First responders are preparing to roll up their sleeves to participate in the annual Sirens for Life campaign with Canadian Blood Services. The event takes place Thursday, November 5. Participating organizations include the RCMP, RNC, St. John’s Regional Fire Department and Northeast Avalon Fire Departments, NL Health Services Paramedics and the Newfoundland and Labrador Search […]
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The ongoing settlement process for victims of abuse at the hands of the Roman Catholic Church is about to reach an important milestone. Geoff Budden, lawyer for many of the victims abused by Catholic clergy in the province, is speaking out today to remind the public that the deadline for filing a claim in the […]
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The RNC is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing person, 52-year-old Michael Butler, of St. John’s. He was last seen on Sept. 10, in the center-city area of St. John’s. Butler is described to be about 5’10 tall, slim build, with grey hair and green eyes. He may be operating a 2018 grey Honda […]
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Starting Wednesday, Sept. 27, smoking and vaping will be prohibited on all government property, including buildings, grounds, vehicles and parking lots. The new rule applies to employees, visitors and contractors. In a news release, the provincial government said quitting smoking or vaping is one of the best things a person can do for their health. […]
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Two individuals were arrested at a residence on Bell Island on Thursday as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. RCMP executed a warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a Bell Island home where officers seized a quantity of drugs, contraband tobacco, a significant quantity of cash, an operational stun gun and […]
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