Police arrests man for attempted arson
Burin Peninsula RCMP arrested a 46-year-old man in late Thursday afternoon after responding to reports from concerned residents about a possible arson. Michael Billard was located, arrested and charged with mischief, arson and uttering threats. Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 22nd, Burin Peninsula RCMP received a call from concerned citizens who had seen a […]
Read moreWhitbourne RCMP investigates fatal ATV crash near Fairhaven
A 39-year-old woman has died following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) incident that occurred on Jan. 20 on Route 203 near Fairhaven. Just before 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police received the report of an off-road vehicle incident involving two all-terrain vehicles. After a mechanical issue, an off-road vehicle operator was being towed by another ATV operator, […]
Read moreNain RCMP asking for assistance locating John George Bennett
Nain RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating overdue snowmobiler, John George Bennett. He was last seen yesterday, Jan. 22, approximately 25km outside of Natuashish. Bennett was meant to depart from the area around Natuashish and arrive in Nain sometime late last night and failed to arrive as expected. Police and loved ones are […]
Read moreStephenville Airport in receivership, former owner still hopes to get it back
While the Stephenville airport still hangs in the balance, it’s finally held in one party’s hands. That’s after the courts placed the airport in receivership for 30 days. As NTV’s Becky Daley tells us, the former owner is hoping to get the airport back in his possession before that time runs out.
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