Bonavista RCMP set up a New Year’s Eve checkstop along Route 230, checking dozens of vehicles between Elliston and Little Catalina. The following day, officers arrested a 35-year-old man for impaired operation after a report from a concerned citizen. On Dec. 31, Clarenville-Bonavista District RCMP conducted a checkstop along Route 230 in search of dangerous […]
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The Newfoundland Regiment have acquired forward Ryan Dwyer and defenceman Alexis Mathieu in exchange for forwards Leo Gauthier, Matys St-Gelais and defenceman Biagio Jr. Daniele. Mathieu, a fifth round pick by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, has skated in 31 games for the Drakkar this year, picking up seven points along […]
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A 37-year-old Placentia man was arrested on Boxing Day after passing out behind the wheel of his SUV. Just before 7:00 p.m. on December 26, officers responded to a report from a passerby who spotted the man behind the wheel on Route 91 near Placentia who they believed to be unconscious. Police say the driver […]
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The RNC is investigating a New Year’s Day shooting. On Thursday, around 1:20 a.m., police responded to a disturbance at Buckmaster’s Rotary Park on Buckmaster’s Circle. Responding officers located a 23-year-old male with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital for further treatment of the non-life-threatening injury. There’s no information to […]
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Three people from Newfoundland and Labrador made the New Year’s honours list. Mark Dobbin, Brendan Paddick and Proton Rahman will be appointed to the Order of Canada. Mark Dobbin, founder of Killick Capital Inc., is a dedicated investor, mentor and entrepreneurship advocate. Deeply committed to Newfoundland and Labrador’s economic and cultural vitality, he supports local […]
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Canadian Blood Services is urging Canadians to help meet patients’ needs in the new year, hoping to get more than 23,000 people rolling up their sleeves. Canadian Blood Services say that the summer is one of the most challenging times for the country’s blood system, and more than 23,000 donors are urgently needed by July […]
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The on-street overnight parking ban in St. John’s comes into effect today. The parking ban runs from 12:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. daily, regardless of weather and street conditions. The Downtown Business District parking ban runs from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Water Street and Duckworth Street. Tickets may be issued to vehicles parked […]
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The RNC is appealing for information following a suspicious vehicle fire in St. John’s. At approximately 12:45 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, police responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Portugal Cove Road. The blaze, which destroyed the vehicle, is considered suspicious in nature. Investigators are seeking any information or video footage (CCTV, […]
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Holyrood RCMP arrested a 36-year-old man for flight from police and impaired operation after he attempted to evade a police checkpoint on Route 10 in Witless Bay on Saturday night. Around 11:00 p.m. on Dec. 27, officers with the Holyrood detachment and Traffic Services East were checking vehicles near the intersection of Route 10 and […]
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RNC officers observed a truck towing a small trailer travelling along Pitts Memorial Drive, and sparks were seen coming from the trailer. The officer conducted a traffic stop and observed a spring leaf dragging causing the sparks. Through the course of their investigation, it was determined that the 40-year-old male driver had a suspended driver’s […]
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