There has been at least two black bear sightings in both Pasadena and Corner Brook just this week. Bears have been seen around the community, in residential areas and walking trails. The town of Pasadena took to social media advising residents of a bear presence in the area, and are asking residents to urge extreme […]
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Just before 10:00 p.m. on Saturday evening, the RNC conducted a traffic stop in the centre city area of St. John’s. The male driver provided a false name to police and was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. Through further investigation, it was discovered that he was on a release […]
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A 35-year-old man has been arrested after the RNC responded to a report of a break-and-enter in progress in the downtown area of St. John’s on Saturday evening. The homeowner had returned home to find someone inside their house. The suspect took off on foot but was quickly apprehended. The accused will appear in court […]
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A milder Sunday is ahead for much of Newfoundland, with sunshine in eastern and central areas and highs reaching 19, while showers are possible in Happy Valley–Goose Bay. St. John’s / Bonavista TodaySunny skies become a mix of sun and cloud, with morning fog patches dissipating. Southwest wind develops at 20 km/h gusting to 40. […]
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Springdale RCMP arrested a 40-year-old man Tuesday afternoon after responding to a report of a suspected impaired driver. The driver refused to identify himself to police, refused to comply with a breath demand and was determined to be in breach of release conditions imposed by the courts in Nova Scotia. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on […]
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The province said in a statement this afternoon they are continuing to support individuals and families in Conception Bay North who lost their uninsured primary residence in the 2025 wildfires. The Temporary Housing Assistance Program is being extended to March 31, 2027, ensuring households without insurance that lost their primary residence continue to receive financial […]
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary issued almost 250 tickets for traffic offences over a four-day enforcement initiative to coincide with the Labour Day long weekend. Officers across all jurisdictions targeted speeding, distracted, and impaired driving. Traffic checkpoints resulted in the detection of drivers operating without a license, those with outstanding fines, and unregistered vehicles. Despite poor […]
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is reminding parents, caregivers and youth of the dangers associated with unsupervised field parties. The RNC is aware that field parties typically coincide with the start of a new school year. The RNC is monitoring closely, and enforcement action will be taken in cases where an offence has occurred. These […]
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Emergency personnel from multiple agencies were called to Cape Spear on Friday evening after reports of people in the water. Members from the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD), Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC), and NL Health Services descended on Cape Spear at about 8:30 p.m.. Ed Sears, Platoon Chief with SJRFD, stated they were initially […]
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Showers and cool temperatures are expected across much of Newfoundland today before conditions improve later in the day, while Happy Valley–Goose Bay sees a mix of sun and cloud. St. John’s / Bonavista TodayClouds increase in St. John’s with a 60 per cent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. West winds gusting […]
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