A man was arrested on May 31 after barricading himself inside a Newtown residence and refusing to surrender to police. New-Wes-Valley RCMP attended a residence on Main Street in Newtown early Sunday morning as part of an ongoing investigation into a prior report of assault. Police located the suspect, 65-year-old Jefforey Batten at the home, […]
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Avalon East District RCMP continue to work with the Newfoundland and Labrador Fire Commissioner’s Office to determine the cause of the fire at the St. Mary’s Fish Plant on November 4, 2025. The investigation remains active, with no additional information about the cause at this time. Police are encouraging anyone with information or surveillance footage […]
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WorkplaceNL has announced that its average assessment rate for 2026 will remain steady at $1.73 per $100 of assessable payroll. This rate includes a temporary discount of $0.21, helping maintain cost stability for employers across the province. While the average rate is $1.73, employers’ rates will vary based on their industry group’s claims experience as […]
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As the investigation into four overnight fires in Happy Valley-Goose Bay last month continues, Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP and the Labrador District General Investigation Section (GIS) are urging any witness or anyone with information or surveillance footage to come forward. Between 11:43 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 and 8:04 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, Happy […]
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As the City of St. John’s expands its Reserved Street Names Inventory, it’s asking for the public’s help for ideas. The inventory is used when new streets are developed and require official names that are approved by the city. Visit engagestjohns.ca to submit your suggestions and learn more about the City’s street naming process. Residents […]
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