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7 months ago
News

RNC appealing to the public for information

The RNC is appealing for witnesses and video following a residential break-and-enter in St. John’s. Police responded to a home in the area of Elizabeth Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 25. The suspect left the scene on foot when they encountered the homeowner. There were no injuries and no damage reported. A number of pieces of […]

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7 months ago
News, Politics

Tony Wakeham sworn in as N.L.’s 16th premier, unveils cabinet of 14

Tony Wakeham was sworn in as the 16th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador on Wednesday morning. He unveiled a cabinet with 14 ministers including himself. The Cabinet team includes:

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7 months ago
News

CBS Highway closed due to accident

The Conception Bay Highway, Route 70, in the area of Tim Hortons is currently closed in both directions as Bay Roberts RCMP responds to a motor vehicle collision. Motorists should expect delays, and plan ahead accordingly. Traffic may use Country Road as an alternate route. Updates will be provided.

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7 months ago
News

Bonavista RCMP arrests two illegal drivers

Bonavista RCMP took two drivers off the province’s roadways this week – one for driving while prohibited and the other for impaired driving. On Saturday, Oct. 25, officers on patrol conducted a traffic stop and found the driver, a 57-year-old woman, was operating the vehicle while prohibited to do so. She was arrested by police, […]

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7 months ago
News

Arrest warrant issued for Devin Gregoire

An arrest warrant has been issued for 27-year-old Devin Gregoire, who is actively evading police. Sheshatshiu RCMP is looking to arrest Gregoire in relation to a charge of assault. Anyone having information on the current location of Devin Gregoire asked to contact Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-497-8700. 

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7 months ago
Health, News

NL Health Services announces return of masking requirements

Effective Monday, November 3, at 8:00 a.m., masking is temporarily required in all clinical areas in hospitals and health-care facilities, including long-term care facilities. Masking requirements in clinical areas apply to visitors/support persons, clients, patients and health-care workers. NL Health Services says these precautions are in place to help keep patients, clients, long-term care residents, […]

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7 months ago
News

Disturbance at Health Science Centre lands man in jail

Shortly before 8:00 p.m. last night, the RNC responded to the Health Science Centre in St. John’s for a disturbance. Officers arrested a 45-year-old male for uttering threats. The accused was taken to the St. John’s lockup and charged with uttering threats, causing a disturbance and property damage.

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7 months ago
Justice, News

Officers use pepper spray to arrest break and enter suspect

The RNC responded to a possible break and enter in progress at a residence in the west end of St. John’s on Tuesday morning. The suspect ran behind some houses when officers arrived. The officer caught up to the suspect and deployed pepper spray to safely take the suspect into custody. The 45-year-old male was taken to […]

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7 months ago
Justice, News

Man arrested following disturbance involving a weapon on Kenmount Road

Just before 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening, the RNC responded to a business on Kenmount Road in relation to a disturbance involving a weapon. When police arrived, the male suspect had fled the area on foot. While patrolling the area, the RNC K9 officer located the male suspect at another business down the road. The […]

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7 months ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Good driving conditions across the province

Roads across Newfoundland and Labrador are dry. There are some fog patches in a few spots. Marine Atlantic is currently monitoring the track of Hurricane Melissa and is anticipating impacts to its schedule beginning Friday, October 31. All ferries in the provincial network are on time. Flights are on time in St. John’s, Gander, and […]

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