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7 months ago
Justice, News

Police responds to possible impaired off-road vehicle operator; ATV impounded, tickets issued

Bay Roberts RCMP responded Friday night to reports of an impaired driver operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) dangerously in the Spaniard’s Bay area. The 58-year-old man was ticketed, his licence suspended and his ATV impounded. At approximately 9:45 p.m., on Jan. 23, police responded to multiple reports from concerned members of the public of an […]

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7 months ago
Justice, News

Nain RCMP responds to disturbance; wanted man arrested, two officers assaulted

Nain RCMP has laid criminal charges of assault on a police officer, and assault on a police officer causing bodily harm against 23-year-old Tyrese Rich of Natuashish. Rich was apprehended on an unendorsed warrant for his arrest, after police responded to a disturbance inside a Nain home Sunday afternoon. Just before 1:30 p.m. on Jan. […]

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7 months ago
News

Clarenville RCMP responds to report of single-vehicle crash, unlicensed driver ticketed

A 36-year-old man was ticketed by Clarenville RCMP on Jan. 23, after reports of a single-vehicle collision revealed he was driving with an expired driver’s licence. Just before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, police received a report of an overturned vehicle off the side of the Trans-Canada Highway, outside of Clarenville near the White Hills Resource […]

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7 months ago
Justice, News

Police impound two uninsured vehicles after traffic stops on the Avalon

While patrolling in Marysvale and Harbour Grace over the weekend, officers with RCMP Traffic Services East stopped two unregistered and uninsured vehicles on local highways. Two drivers – a 60-year-old Heart’s Desire man and a 64-year-old Georgetown man – were ticketed and their vehicles were impounded. On Jan. 23, at approximately 10:44 p.m., an officer […]

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7 months ago
News

Canadian Army Reservists to conduct winter exercise in the Grand Falls-Windsor area this weekend

Members of 37 Canadian Brigade Group, led by 2nd Battalion, The Royal Newfoundland Regiment will conduct Exercise MAROON HUSKY at Jiggs Farm from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. Members of the public around Jiggs Farm may see approximately 40 soldiers conducting winter familiarization including the use of Arctic tents, carrying rifles and being transported by […]

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7 months ago
Justice, News

RNC in Labrador City arrest impaired driver

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has charged a male with impaired driving. Police conducted a traffic stop on Bartlett Drive in Labrador City around 2:50 a.m. Sunday. The 28-year-old driver failed the roadside screening and was arrested and subsequently charged with impaired driving and operating over the legal limit. His vehicle was impounded and license suspended. He […]

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7 months ago
News, Politics

Premier Tony Wakeham to attend meetings in Ottawa this week

This week, Premier Tony Wakeham will be participating in the 2026 Winter Meeting of the Council of the Federation with Canada’s Premiers on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The Council of the Federation comprises all 13 provincial and territorial premiers. The province says it is focused on providing better health care, lower taxes and safer communities, noting […]

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7 months ago
Health, News

NL Health Services outlines flu season precautions

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is sharing information to help people stay safe during the flu and respiratory illness season. There continue to be cases of influenza in the province, with almost all cases caused by influenza A. It is particularly important to help protect those who are at risk of more severe illness […]

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7 months ago
Local News, News, Weather

Latest storm prompts schools on the Avalon to close early today

Schools in the St. John’s metro region will close two hours early this afternoon due to the forecasted weather and anticipated reduced visibility. A system that battered the eastern seaboard and the maritimes is headed for this province later this morning. Up to 25cm’s could fall before it passes on. Information will be available at www.nlschools.ca in the school […]

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7 months ago
News

Ceremony for Eight People Named to Order of Newfoundland and Labrador to be Held Today

Today at 10:00 at Government House in St. John’s, an investiture ceremony will be held for the eight people named to the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. Her Honour the Honourable Joan Marie Aylward, ONL, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador will be joined by Premier Tony Wakeham for the ceremony, which will be live-streamed […]

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