Police have laid charges against 24-year-old Scott Rich in relation to multiple fires set in Sheshatshiu on Friday, Aug. 22. The fires damaged five structures and six vehicles. Rich was taken into police custody on Friday and was set to appear in court on Monday. Upon further investigation, Rich is being charged with an additional […]
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Police are investigating an incident of shots fired on Friday, Aug. 22, in Aspen Cove. The RCMP received a report at 3:08 p.m. about multiple shots fired at a residence on Main Street. A 24-year-old man and a 42-year-old man were taken into police custody without incident. A firearm was seized at the scene and […]
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has arrested a man in connection with violent offences in Lark Harbour. On Friday morning, police responded to a report of an assault that had just occurred at a residence in Lark Harbour. Officers located a female at the residence with non-life threatening physical injuries. It was determined that a male, […]
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The RNC in Labrador City arrested a male for impaired driving over the weekend. On Saturday, Aug. 23, at 1:55 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Humber Road. Following an investigation, a 24-year-old male was charged with impaired driving related offences. His driver’s license was suspended and the vehicle he was […]
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The province says crews will maintain their strong response against the Kingston wildfire today, using targeted and consistent suppression strategies. The fire remains smoky along the northern and western boundaries. On the ground, a dozen crew members from Newfoundland and Labrador, 20 from Ontario, and 42 from British Columbia, will dig into persistent hot spots, […]
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Forest resource roads previously closed in the Martin Lake area due to wildfire will re-open tomorrow (Tuesday, Aug. 26) at 8:00 a.m. This includes access to Martin Lake, Miguel Lake, Great Rattling Brook and Rushy Pond. The Martin Lake wildfire is an estimated 1,633 hectares and is classified as “Under Control.” Crews are currently removing […]
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There will be a temporary closure of the on-ramp between Commonwealth Avenue and Pitts Memorial Drive, beginning today. The closure is needed to facilitate the construction of a new roundabout. This is part of the final phase of the completion of the Team Gushue Highway. The ramp is expected to reopen on September 1. […]
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The province will make an announcement today regarding trade development and workforce measures to help promote internal trade. Premier John Hogan, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Siobhan Coady, and Minister of Jobs, Immigration and Growth Gerry Byrne will make the announcement. It takes place at 1:30 p.m. at The Rooms in St. John’s.
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Roads across the province are mostly bare and dry. There are a few areas of fog along the south coast. Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are operating on time. At the St. John’s International Airport, PAL Airlines Flight 928 is delayed. In Gander, Flights are on time, and in Deer Lake, PAL Flight 928 is […]
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Most of Newfoundland will be cloudy. There will be a few areas that will see sun and clouds, such as the Avalon and parts of central. Along the south coast, drizzle is expected this morning. Highs will range from 18 to 26. It will feel hotter with humidex values. It will be mostly cloudy across […]
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