A collision between a dirt bike and a vehicle in Mount Pearl on Monday evening sent one person to hospital. The incident happened at about 9:30 p.m. on Richard Nolan Drive, at an on-ramp to Pitts Memorial Drive. According to witnesses, the operator of a dirt bike crossed into the path of a turning vehicle. […]
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Hurricane Melissa remains a Category 5 hurricane this morning as it makes its approach to the island nation of Jamaica. The outer bands of the storm are already bringing tropical storm-force winds to Jamaica, with catastrophic hurricane-force winds expected to begin during the next few hours. In the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, […]
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On Monday evening, the RNC received a call of a collision in the east end of St. John’s involving two vehicles. Responding officers determined that one of the drivers involved was impaired by alcohol. The 69-year-old male was charged with impaired operation of a vehicle and over 80. He was released to appear in court […]
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Just after 11:00 p.m. on Monday evening, the RNC observed a stolen vehicle being operated in the city center of St. John’s. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled. A pursuit ensued, and the vehicle stopped in the downtown area. The two occupants attempted to flee on foot but were caught […]
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Roads across the province are mostly dry with a few wet sections, particularly in central Newfoundland. Visibility is good. Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are operating on schedule this morning. At the St. John’s International Airport, WestJet Flight 760 is delayed. Flights in Gander and Deer Lake are on time.
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