Month: August 2026

1 month ago

Bay St. George RCMP seeking public’s assistance in ATV theft investigation

Bay St. George RCMP is investigating the overnight theft of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) from Barachois Brook this week, and seeking the public’s assistance to identify the person responsible and locate the stolen property. On Aug. 6, police responded to a report of an ATV stolen from a residence on the main road of Barachois […]

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1 month ago

RNC arrest male for assault with a weapon

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested a male following an assault in Corner Brook. On Thursday, around 3:30 p.m., police in the Corner Brook region responded to a disturbance at a residence on Crestview Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a female outside with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers located 38-year-old Neal Peddle inside the residence, where he […]

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Registration open for becoming an Outdoors Woman Fall Workshop

Registration is open for the fall 2026 Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop at Camp Emmanuel in Lewisporte from Sept. 25-27. Becoming an Outdoors Woman is an opportunity for individuals 18+ who identify as female to learn outdoor skills in a safe, inclusive environment. Sessions focus on hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities and offer insight […]

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1 month ago

Marine Institute researcher to lead landmark international Arctic expedition 

Dr. Maxime Geoffroy has been selected as the chief research scientist aboard the Tara polar station. The news was confirmed by the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University this morning. He is the only Canadian scientist participating in one of the world’s most ambitious Arctic research drifts. Dr. Geoffroy and his team are currently […]

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Labrador District GIS executes warrant at Happy Valley-Goose Bay home, seizes suspected cocaine

The Labrador District General Investigation Section (GIS) arrested two people Wednesday night after a residential search resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine and other drug paraphernalia. On August 5, Labrador District GIS executed a search warrant at home on Brett Street as part of an ongoing investigation. Additional support was provided by officers from […]

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1 month ago

Upcoming change to entrance for new emergency department at Health Sciences Centre

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is reminding the public that the new emergency department (ED) at the Health Sciences Centre opens for patient care on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. Patients are advised to proceed to the new entrance. Emergency Department (ED) entrance: Patients presenting to the ED will use the new entrance which is adjacent […]

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Veitch and Norman ready for key playoff matchup today at international under-18 hockey tournament

Two Newfoundland hockey stars are one win away from playing for international gold. Ben Veitch and Quinn Norman, standout players with the hometown Newfoundland Regiment, are wearing the Maple Leaf today as Canada battles Finland in the semifinal of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Veitch, 16, has been putting on a show. The St. John’s native […]

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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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Recall issued for popular brand of chicken burgers in Canada

A popular brand of chicken burgers is being taken off shelves. Leadbetter Foods Inc. issued a recall for Compliments’ Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers due to an allergen risk over undeclared egg, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). “Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product,” the notice said. The affected products came in 680-gram […]

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1 month ago

Holy Cross win big and advance to semifinal in defence of their provincial soccer title

Holy Cross Nutra Holdings defeated Conception Bay South 4-0 as they opened their title defense Thursday night in St. John’s. Zoe Rowe had a hat trick while Teri Murphy added one. Both players would feature in the league’s regular season awards and all-star team, with Rowe taking top honours as regular season MVP. Holy Cross […]

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