Tony Wakeham will be sworn-in as the 16th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, October 29) at Government House in St. John’s. In a post made to social media the premier-designate announced his new cabinet will be sworn in on Wednesday. Wakeham added, “It will be the honour of my life to […]
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Two people were injured in a collision on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) near Brigus Junction last week and police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate additional witnesses or any video that might be available. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22 an officer was conducting a traffic stop, with emergency lights activated, […]
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Natuashish RCMP is looking to arrest 32-year-old Timothy (Tim) Mistenapeo who is actively evading police. Mistenapeo had a warrant issued for his arrest in September 2025, for two counts of failing to comply with a release order. After failing to attend court in early October this year, an additional warrant was issued with the following […]
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Whitbourne RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 69-year-old Sarah Jackson. Jackson was last seen Monday, Oct. 27 around 4:00 p.m. in Hopeall. Police believe she may still be in the Whitbourne-Placentia area, and may be driving a black Kia Soul, licence plate #JNL975. Her family and police are concerned for his well-being. Anyone […]
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An investigation is underway after two people were injured in a collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near Brigus Junction last week. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, an RCMP officer was conducting a traffic stop, with emergency lights activated, on the westbound side of the TCH. He had returned to his vehicle and was rear-ended […]
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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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NewfoundlandIt will be mostly overcast today for the Avalon Peninsula, south coast, and central areas, with a chance of drizzle, and some fog patches are also expected. Along the west coast, a mix of sun and cloud is expected. Highs will range from 5 to 10. LabradorA mix of sun and cloud is expected today. […]
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