Recent News

The federal government recently announced an investment for reconstructing, repairing and dredging at 26 craft harbours across the province. This will occur over the next three years. One of the areas includes wharfs and piers that were damaged by Hurricane Fiona. As the Canadian Coast Guard welcomes larger lifeboats into its fleet, this contract will […]

Targa Newfoundland has chosen stages for this year’s event. From September 12 to 19, competitors will drive over 2000 km in Newfoundland. The Targa experience starts with the Course Familiarization Program in St. John’s prior to the event to prepare drivers and co-drivers for the rally including a driving skills review, stage review, and practice […]

A joint operation between Highway Enforcement Officers and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has resulted in dozens of tickets issued on the Northeast Avalon. Multiple traffic safety checkpoints were held during ‘Operation Safe Drive’ focused on motorcycle noise, commercial vehicle safety, and licensing and equipment compliance. There were three dozen tickets issued, for things like insecure […]

Recently, Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP has received information that residents are concerned with increased crime in the community. However, the detachment says it has not noted an increase in reports of crime. The RCMP is committed to keeping the community safe but cannot do it alone. Preventing and solving crimes requires collaboration amongst police, citizens and […]

Gander RCMP is investigating the theft of a pickup truck which was stolen from a business in Gander on July 21. Surveillance footage showed a suspect, who was wearing all black clothing, walking onto the parking lot of Bodyworks garage on Airport Boulevard in Gander around 5:00 a.m. on Sunday. Moments later, the suspect departed […]

The province has announced support for the small and medium-sized businesses in Labrador West that were impacted by the recent wildfire. The Labrador West Evacuation Business Stipend provides a one-time contribution of financial support to eligible businesses in Labrador City and Wabush. Financial support under the program will be structured based on the number of […]

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is seeking assistance from the public regarding an investigation into an assault that occurred on the evening of July 24, 2024, in the parking lot of the Catholic Church on Church Road in Grand Falls-Windsor. Thirty-eight-year-old Alexander Goulding is currently in police custody and attends court today, charged with aggravated assault. Shortly after […]

NL Health Services has announced the official launch of the midwifery program in Carbonear. Services will be implemented in a phased approach with initial services, including postpartum and prenatal care, cervical cancer screening and other sexual/reproductive health services, beginning on August 5. An expansion of services is planned for February 2025. By February 2025, a […]

A contract valued at just over $1 million has been awarded to Harvey Gale and Son Limited for the installation of wildlife fencing on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Salmonier Line.  The project includes fencing along approximately two kilometres of highway westbound of Route 90 and approximately four kilometres in the eastbound direction. Construction is […]