Police responds to single-vehicle crash, driver arrested for dangerous operation
Thirty-six-year-old Kevin Robert Reid of Grand Falls-Windsor was arrested for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle following an early morning crash that occurred on June 28. He is charged with a number of criminal offences. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Friday, police received the report of a single-vehicle crash on Lincoln Road in Grand Falls-Windsor. A […]
Read moreProvince encourages precautions against potential health risks due to reduced air quality
The province is encouraging the public in Western and Central Labrador to take precautions to protect their health due to smoke from wildfires that may cause a reduction in air quality. The following groups are considered at higher risk of experiencing health effects from smoke: Minor symptoms can include headaches, a mild cough, sore and […]
Read moreFurther delays for Ala’suinu’s entry into ferry service
International experts continue to work around the clock to clean debris from the fuel and lubrication system of Marine Atlantic’s new vessel, the Ala’suinu, but the problem has not yet been resolved. That’s according to a statement from Marine Atlantic this morning.As a result, there will be additional delays to the start of the Argentia […]
Read moreRCMP responds to report of impaired driver, police officers injured during vehicle collision
An individual remains under investigation for impaired driving after fleeing from police on the morning of June 26. The vehicle crossed over into the oncoming lane of travel of two marked police vehicles, causing a collision which left two police officers with injuries. Shortly before 9:00 a.m., on Wednesday, Burin Peninsula RCMP received a report […]
Read moreTraffic backed up on Kenmount Road following multi-vehicle collision; no serious injuries reported
A multi-vehicle accident this morning stalled traffic on Kenmount Road in St. John’s, closing lanes for commuters on the busy street for over an hour. It’s believed as many as four vehicles were involved in the accident that happened just after 8:30 a.m. According to the RNC, there were no serious injuries reported. The investigation […]
Read moreOpen Fire Ban Lifted on the Island; Ban Remains in Effect for Labrador
The outdoor fire ban on the Island has been lifted but remains in effect for Labrador until further notice. The setting of fires on forest land or within 300 meters of forest land is prohibited in all areas of Labrador. In areas that are not on forest land or within 300 metres of forest land, […]
Read moreLabrador Innu purchase all shares of the Harbour Grace Shrimp Company
Innu Development Limited Partnership CEO Gregory Rich has announced that the Labrador Innu fishing company, Ueushuk Fisheries Limited, purchased all of the shares of the Harbour Grace Shrimp Company. This purchase will provide access to the offshore shrimp fishery through ownership of one of the seventeen offshore licenses. In addition, Innu will also have greater […]
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