Deer Lake RCMP and the Cormack Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of an off-road vehicle fire Tuesday that resulted in injuries to two youths. Police are reminding off-road vehicle users to put safety first, be prepared and follow the rules and regulations outlined in the Off-Road Vehicles and Highway Traffic Acts. Just before 5:00 p.m. on […]
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Clarenville RCMP continues its search for missing person William Lockyer. Police are sharing a photo of Lockyer’s vehicle, which is blue, not brown as previously reported. The vehicle’s licence plate # is AZM706. Anyone with information about the location of William or this vehicle is asked to contact the RCMP at 1-800-709-7267 (RCMP) as soon […]
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The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25 per cent, noting the economy is showing signs of improvement despite months of sluggish growth. In its latest policy report, the Bank of Canada says inflation is easing and consumer spending has remained resilient. However, it warns that uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs […]
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The Committee established to conduct the statutory five-year review of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 would like to advise the public and public bodies of the opportunity to make written submissions to the Committee on the provisions and operation of the Act. Written Submissions are to be received by October […]
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Placentia-Whitbourne RCMP and RCMP Traffic Services are investigating a two-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) that resulted in the death of one individual Tuesday afternoon. Just before 2:00 p.m. on July 14, Placentia-Whitbourne RCMP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision between a passenger car and a recreational vehicle (RV) on the […]
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A new mini-series is coming to Netflix this fall, and you may want to keep your eyes peeled for this one. This new series was shot right here in the province, and it’s based here too. It’s about a small Newfoundland town where a mysterious sea creature appears, and a hard-bitten fisherman must fight to […]
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A youth was taken to hospital on Monday afternoon after they were involved in a scooter-vehicle collision. RNC officers were called to a parking lot on Torbay Road around 2:30 p.m. Monday afternoon (July 13, 2026) following the collision. The RNC says the 11-year-old scooter operator was taken to the hospital as a precaution, and […]
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A 72-year-old Bell Island man has been issued a ticket under the forestry act after RCMP attended an unauthorized fire on his property last week. Police received a call of a potential backyard fire on Dobbins Road Friday afternoon (July 10, 2026). Officers attended the property to find a wood-burning fire in the backyard of […]
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Clarenville RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance locating 43-year-old William Lockyer. Police and family are concerned for his well-being. Lockyer was last seen around midnight on July 13, 2026. He is believed to have left his home some time in the morning of Tuesday, July 14, 2026 and has not been able to be […]
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The TCH near the Route 80 overpass is now reopened and clear for all traffic to flow in both directions. Traffic has been detoured for many hours after a seriois collision Tuesday, but the highway reopens just before 2 a.m. Wednesday.
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