After an uptick in recent reports of mischief and thefts from parked cars, Bay Roberts RCMP and Harbour Grace RCMP are urging residents to lock doors and safeguard valuables. Over the past week, police in Trinity-Conception have been called to investigate multiple reports of thefts from vehicles. In many cases no items have been reported […]
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Placentia RCMP arrested a 33-year-old woman who fled from police and crashed her vehicle at a children’s playground along Route 100 early Thursday morning. The crash resulted in a downed power lines and the closure of the road between Jerseyside and Freshwater. On Dec. 4, at approximately 4:40 a.m., an officer with the Placentia RCMP […]
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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is investigating a break, enter and theft at a restaurant in Badger late Sunday evening. Just before 2:00 a.m., on Dec. 1, police responded to a report of a commercial break and enter at the Robin’s Donuts on the Trans Canada Highway in Badger. Two suspects, operating a stolen pickup truck, were […]
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For the first time in decades, Metrobus will be operating some routes on statutory holidays over the Christmas season. A limited on demand transit service will be operating on December 25th, 26th and January 1st,marking the first time in decades that Metrobus will be in service on these holidays. Rides are available within the St. […]
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Newfoundland Power has been busy dealing with multiple power outages caused by severe winds. The utility says overnight, at peak, approximately 17,000 customers were without power. This morning that number was down to 4400. Newfoundland Power says crews continue to respond where and when it is safe to do so. Residents are being reminded to […]
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NLC reported net earnings for the quarter of $56.3 million, a decrease of $3.7 million, or 6.2%,compared with Q2 of fiscal year 2024-25. The liquor corporation says the decrease is due to reduced gross profit on beverage alcohol sales, partly due to the removal of higher-margin U.S. products, and a decline in beer commission revenue. […]
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The Town of Bonavista is issuing an Emergency Water Ban effective immediately due to anchor ice formation at the Long Pond water intake. The town says this is a serious and urgent situation, and it needs the full cooperation of all residents. What’s happening?Anchor ice which is submerged ice that forms on the bottom of […]
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A shelter-in-place order has now been lifted for Torbay residents. it had been issued for the area of Torbay that encompasses Torbay Road, Martin’s and Doyle’s Lane, Davalan Place, Anstey’s Cove Road, Darryl Pye Drive and Ellard’s Lane. There is an increased police presence in this area. Residents were asked to remain indoors. Torbay Road […]
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The 40th annual Wish Trees campaign kicked off yesterday with a special tree-lighting ceremony at RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador headquarters in St. John’s. Participating detachments across the province will be collecting donations for Make-a-Wish Canada to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illness in our province. “We are proud to continue this partnership with Make-A-Wish® […]
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The province’s largest union sounded off against the provincial government after a working group was formed to help fix issues in the provincial court system. That’s after NAPE was initially not offered a seat at the table. But late today, the union was added to the group. NTV’s Ben Cleary has more in this report.
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