The RCMP is seeing increased circulation of counterfeit currency within the community. Upon examination of the currency, a number of discrepancies can be observed between the bills in circulation and legitimate currency. Text on the fake bills include “Film Production” and “not legal tender”. As well, the name of the country is listed as Canad. […]
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Last week’s murder case in Outer Cove was called in provincial court this morning. Ibrahim Alahmad, originally from Syria but living in St. John’s, appeared by teleconference from the hospital. The duty counsel said Alahmad has not been able to speak to a lawyer yet, but hopes that will happen today.The case was set over […]
Read moreA man was arrested and charged after police received a report of a break and enter in progress at a business on Water Street in Carbonear late last night, March 10. Police officers responded to the report, confirmed that a window at the business had been smashed and located the described suspect walking away from […]
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Police responded to what they called a potential weapons offence in the centre of St. John’s. Multiple RNC vehicles and officers with weapons drawn were seen outside a property on Pennywell Road, near Cashin Avenue. Patrol officers have since peacefully resolved the event and continue investigating the validity of the report. The area of Pennywell […]
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A study has ranked St. John’s as No. 13 on a list of cities with the most burglaries in Canada. The capital city is said to have more than 420 recorded incidents per 100,000 residents. St. John’s follows Ontario cities Kingston and London. Winnipeg, Manitoba topped the list with more than 811 incidents per 100,000 […]
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is grieving the death of one of its officers. Chief Patrick Roche released the following statement on Monday: “It is with great sorrow that I share that the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has lost a member of our family. Constable Robyn Jordan died suddenly Saturday night (March 9) in Labrador City. The […]
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Uber will be starting outreach to potential drivers in Newfoundland and Labrador as they get ready to submit their provincial licence application. In October 2023, the Provincial government took positive steps to introduce a modern province-wide legislation framework that supports safe, affordable, and reliable rideshare trips. Ubers next step towards launch is working to ensure […]
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The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE) officially launched the ‘Home Care Is Healthcare’ public relations advertising campaign today. The ads will run province-wide on a wide array of platforms. The ads can be viewed at the following link – CLICK HERE NAPE currently represents over 3500 home workers across the province. […]
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The 2025 Canada Games Host Society has announced the winner of the Mascot Challenge and unveiled the official mascot design. The Host Society asked students in grades four to six to submit a design that reflects the province’s identity, culture and heritage. Michael Tobin of Witless Bay was the winning illustration. The design was selected […]
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The pool, steam room and sauna at H.G.R. Mews Centre closed yesterday afternoon. The closure was due to unplanned maintenance and the area is expected to remain closed for the time being. An update will be provided on Thursday, March 14.
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