11 months ago
RNC adds dedicated traffic unit in western NL
The RNC announced today it has a full-time dedicated traffic unit in western Newfoundland. The two-member team is specially trained to investigate serious traffic-related offences like dangerous and impaired driving, multi-vehicle collisions and breaches of the Highway Traffic Act. The addition of a traffic and accident investigation unit on the west coast is in direct […]
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11 months ago
Two companies face OHS charges after workplace fatality in 2023 in Labrador
Tata Steel Minerals Canada Inc. and Produits IdéalTFC Inc. of Sherbrooke, Québec, have been charged with violations under the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. The charges are the result of an investigation by the Occupational Health and Safety Division following a fatal accident in October 2023 in Northern Labrador. Tata […]
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11 months ago
RCMP investigating suspected arson in Freshwater, requesting public’s assistance
Harbour Grace RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire that impacted a community boardwalk under construction in Freshwater. Police were engaged in mid-October after the damage was discovered, and are now asking the public to come forward with any information about this incident. Just before 12:00 p.m. on Oct. 16, police responded to a report of […]
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11 months ago
UPDATE: St. John’s man appears in court to face second-degree murder charge
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has charged a St. John’s man with murder. On Oct. 31 at approximately 1:45 p.m., police responded to a home in the Rabbittown area of the capital city. When officers arrived, they found a deceased 28-year-old male in a residence. Working with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the death […]
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11 months ago
MusicNL unveils its honorary awards for 2025
MusicNL’s Board of Directors has announced the recipients of the 2025 Honorary Awards. Lifetime Achievement: Dave PantingDenis Parker Industry Builder: June HiscockUnsung Hero: Paul Boomer Stamp Dave Panting is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, composer and producer, and a founding member of two of Atlantic Canada’s most influential bands — Figgy Duff and Rawlins Cross. For more than four decades, he has stood at […]
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11 months ago
Hogan requests Premier Wakeham’s clear position on MOU
Liberal Leader John Hogan has written a letter to Premier Tony Wakeham regarding the opening of the House of Assembly, and to ask for his clear position on the Churchill Falls MOU. Hogan wrote, “given the fact you have chosen to avoid the public scrutiny in the House of Assembly, I feel it is important […]
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11 months ago
Petten to speak at construction conference
Deputy Premier and Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Barry Petten will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association’s Women in Construction forum today. Petten will also speak at the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association Rock Awards gala on Saturday, November 8. Both events take place at the JAG Hotel in St. John’s.
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11 months ago
RNC launching new unit in western Newfoundland
The RNC in Corner Brook will launch a dedicated traffic and accident investigation unit in Western Newfoundland. The launch will take place today at 11:00 a.m. The RNC holds jurisdiction in western Newfoundland in the Bay of Islands area, including Pasadena and Corner Brook.
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