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5 months ago

Whitbourne RCMP seeking public’s assistance locating suspect in gas station theft

Whitbourne RCMP is investigating a report of a theft from a local gas station Friday afternoon, and are looking for the public’s assistance identifying a vehicle and woman captured on surveillance. Shortly before 1:00 p.m. on March 27, police received a report of a theft from the North Atlantic in Whitbourne. A store employee reported […]

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Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP charges man with resisting arrest

Police charged a 54-year-old man with resisting a peace officer after an altercation during the execution of a warrant on Thursday afternoon. Around 12:30 p.m. on March 26, officers attended a home in Doyles to execute both a civil and criminal warrant. The subject of the warrant – a 54-year-old man – failed to comply […]

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Police look to confirm unknown woman’s well-being after incident in Stephenville

Bay St. George RCMP are looking to speak with an unknown woman involved in an incident reported in Stephenville Friday morning. Police are hoping to confirm her identity and well-being as soon as possible. At about 10:05 a.m. on March 27, 2026, police received multiple reports of a woman who appeared to be in distress, […]

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5 months ago

Federal government announces cuts to crab quotas

Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced that the 2026 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the Newfoundland and Labrador Snow crab fishery will be 61,004 tonnes, representing a 3 per cent decrease from 2025. Snow crab is one of Canada’s most lucrative fisheries, representing over $700 million to the Newfoundland and Labrador economy in 2025. Two […]

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