A 40-year-old woman was arrested by the RCMP after responding to a reported disturbance in Gooseberry Cove on Thursday evening (August 27). It was around 6:00 p.m. when police responded to a report of an altercation at a home in Gooseberry Cove that had turned physical. A female suspect fled the scene on foot, but […]
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RCMP arrested two people on Thursday morning (August 27), after responding to a disturbance at a bank in Stephenville. It was shortly after 11:00 a.m. when police received a call from a bank employee, concerned that two patrons were attempting to force a third customer from the building against their will. The two suspects fled […]
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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP arrested a 42-year-old man Thursday evening (August 27) after responding to a disturbance on a roadway in Bishop’s Falls. Shortly before 9:00 p.m. police received a call regarding a suspicious person obstructing traffic and creating a hazardous situation on Main Street. When officers arrived, they identified the man and determined he was […]
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The family of a woman reported missing from the Bonavista Peninsula more than two weeks ago is asking for the public’s help, as police continue their search efforts. 63-year-old Jill Bidgood was last seen at her home on main road in Maberly on August 13. Bidgood is described as 5’9″, 160lbs, with curly short dark […]
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The RCMP advises residents that front counter services are unavailable at the Placentia detachment on Friday, August 28. If police assistance is required during this time, residents may attend the Whitbourne RCMP detachment, located at 400 Brigus Road or call 709-759-2600. The RCMP says officers are still on patrol, and are available in Placentia and […]
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The 2025 wildfire season was a devastating one for Newfoundland and Labrador. On Thursday, The Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, announced funding for fire departments in the province that sustained damage to equipment while helping fight the 2025 Kingston area wildfires. This investment will help replace and reinforce resources to strengthen fire protection […]
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As part of cost-cutting measures, Memorial University announced this week that it has eliminated 107 positions. The cuts were achieved through retirements, involuntary position closures and vacant positions. The job cuts are expected to save the university $12.7 million. Those working in leadership and management, union staff, and faculty were affected by the cuts. For […]
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The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay would like to inform residents that Public Works and Water and Sewer staff will be performing utility upgrades in the area of 1-3 Valley View Drive tomorrow, August 28, 2026, starting at 9 am. The Hamilton River Road/Valley View Intersection will be closed to traffic, and between 3-5 Valley View Drive will […]
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It was around 9:45 p.m. Thursday evening (August 27), when members of the RNC Operational Patrol Services spotted a wanted man in the downtown area who had a warrant out for his arrest. The 43-year-old suspect tried to flee from police on foot, but was unsuccessful in his attempt to get away. He was held […]
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It was just before 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening (August 27), when RNC officers responded to a complaint of an impaired driver in Paradise. The 28-year-old man, who had been operating a dirt bike, was charged with impaired operation. He was released to appear in court at a later date.
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