Month: July 2026

2 weeks ago

RNC in Corner Brook issue driving suspensions, tickets

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has issued roadside suspensions and tickets in Corner Brook. On Wednesday, police conducted a number of vehicle stops that resulted in licence suspensions, vehicle seizures and tickets within a three-hour period. Around 8:30 p.m., officers stopped a 15-year-old operating a dirtbike on Broadway Crescent. The youth and parents were issued tickets […]

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2 weeks ago

RNC arrest driver for flight from police

The RNC has arrested a dangerous driver in Corner Brook. Shortly after noon on Tuesday, an officer observed a vehicle failing to stop at a stop sign in the area of Clarence Street in Corner Brook. The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop but the operator fled, driving recklessly. A short while later the […]

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2 weeks ago

Nominations open for Board of Trade Business Awards 2026

Nominations are open for the 2026 Business Awards, proudly presented by RBC. With nine unique award categories plus the coveted Business of the Year category, the event celebrates the people and organizations driving our business community forward. It’s more than just an awards show, it’s a celebration of community. Whether you’re nominating yourself or someone […]

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2 weeks ago

RNC arrest man for trafficking

The RNC seized suspected cocaine and cash from a man in St. John’s. As part of a drug trafficking investigation by the Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit (WDEU), search warrants were executed at two St. John’s properties last night (July 8). Officers located and seized: A 59-year-old man was arrested on drug-related offences and released […]

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2 weeks ago

Holyrood RCMP investigating act of mischief, seeking public’s assistance

Holyrood RCMP is investigating an incident of mischief at a local residence on Wednesday, and anyone with information about the suspect or suspects is being asked to contact police. Sometime between 12:30 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on July 8, an individual or individuals broke several window panes at a home on Briens Road in Holyrood. […]

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2 weeks ago

Federation of Labour says it’s time to raise benefits for injured workers, not just rebates for employers

The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) is calling on the province to increase the income replacement benefits for injured workers, following the release of WorkplaceNL’s 2025 Annual Report showing the Injury Fund is now funded at 139.5 per cent. “WorkplaceNL is not just meeting its funding target, it is now well past it,” said NLFL President […]

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2 weeks ago

Lauren Rowe named NSL player of the month

One of Newfoundland and Labrador’s brightest soccer stars is making a name for herself on the national stage. Earlier this week, Mark Dwyer featured Conception Bay South’s Lauren Rowe in his weekly ‘On the Mark’ segment. Since then, the 22-year-old striker has added another major milestone to her growing list of accomplishments, earning the Northern […]

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2 weeks ago

Convicted murderer Al Potter dies in federal prison

A man from this province, who was serving a life sentence for murder, has died while in federal custody. Al Potter, 63, died Wednesday at a correctional institution in Quebec, according to Correctional Service Canada. Potter was convicted of first-degree murder in 2019 in the death of 39-year-old Dale Porter. Porter was killed in 2014, […]

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2 weeks ago

Province-wide fire ban in effect

A fire ban has been declared for the provcince in accordance with Section 99 of the Forestry Act due to elevated Fire Weather Index ratings and extensive wildfire activity in Labrador.  The ban is effective immediately for the entire province.  Permits to burn grass, brush or other materials are cancelled and fireworks and sky lanterns are banned. Wood-fueled fires are not permitted on forest land, within […]

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2 weeks ago

Lower daytime highs and needed rain Thursday for parts of Newfoundland and Labrador

Ryan Harding, NTV Weather Centre Cooler day for Eastern Newfoundland while limited rain flanks the island Thursday Regardless of where you are in Newfoundland on Thursday, you’re in for more cloud than Wednesday and a few degrees off the top of those daytime highs. A low pressure system passes south of the island which will […]

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