1 month ago
Province calls in more supports to battle Labrador wildfires as some evacuation orders lift
As more than 20 wildfires burn out of control in Labrador the province has called on more supports to help battle the overwhelming amount of hotspots. A fire ban has been declared for the entire region, and the Town of Labrador City says they are still in a state of emergency as the nearby fires just […]
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1 month ago
Hospitality NL welcomes news of no labour disruption at Marine Atlantic
Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador is welcoming news that there will be no labour disruption at Marine Atlantic. Calling it good news for the province’s tourism sector. NTV’s Beth Penney has more in this report.
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1 month ago
Youth and parents ticketed by RNC ATV Patrol
A recent enforcement initiative by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) saw both youth and parents ticketed for infractions under the Off-Road Vehicles Act. Traffic Services members patrolled on ATV in parts of Conception Bay South, Paradise, Mount Pearl, and the Goulds, Cochrane Pond, and Paddy’s Pond areas of St. John’s, June 26-28. In total, 12 tickets […]
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1 month ago
RNC respond to Canada Day scooter collisions
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) responded to two separate collisions involving scooters on both the east and west coasts of the island. At approximately 11:15 a.m., on Wednesday (July 1), officers responded to Valleyview Drive in Corner Brook, where an eight-year-old boy riding an e-scooter had been struck by a vehicle that was reversing. A […]
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1 month ago
Burin Peninsula RCMP investigating break and enter, seeking public’s assistance
Burin Peninsula RCMP are investigating a break, enter and theft at a Marystown convenience store, and are asking the public for information and surveillance footage to help identify the person or people responsible. On Friday, June 26, shortly after 3:30 a.m., police in Marystown responded to a commercial alarm at a convenience store on Greenwood […]
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1 month ago
Evacuation orders lifted for three areas near Labrador City, but order remains in effect for Walsh River
Labrador City has lifted evacuation orders for the following areas: These areas remain under Evacuation Alert. Residents in these areas can return to their properties effective immediately. The evacuation order remains in place for the following area until further notice: A map of the above areas is available here. Air QualityResidents of Labrador City and Wabush […]
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1 month ago
RCMP Traffic Services East seizes vehicle from prohibited driver
A 44-year-old man was taken into custody by RCMP Traffic Services East Wednesday evening when a traffic stop revealed that he was prohibited from driving Canada-wide under the Criminal Code. On July 1 around 8:15 p.m., an officer patrolling on Central Street in Bay Roberts observed a vehicle traveling with an illegible licence plate attached. Police […]
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1 month ago
Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP advise of increased police presence due to possible munition
Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP is advising that residents will see an increased and ongoing police presence near the water in the Hamilton River Road and Markland Road area. This increased presence is in response to the discovery of a possible military munition in the water. The scene has been secured and it will be continuously […]
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