Police are asking for the public’s help identifying an individual as part of an ongoing police investigation. Just before 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, an officer on patrol had an encounter with an unknown individual on Main Street in Pollard’s Point. Police were unable to properly identify the man during their interaction with him […]
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The family of a woman reported missing from the Bonavista Peninsula more than two weeks ago is asking for the public’s help, as police continue their search efforts. 63-year-old Jill Bidgood was last seen at her home on main road in Maberly on August 13. Bidgood is described as 5’9″, 160lbs, with curly short dark […]
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The RCMP advises residents that front counter services are unavailable at the Placentia detachment on Friday, August 28. If police assistance is required during this time, residents may attend the Whitbourne RCMP detachment, located at 400 Brigus Road or call 709-759-2600. The RCMP says officers are still on patrol, and are available in Placentia and […]
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The 2025 wildfire season was a devastating one for Newfoundland and Labrador. On Thursday, The Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, announced funding for fire departments in the province that sustained damage to equipment while helping fight the 2025 Kingston area wildfires. This investment will help replace and reinforce resources to strengthen fire protection […]
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As part of cost-cutting measures, Memorial University announced this week that it has eliminated 107 positions. The cuts were achieved through retirements, involuntary position closures and vacant positions. The job cuts are expected to save the university $12.7 million. Those working in leadership and management, union staff, and faculty were affected by the cuts. For […]
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