The driver was located and pulled over, but sped off as officers were walking up to the vehicle. He was later found in a parking lot, but again fled and this time, crashed into a wooded […]

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2 weeks ago

Suspect in Village Mall Theft Arrested While Waiting at Bus Stop

The suspect in a Village Mall theft was found and arrested while waiting for the bus. At 4pm on Sunday, May 24th, RNC were called to a theft in progress at the Village Mall. Upon arrival, officers located the suspect waiting at the bus stop. The 40-year old man was arrested and charged with theft, […]

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3 weeks ago

Jennifer Hillier-Penney’s family reflects on 10-year fight for justice after Dean Penney found guilty of murder

Jennifer Hillier-Penney’s family described it as a 10-year dogfight for justice after Dean Penney was found guilty Sunday of murder. NTV’s Becky Daley reports.

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3 weeks ago

RCMP responds to guilty verdict for Dean Penney

The RCMP responded Sunday to the guilty verdict against Dean Penney, saying there is more work to come as sentencing is scheduled for November.

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