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2 weeks ago

Natuashish RCMP responds to stabbing, woman arrested and charged

RCMP in Natuashish are investigating after an injured man arrived at the local detachment suffering from an apparent stab wound. Police identified and arrested 34-year-old Ketora Tshakapesh in connection with the incident. Shortly after 7:30 p.m. on May 23, an injured man attended the front counter of the Natuashish RCMP detachment seeking assistance with what […]

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2 weeks ago

UPDATE: Fishing vessel refloated after running aground near Fortune, no injuries reported

A fishing vessel has run aground near fortune on the south coast of the province. The Eastern Raeya left Fortune on Wednesday to fish scallops and this morning, sent a distress call to the Canadian Coast Guard at around 10:30. That’s according to the Fortune Harbour Authority. The vessel was said to be sitting in […]

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2 weeks ago

Tony Humby trial delayed again

The trial of a St. John’s man charged in one of the largest sexual assault cases in this province’s history was set to resume in Provincial Court today but was delayed once again. Humby’s lawyer, Mark Gruchy, filed the request for a delay as he was in Corner Brook on Sunday, representing Dean Penney in […]

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2 weeks ago

Police warning people not to get too close to icebergs

While it’s a great time of year to get out to view icebergs rolling in, the RCMP is warning residents of the dangers that can happen by getting too close. As icebergs can be unstable and unpredictable, police warn that they can sometimes break apart without warning, causing a dangerous situation for anyone in the […]

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