Holyrood RCMP arrested a man on Saturday after a traffic stop resulted in the seizure of improperly stored cannabis, drug paraphernalia and a firearm. A 26-year-old man is facing charges of operation while impaired and possession and unsafe storage of firearms. On June 13, around 1:05 p.m., police in Holyrood observed a pick-up truck with […]
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The RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit (CASA) has made an arrest in connection with sexual violence in St. John’s. On Tuesday, April 30, the RNC received information related to sexual violence against youth. It was reported to have occurred the previous night at a hotel in St. John’s. On Friday, May 3, police […]
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On May 5, Bell Island RCMP responded to a house fire that claimed the life of a woman in her sixties. Shortly before midnight on Sunday, police received a report of a residential fire on Bell Island. Police, fire and ambulance attended the scene. The woman was located inside the home and was transported to […]
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RCMP Traffic Services Central conducted targeted traffic enforcement of speeding vehicles on May 4 in various communities of Gander Bay. On Saturday, police patrolled various 50 km/hr zones on Route 330 and Route 331. A total of 20 tickets were issued under the Highway Traffic Act for various speeding offences. Speed limits are designed to […]
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The province is calling it a difficult decision, but says the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant for employers and workers is suspended until further notice. In a statement today, Immigration Minister Gerry Byrne said a federal government decision to cut $625 million in jobs funding nation-wide, leaves more than a $15 million shortfall for Newfoundland […]
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