The RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador are warning the public of a cross-Canada telephone and email scam. RCMP headquarters in St. John’s is receiving reports from people across the country who have received calls from fraudsters claiming to work with RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador. In many cases, these calls appear to be coming from […]
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is reminding boaters of the importance of safety on the water as the recreational groundfish fishery is set to begin. With an extended season which begins tomorrow (July 1), the RNC is anticipating a larger than normal number of people participating in the food fishery. Whether a seasoned fisher, or […]
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has arrested a man witnessed on video brandishing what appeared to be a handgun. Police responded to a report of a man in possession of a firearm June 29 in a greenspace in the Barnes Road area of St. John’s. Through the surveillance video from hours prior, 29-year-old Henry Fitzgerald […]
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Over 1 million units of Thermos-brand items are being recalled by the company due to the risk of potential injuries. Health Canada issued the recall Monday, letting consumers know the products could pose a hazard of impact and laceration. The recall includes Stainless King Food Jars, which were manufactured before July 2023, with model numbers […]
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The public is reminded to exercise care and caution if using personal fireworks during Canada Day celebrations over the coming days. In accordance with provincial Forest Fire Regulations, use of fireworks and sky lanterns is banned when the Fire Weather Index is yellow (high risk), orange (very high risk) or red (extreme risk). Penalties for violating the […]
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