Motorists are reminded that they may begin using studded tires as of Sunday, November 1. Winter is coming and motorists are encouraged to prepare their vehicles and exercise caution on the road with changing weather conditions. Please remember to:
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Bell Island RCMP arrested a 31-year-old man on Nov. 16, after he was found in possession of a quantity of drugs, drug paraphernalia and contraband tobacco in his vehicle. After a report by the public of a suspicious man parked in a vehicle on Thursday, Nov. 16, police conducted a check on the described vehicle […]
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Drivers on the Northern Peninsula have been seeing an influx of caribou recently. It’s been happening in the area of the St. Anthony Airport, Eddie’s Cove, the Cook’s Harbour roadway, and the Town of Main Brook. The province is concerned about a higher chance of caribou-vehicle collisions in these areas. The caribou are expected to […]
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Markus Hicks, the teacher and volleyball coach charged with sex-related offences against teenaged boys, has had restrictions put on him while behind bars. Twenty eight names were read in provincial court in St. John’s today — the long list of people who Hicks is forbidden to have contact or communication with while he’s behind bars. […]
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NL Health Services is advising the public of updated masking recommendations for health-care facilities for the 2023-24 fall/winter respiratory season, effective Thursday, Nov. 23. NL Health Services will continue to monitor epidemiology, hospitalizations and outbreaks and masking guidelines will be re-evaluated March 31, 2024. The public is also reminded that self-screening for COVID-19/respiratory illness remains […]
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