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4 weeks ago

UPDATE: Veterans’ Memorial Highway reopens after vehicle fire

The Veterans Memorial Highway (Route 75) near Tilton is now fully reopened to traffic in both directions. RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador thanks all motorists for their cooperation during the unplanned closure.

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4 weeks ago

St. John’s postpones Canada Day fireworks due to high Fire Weather Index; personal fireworks also banned today

The City of St. John’s says the Canada Day fireworks scheduled for tonight at Quidi Vidi Lake has been postponed due to the provincial Fire Weather Index placing the St. John’s area in the yellow (high) category, which prohibits the use of fireworks. The use of personal/backyard fireworks and sky lanterns are also strictly prohibited. The evening […]

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4 weeks ago

NunatuKavut president slams federal fishery enforcement on Canada Day

NunatuKavut Community Council President Todd Russell is criticizing the federal government on Canada Day, accusing the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard of failing Labrador Inuit communities. Russell says the Coast Guard recently refused to assist a stranded fishing boat near Charlottetown, Labrador, despite its mandate to ensure marine safety. He […]

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4 weeks ago

Harbour Breton RCMP investigates damage to parked vehicle, seeks public’s assistance

Harbour Breton RCMP is investigating damage to a vehicle that was parked in a private driveway of a residence along Jersey Avenue. The damage occurred sometime between 6:00 p.m. on June 28 and 10:00 a.m. on June 29. The suspect or suspects smashed the rear passenger-side window of a passenger vehicle. Nothing was stolen from […]

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