Over the past several months, the price of gold has surged to record levels, up more than 50 per cent compared to this time last year. The owners of Bogart’s Jewellers say the spike is opening new opportunities for customers. At its peak just last month, gold broke the five-thousand-dollar mark, reaching approximately $5,500 an […]
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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance locating 26-year-old Tanner David Wayne Billings, who is the subject of an active arrest warrant and is actively evading police. Billings failed to attend court and is wanted province wide in relation to a charge under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act for possession of a controlled substance […]
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The RNC has made an arrest following an armed robbery in St. John’s. On Monday, around 9 a.m., police responded to an armed robbery at a service station on Topsail Road where a suspect presented a weapon, demanded cash and cigarettes from an employee and fled on foot. There were no injuries. The RNC General Investigation […]
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A snowmobiler who was reported overdue by his family was safely located Tuesday by Postville Ground Search and Rescue. At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 3, Makkovik RCMP received a request for assistance from a snowmobiler who reported they were stuck, but uninjured, and provided coordinates to a remote location. A short time later, police […]
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Students in the Marine Institute’s Nautical Science and Marine Engineering programs will participate in the 14th annual Nautical Skills Competition, taking place Feb. 6–7 at the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University. The Master Mariners of Canada, N.L. division, hosts the annual competition in collaboration with the Marine Institute. This year, seven teams of […]
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A 43-year-old man was arrested by Fogo Island RCMP after a traffic stop resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs and drug paraphernalia. On Feb. 1, around 8:00 p.m., officers on patrol observed a vehicle with an expired registration near the ferry terminal and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, a 43-year-old man, was also […]
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The Newfoundland Regiment took down the Halifax Mooseheads 7-4 on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Centre. Connor Macpherson kicked off a high flying first period just 2:28 into the game to put Halifax ahead 1-0 early before Alexis Michaud even things up at 1-1 four minutes later. Liam Kilfoil restored the Mooseheads lead six minutes before […]
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Around 10:30pm on Wednesday, February 4th, RNC officers located and arrested a wanted 35-year old man in the west end of St. John’s. He was charged with being unlawfully at large, armed robbery, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He was held for court.
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Natuashish RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for 24-year old Matthew Mike Rich, who is actively evading police. Rich is wanted for charges including Assault, Forcible Confinement, and Theft Under $5,000. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
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