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2 months ago

Burin Peninsula RCMP seeking public’s assistance, cautioning caretakers after suspicious person reported

Burin Peninsula RCMP is investigating after receiving reports of suspicious men in the Epworth area. The suspects were driving a black sports utility vehicle (SUV), and in one instance, a youth reported that one of the men tried to speak to them. Police are asking anyone with information, or anyone who believes they encountered these […]

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2 months ago

Two years since the return of ‘The Lucky 7’: A day marked in history

Two years ago today, the New-Wes-Valley wharf was packed with hundreds of people, ready to welcome home seven very lucky fishermen. Eugene Carter, David Tiller, Toby Peddle, Jordan Lee King, Robbie Firmage, Andy Hunt, and Harold Howell, defied the odds of the harsh Atlantic Ocean after surviving more than 48 hours floating in a life […]

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2 months ago

RNC investigating suspicious fires

The RNC is seeking help from the public following five suspicious fires in St. John’s over the weekend. At approximately 11:05 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a fire on the pole line off Linegar Avenue in Shea Heights. A second fire was reported around 1:35 p.m., in the Linegar Avenue vicinity, and a third on […]

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2 months ago

Lewisporte RCMP seizes vehicle from driver caught traveling 90+ km/h over the limit

A 45-year-old man had his vehicle seized and licenced suspended after he was caught by Lewisporte RCMP travelling more than 90+ km/h over the posted speed limit on Saturday. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on July 18, an officer patrolling Road to The Isles (Route 340) in Lewisporte observed a vehicle traveling at speeds up to […]

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