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4 months ago
Justice, News

Natuashish GSAR helps RCMP rescue swimmer in distress

With the assistance of Natuashish Ground Search and Rescue, police in Natuashish successfully rescued a swimmer in distress Saturday night. Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on June 6, officers received a report that a person was in the water at Sango Pond, and was in visible distress, having difficulty staying afloat and yelling for help. Police […]

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4 months ago
Justice, News

Port Saunders RCMP asking for assistance locating missing person Daniel Pittman

Port Saunders RCMP is seeking the public’s help to locate 58-year-old Daniel Pittman. Police and loved ones are concerned for his well-being. Pittman was last seen on June 6, 2026, between 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. in the Anchor Point area. He was driving a burgundy-coloured Hyundai Elantra, with Newfoundland and Labrador licence plate JAO […]

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4 months ago
Health, News

Update on ER services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is advising the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island from: When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre as usual where they will […]

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4 months ago
Justice, News

RNC make arrest, seize firearms

The RNC made an arrest in St. John’s in relation to a firearms investigation. On May 27, police received information that Adam Young was unlawfully in possession of firearms. The Weapons and Drugs Enforcement Unit (WDEU) launched an investigation and Saturday afternoon (June 6), Young was arrested without incident on New Cove Road with the assistance […]

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4 months ago
News, Uncategorized

Police seize millions of contraband cigarettes

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged an Ontario man with trafficking following the seizure of contraband cigarettes in Labrador West. At approximately 7:45 a.m on Friday (June 5), Operational Patrol Services in the Labrador West district responded to a single-vehicle collision on the Trans-Labrador Highway, east of Labrador City. Information received was that a trailer […]

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4 months ago
Earthquake, News, Travel

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32

An magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the southern Philippines early today, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 200 others – sending a one-metre tsunami into nearby coasts. Some buildings collapsed with infrastructure sustaining damage in the city of General Santos. Some villages have confirmed tsunami damage. The quake is the strongest to strike […]

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4 months ago
Nature, News, NTV Weather Update

Heavy rain ahead for many parts of the province

ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: Periods of rain. Fog patches dissipating late this afternoon. Amount 5 mm. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 16 with temperature falling to 7 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight: Rain ending near midnight then cloudy. Amount 5 mm. Wind […]

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4 months ago
News

Route 340 south of Lewisporte closed due to motor vehicle collision

 Route 340 is closed in both directions, approximately 1 km south of Lewisporte, due to a motor vehicle collision. Lewisporte RCMP asks motorists to plan ahead accordingly. Updates will be provided as available.

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4 months ago
News

Man Caught Frequently Peeping Into Business’s Windows Arrested After Confrontation With Police

Sunday night around 10:30, RNC received a report of an unwelcome person outside a downtown business, frequently peeping in through the windows with his face covered. Officers attended the scene and saw the man return. After a brief confrontation between police and the 42-year old, he was arrested for criminal harassment and resisting arrest. He […]

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4 months ago
News

Motorcycle Driver Arrested for Impaired Operation on Kenmount Road

Sunday evening just after 8:30, RNC patrol officers on Kenmount Road conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle, suspecting the driver was under the influence of alcohol. After further investigation, the 37-year old was arrested and now faces impaired driving charges. He was released to appear in court at a later date.

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