The province is advising the public that a fraudulent text message regarding Motor Registration services is circulating within the province. The text message instructs the recipient to click a link and reset their password in order to receive a refund related to vehicle registration. The provincial government does not communicate information about vehicle registration through […]
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A police investigation lead to the search of two residences, resulting in an arrest and the seizure of firearms, explosive materials and a prohibited weapon. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit (WDEU), with the assistance of the RNC Tactics and Rescue Unit, and RCMP and RNC Explosives Disposal Units, searched two homes […]
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The provincial NDP is calling for answers, asking questions they would be raising directly if the House of Assembly were currently in session. MHA for St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi, Sheilagh O’Leary says Premier Tony Wakeham has refused to open the House of Assembly for the fall sitting. While the NL NDP understands the current administration […]
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After an uptick in recent reports of mischief and thefts from parked cars, Bay Roberts RCMP and Harbour Grace RCMP are urging residents to lock doors and safeguard valuables. Over the past week, police in Trinity-Conception have been called to investigate multiple reports of thefts from vehicles. In many cases no items have been reported […]
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Placentia RCMP arrested a 33-year-old woman who fled from police and crashed her vehicle at a children’s playground along Route 100 early Thursday morning. The crash resulted in a downed power lines and the closure of the road between Jerseyside and Freshwater. On Dec. 4, at approximately 4:40 a.m., an officer with the Placentia RCMP […]
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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is investigating a break, enter and theft at a restaurant in Badger late Sunday evening. Just before 2:00 a.m., on Dec. 1, police responded to a report of a commercial break and enter at the Robin’s Donuts on the Trans Canada Highway in Badger. Two suspects, operating a stolen pickup truck, were […]
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For the first time in decades, Metrobus will be operating some routes on statutory holidays over the Christmas season. A limited on demand transit service will be operating on December 25th, 26th and January 1st,marking the first time in decades that Metrobus will be in service on these holidays. Rides are available within the St. […]
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Newfoundland Power has been busy dealing with multiple power outages caused by severe winds. The utility says overnight, at peak, approximately 17,000 customers were without power. This morning that number was down to 4400. Newfoundland Power says crews continue to respond where and when it is safe to do so. Residents are being reminded to […]
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NLC reported net earnings for the quarter of $56.3 million, a decrease of $3.7 million, or 6.2%,compared with Q2 of fiscal year 2024-25. The liquor corporation says the decrease is due to reduced gross profit on beverage alcohol sales, partly due to the removal of higher-margin U.S. products, and a decline in beer commission revenue. […]
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The Town of Bonavista is issuing an Emergency Water Ban effective immediately due to anchor ice formation at the Long Pond water intake. The town says this is a serious and urgent situation, and it needs the full cooperation of all residents. What’s happening?Anchor ice which is submerged ice that forms on the bottom of […]
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