3 years ago
After a sunny start, rain creeps back on the Island Friday afternoon, while snow approaches Labrador West
Friday will see a mostly sunny day across much of the Island, with highs in the upper single digits to lower teens. The exception will be on the West and Southwest Coast, along with the South Coast, where rain showers move onshore late in the afternoon or early in the evening. Labrador will see a […]
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3 years ago
Police investigating hit and run collision
The RNC is investigating a hit and run collision, which occurred in St. John’s on Wednesday. At approximately 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a hit and run motor vehicle collision involving a bicycle at the intersection of Bonaventure Avenue at Empire Avenue in St. John’s. Responding officers were informed that a grey coupe […]
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3 years ago
Two in custody, police presence continues in Harbour Main
Police have arrested two individuals in Harbour Main. A police presence will continue as the investigation unfolds. Residents are free to move about as usual. Less than an hour ago, police released a statement advising the public of an increased police presence for an on-going police operation in the area of Ridge Road in Harbour […]
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3 years ago
Rattling Brook Bridge temporary closure and detour
The Rattling Brook Bridge on Route 93 (St. Catherine’s – Mitchell’s Brook) will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 1-2, according to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The road is scheduled to reopen on Nov. 2 at 6:00 p.m. The closure is necessary to facilitate the construction of the new bridge. A detour through […]
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3 years ago
RNC investigating property damage in Lab. City
On Monday, shortly after 10:00 a.m., the RNC received information related to potential property damage at a private property located on Tamarack Drive in Labrador City. Investigating officers determined that there is significant damage to structures and equipment on the property. This damage is believed to have occurred in the period between 9:00 a.m. on […]
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3 years ago
Woman causes commotion in court after mother’s sentencing
A St. John’s woman who slashed an RNC officer with a knife last year was sentenced this morning to a five-year jail term. However, before Irene Hutchings was led out of the courtroom in provincial court this morning, her daughter erupted in anger. The woman had spoken out in court interrupting proceedings, asking the judge about […]
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3 years ago
RCMP NL Project Bombard dismantled the Vikings Motorcycle Club in this province
Project Bombard, an extensive organized crime investigation by RCMP NL, has concluded with the latest convictions including organized crime offences by members of the Vikings Motorcycle Club (MC), a support club for the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. This is the first time RCMP NL has laid such charges. “These convictions under the criminal organization […]
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3 years ago
Police make arrest following Corner Brook assault
The RNC have laid assault charges have been laid after a man sought treatment for injuries in Corner Brook. On Wednesday afternoon, officers responded to Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook following a report that a male had arrived at the site with serious injuries. Officers believed the injuries to the 54-year-old being treated […]
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3 years ago
Advocates ‘cautiously optimistic’ as DFO moves northern cod stock out of critical zone
After a scientific review of the 2J3KL Northern cod stock off the northeast coast of the province, Fisheries and Oceans Canada says the stock is now considered to be above the Critical Zone and in the Cautious Zone. “Based on reports from the 2023 Stewardship Fishery, we are cautiously optimistic that the upcoming DFO research […]
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