2 months ago
Evacuation order lifted for Walsh River cabins, but area remains on alert as wildfires continue
Labrador City has lifted the evacuation order for the Walsh River Cabin Area, but the area will remain under evacuation alert until further notice. Residents and cabin owners may now return to their properties. The Evacuation Alert also remains in effect for: Forestry officials have advised that wildfire suppression efforts continue and that the fire […]
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2 months ago
RNC charge youths with robbery, theft of vehicle
The RNC have charged two youth following a robbery in the west end of St. John’s. At approximately 1 p.m. Tuesday, police received a report of a robbery that had occurred in a parking lot on Topsail Road. A man approached a woman and took off with her purse and vehicle. The 82-year-old victim received […]
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2 months ago
Police seek public assistance in identifying theft suspect
Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is seeking the public’s help to identify the suspect in a theft that occurred at a retail store Tuesday afternoon. On July 8, police received a report from staff at Walmart on Cromer Avenue. A suspect was observed on video surveillance the day prior, Tuesday July 7 at around 2:15 p.m., taking […]
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2 months ago
Bonnie Tyler, best known for one of rock’s all-time best ballads, passes away at age 75
The music world is mourning the loss of legendary singer Bonnie Tyler, who has died at the age of 75. The Welsh-born performer was best known for her 1983 chart-topping hit, Total Eclipse of the Heart, one of the defining power ballads of its era. Her family says she died unexpectedly in a hospital in Portugal, […]
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2 months ago
RNC in Corner Brook issue driving suspensions, tickets
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has issued roadside suspensions and tickets in Corner Brook. On Wednesday, police conducted a number of vehicle stops that resulted in licence suspensions, vehicle seizures and tickets within a three-hour period. Around 8:30 p.m., officers stopped a 15-year-old operating a dirtbike on Broadway Crescent. The youth and parents were issued tickets […]
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2 months ago
RNC arrest driver for flight from police
The RNC has arrested a dangerous driver in Corner Brook. Shortly after noon on Tuesday, an officer observed a vehicle failing to stop at a stop sign in the area of Clarence Street in Corner Brook. The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop but the operator fled, driving recklessly. A short while later the […]
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2 months ago
Nominations open for Board of Trade Business Awards 2026
Nominations are open for the 2026 Business Awards, proudly presented by RBC. With nine unique award categories plus the coveted Business of the Year category, the event celebrates the people and organizations driving our business community forward. It’s more than just an awards show, it’s a celebration of community. Whether you’re nominating yourself or someone […]
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2 months ago
RNC arrest man for trafficking
The RNC seized suspected cocaine and cash from a man in St. John’s. As part of a drug trafficking investigation by the Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit (WDEU), search warrants were executed at two St. John’s properties last night (July 8). Officers located and seized: A 59-year-old man was arrested on drug-related offences and released […]
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