3 weeks ago
Man arrested in Bishop’s Falls for causing a disturbance and breaching conditions
Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP arrested a 42-year-old man Thursday evening (August 27) after responding to a disturbance on a roadway in Bishop’s Falls. Shortly before 9:00 p.m. police received a call regarding a suspicious person obstructing traffic and creating a hazardous situation on Main Street. When officers arrived, they identified the man and determined he was […]
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3 weeks ago
Search continues for woman last seen two weeks ago in Maberly
The family of a woman reported missing from the Bonavista Peninsula more than two weeks ago is asking for the public’s help, as police continue their search efforts. 63-year-old Jill Bidgood was last seen at her home on main road in Maberly on August 13. Bidgood is described as 5’9″, 160lbs, with curly short dark […]
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3 weeks ago
Front counter services unavailable at Placentia RCMP
The RCMP advises residents that front counter services are unavailable at the Placentia detachment on Friday, August 28. If police assistance is required during this time, residents may attend the Whitbourne RCMP detachment, located at 400 Brigus Road or call 709-759-2600. The RCMP says officers are still on patrol, and are available in Placentia and […]
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3 weeks ago
Provincial Government announces over $300,000 in funding for 23 fire departments
The 2025 wildfire season was a devastating one for Newfoundland and Labrador. On Thursday, The Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, announced funding for fire departments in the province that sustained damage to equipment while helping fight the 2025 Kingston area wildfires. This investment will help replace and reinforce resources to strengthen fire protection […]
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