A Memorial University graduate student has discovered a new fossil species in Ediacaran-aged rocks from Newfoundland, dated to 551 million years old. Palaeobiology master of science student Gelena Muirhead-Hunt found the fossils at a site known as Inner Meadow in Upper Island Cove in Conception Bay, N.L., which is known for its exceptional preservation of […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Carbonear General Hospital. The hospital, which had its official opening in September 1976, continues to serve as a key pillar for health-care delivery for people living in Conception Bay North, the Bay de Verde Peninsula, Trinity and Placentia Bay, and surrounding communities. […]
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The RNC has charged a Halfway Point man with impaired driving an electric dirtbike. Police received a report that a man was causing a disturbance at a business in downtown Corner Brook Thursday night (Sept. 24) before eventually fleeing on an electric dirtbike. Officers located the machine nearby and attempted a traffic stop but the […]
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Gander RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance locating 28-year-old Michael Torraville. He is currently the subject of an arrest warrant, and is actively evading law enforcement. Torraville is wanted in relation to eight Criminal Code charges including assaulting a peace officer, dangerous operation of a conveyance, flight from police, possession of property obtained by […]
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A 38-year-old man was arrested and charged with impaired operation over the weekend after the Burin Peninsula RCMP responded to a dangerous driving complaint. It was just before 11:00 p.m. when police received a call from a concerned resident about a vehicle speeding and passing other vehicles dangerously. Officers pulled over the vehicle and found […]
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The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is reminding all residents and businesses that the town wide boil water advisory that was issued on September 14 remains in effect until further notice. The advisory was initiated by the Water & Sewer Department following a matching advisory from 5 Wing Goose Bay. Water quality is being continuously […]
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The City of St. John’s is conducting a climate risk assessment to try and better understand the risks that face our communities, infrastructure and services. The City of St. John’s says climate change is increasing the risk of hazards such as floods, storms, and heavy snow. With funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the […]
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Marystown RCMP is looking to locate a missing 26-year-old woman, Justina Breen. Police are concerned for her safety and well-being. Breen is approximately 5’6” with brown hair, hazel eyes and glasses. She was last seen in Marystown on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Breen may be in a grey 2012 Subaru with a Newfoundland and Labrador […]
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