Springdale RCMP arrested a 40-year-old man Tuesday afternoon after responding to a report of a suspected impaired driver. The driver refused to identify himself to police, refused to comply with a breath demand and was determined to be in breach of release conditions imposed by the courts in Nova Scotia. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is advising the public of an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) following three lab confirmed cases within Central Newfoundland and Labrador. Public Health has conducted case and contact management. All individuals considered to be close or high-risk contacts have been notified and offered vaccination for N. Meningitidis B. At […]
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The RNC has implemented a new online reporting system to help free up emergency lines. Online reporting should be used for incidents where an immediate officer presence is not required. The portal will guide complainants through a series of steps to file a police report. Crimes that can be reported online include: Online reports are investigated in […]
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The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and various industry stakeholders to respond to increased detections of Japanese beetle in the St. John’s area. Japanese beetle, an invasive species in Canada, is regulated under the Plant Protection Act by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Pest Surveillance Program. […]
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A collision in the east end of St. John’s on Friday on evening saw one vehicle go down an embankment, nearly smashing through the window of an office building. As a result, one man is facing charges. Shortly after 9:00 p.m. emergency crews were called to the intersection of Torbay Road and Highland Drive. A […]
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