Month: August 2026

2 weeks ago

RCMP investigating single vehicle crash, driver ticketed for operating an unregistered, uninsured vehicle

Burin Peninsula RCMP ticketed a 29-year-old man Wednesday under the province’s Highway Traffic Act for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle, after officers responded to a single-vehicle collision near Salmonier Pond. Just after 10:00 p.m. on August 5, officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Route 220 between the communities of Salmonier and Little […]

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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responds to collision on TCH, commercial truck driver ticketed

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is investigating the cause of a collision between a passenger car and a commercial vehicle on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) early this morning. Just after 12:00 a.m. on August 6, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responded to a collision on the TCH near the weigh scales. Members of the Grand Falls-Windsor Fire Department and […]

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2 weeks ago

Placentia-Whitbourne RCMP congratulates Wolverines SAR on successful rescue of ATV riders

Three men were returned home safely by Avalon North Wolverines Search and Rescue after they were stranded in a wooded area near North Harbour Thursday evening. On August 5, around 7:40 p.m., Placentia-Whitbourne RCMP received a call from a side-by-side operator, reporting that his machine had experienced a mechanical failure in the woods a few […]

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Harbour Grace RCMP arrests suspect in Winterton break and enter

Harbour Grace RCMP arrested and charged a 40-year-old Grates Cove woman Wednesday afternoon in relation to a residential break and enter in Winterton. She is also facing additional charges including failing to comply with conditions of a release order, after she was found in possession of a weapon during her arrest. Shortly before 2:45 p.m., […]

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2 weeks ago

RNC Charge Man with Arson for Additional Fire

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has charged a man for intentionally setting a series of fires in St. John’s. On July 15, at approximately 11:30 a.m., police responded to a fire on Victoria Street. The General Investigation Unit was engaged and determined that a tent had been placed in the roadway and intentionally set on fire. […]

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2 weeks ago

NL Health Services provides service update for central zone

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at the following Central Zone sites: A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre, Buchans Friday, August 7 at 8:00 a.m. until Wednesday, August 12 at 5:00 p.m. Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte Saturday, August 8 at 8:00 […]

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2 weeks ago

Liberal Party of Canada announces Jessica Cardill as new National Director

The Liberal Party of Canada announced that Jessica Cardill, an experienced leader in political operations, governance, and campaign readiness, will serve as the Party’s new National Director. “Jessica brings the vision and experience we need to build a stronger, more effective organization for the future,” said Sachit Mehra, President of the Liberal Party of Canada. […]

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2 weeks ago

NLSA set to crown senior men’s and women’s champions

The top senior men’s and women’s teams in the province will clash in the Jubilee Trophy and Challenge Cup final weekend at legendary King George V Pitch in St. John’s. Championship weekend begins this evening with the Jubilee Trophy semifinals. The women’s semi-finals will take place at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., with the regular […]

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Targa Newfoundland announces sponsors for rally’s first-ever livestream

Targa Newfoundland has announced the full sponsor lineup powering the rally’s 25th anniversary livestream, the first in the event’s history, alongside a live showcase of the broadcast at IBC 2026 in Amsterdam. For the first time, North America’s only tarmac rally will stream live and free on YouTube, made possible by 10 presenting and technology […]

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2 weeks ago

Ben Veitch scores again for Canada at international under-18 tournament

Canada continues to win at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton. St. John’s native Ben Veitch scored his third goal of the tournament as Canada rode a five-goal first period to an 8-3 win over Sweden on Wednesday night, finishing the round robin a perfect 3-0. Kayden Stroeder, 17, had a goal and two assists […]

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