Clarenville RCMP kicked off Canada Road Safety Week by stopping and ticketing a driver caught speeding on the Trans-Canada Highway Monday evening. The international driver was unable to provide a physical copy of their driver’s licence, earning himself a second ticket under the Highway Traffic Act. Shortly after 7:30 p.m. on May 11, officers patrolling the […]
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It’s not often that one union goes on strike against another union. The Registered Nurses’ Union’s support staff, represented by NAPE, exercised their right to strike as of 9:00 a.m. this morning. About a dozen workers were picketing on Tuesday morning outside of the Registered Nurses’ Union building on Major’s Path. There are few details […]
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Holyrood RCMP is investigating a two-vehicle collision on the Conception Bay Highway last weekend where a driver failed to remain at the scene, and ask anyone with information about the driver to contact police. At approximately 11:00 a.m. on May 3, police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Route 60 (Conception Bay Highway), between Holyrood […]
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has a new Deputy Chief of Patrol Operations. David B. White was officially promoted during a ceremony at RNC Provincial Headquarters in St. John’s Monday. Deputy Chief White has been policing for 28 years. He most recently served as Superintendent, Operational Patrol Services Divisional Commander, Northeast Avalon. Deputy Chief White replaces former Deputy […]
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A 40-year-old wanted man was arrested Friday evening by Whitbourne RCMP after attempting to flee from officers on a motorcycle. He now faces numerous Criminal Code charges, including flight from police, impaired refusal and impaired operation. At approximately 7:00 p.m. on May 8, police attempted to stop a motorcyclist on Route 80 near Green’s Harbour. The driver […]
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Placentia RCMP is investigating after a person or persons attempted to steal a boat motor in the town of Freshwater last week, and are asking public to come forward with any information. Sometime overnight between May 5 and May 6, a suspect or suspects attempted to steal an outboard motor from a parked fishing boat […]
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The provincial government is set to announce new support for foster families and kinship carers in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being, will outline the new measures tomorrow morning. The support comes as part of investments included in Budget 2026. The announcement is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at […]
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In the Public Utilities Board’s latest update, the price of all fuels has jumped again. Gasoline has increased by 5.2 cents per litre, diesel is up by 4.7 cpl on the island, and furnace oil rises by just over four cents. For parts of Labrador, diesel is up 4.3 cents and stove oil rises by […]
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Ryan Harding, NTV Weather Centre Rain plagues Newfoundland Tuesday The rain continues for the West and South Coast of Newfoundland into Tuesday, with the rest of the island joining in as the day unfolds. The coastlines are adding some fog with a south and south east wind, which peaks in the 60-80 km/h range for […]
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