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1 year ago

Man arrested by RCMP following internal fraud investigation

Following an investigation that began in April 2023, charges have been laid against 53-year-old Craig Williams. In April 2023, Independent Fish Harvesters Ltd. contacted the RCMP about possible internal fraud.  Williams, who was the company’s office manager and accountant, was suspected as being involved. As part of the investigation, RCMP GIS engaged the Forensic Accounting […]

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1 year ago

Police searching for missing person, William Reginald King

The RNC is searching for missing person, William Reginald King (Reggie), reported missing from St. John’s. The 61-year-old is described as 5’8” tall, and 170 lbs, with grey hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of King is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. 

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1 year ago

Joanne Thompson remains fisheries minister in Mark Carney’s post-election cabinet

St. John’s East MP Joanne Thompson remains the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s post-election cabinet. Carney unveiled his cabinet in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa Tuesday. Other notable appointments included Dominic Leblanc as minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade relations, intergovernmental affairs and “one Canadian economy”; Melanie Joly moving […]

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1 year ago

Police tickets off-road vehicle operator not wearing a helmet

A 32-year-old man was ticketed by Clarenville RCMP for not wearing a helmet while operating a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on May 10.  Shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, police stopped the ATV which was traveling on the shoulder of the Trans-Canada Highway near Clarenville. In addition to not wearing a helmet, the driver was unable […]

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