With an anticipated increase in traffic during this Thanksgiving long weekend, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is joining police services throughout the country in a campaign to keep roadways safe. ‘Operation Impact’ taking place from Oct. 9-12 is aimed at promoting safe driving behaviors. The RNC will be conducting checkpoints focused on impaired, aggressive and […]
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The federal government recently announced an investment for reconstructing, repairing and dredging at 26 craft harbours across the province. This will occur over the next three years. One of the areas includes wharfs and piers that were damaged by Hurricane Fiona. As the Canadian Coast Guard welcomes larger lifeboats into its fleet, this contract will […]
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Targa Newfoundland has chosen stages for this year’s event. From September 12 to 19, competitors will drive over 2000 km in Newfoundland. The Targa experience starts with the Course Familiarization Program in St. John’s prior to the event to prepare drivers and co-drivers for the rally including a driving skills review, stage review, and practice […]
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A joint operation between Highway Enforcement Officers and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has resulted in dozens of tickets issued on the Northeast Avalon. Multiple traffic safety checkpoints were held during ‘Operation Safe Drive’ focused on motorcycle noise, commercial vehicle safety, and licensing and equipment compliance. There were three dozen tickets issued, for things like insecure […]
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Recently, Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP has received information that residents are concerned with increased crime in the community. However, the detachment says it has not noted an increase in reports of crime. The RCMP is committed to keeping the community safe but cannot do it alone. Preventing and solving crimes requires collaboration amongst police, citizens and […]
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