On Monday, shortly after 10:00 a.m., the RNC received information related to potential property damage at a private property located on Tamarack Drive in Labrador City. Investigating officers determined that there is significant damage to structures and equipment on the property. This damage is believed to have occurred in the period between 9:00 a.m. on […]
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A St. John’s woman who slashed an RNC officer with a knife last year was sentenced this morning to a five-year jail term. However, before Irene Hutchings was led out of the courtroom in provincial court this morning, her daughter erupted in anger. The woman had spoken out in court interrupting proceedings, asking the judge about […]
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Project Bombard, an extensive organized crime investigation by RCMP NL, has concluded with the latest convictions including organized crime offences by members of the Vikings Motorcycle Club (MC), a support club for the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. This is the first time RCMP NL has laid such charges. “These convictions under the criminal organization […]
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The RNC have laid assault charges have been laid after a man sought treatment for injuries in Corner Brook. On Wednesday afternoon, officers responded to Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook following a report that a male had arrived at the site with serious injuries. Officers believed the injuries to the 54-year-old being treated […]
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After a scientific review of the 2J3KL Northern cod stock off the northeast coast of the province, Fisheries and Oceans Canada says the stock is now considered to be above the Critical Zone and in the Cautious Zone. “Based on reports from the 2023 Stewardship Fishery, we are cautiously optimistic that the upcoming DFO research […]
Read moreOn Wednesday, the Bank of Canada held its target for the overnight rate at 5 per cent. The Bank Rate is at 5.5 percent and the deposit rate at 5 per cent. There is growing evidence to suggest that recent interest rate increases are dampening economic activity and relieving price pressures and inflation is coming […]
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On Thursday Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology announced $50,000 to support the Food Producers Forum with its project “Co-operative Solutions for Rural Food Security: Building a Provincial Food Network.” The Food Producers Forum is working to build a network of sites across the province to create a more direct system of food production, distribution […]
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Starting today there will be a detour in place on Duckworth Street between Kings Road to Holloway Street to facilitate construction related to the National War Memorial refurbishment project. During the detour, pedestrian access will be maintained for businesses in the area. Should business owners have concerns, they are encouraged to speak to the project […]
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Across the Island, roads are wet with water build-up in some areas and fog. Visibility is good to fair in most areas with the exception of Wiltondale to Rocky Harbour and Woody Point to Trout River where poor visibility is reported. In Labrador, roads are mostly wet. There are a few icy patches from Happy […]
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