The RNC is searching for missing person, Jonathan Bennett, reported missing from St. John’s. The 37-year-old is described to be 5’9” tall, 180 lbs, and has short light-brown hair with blue eyes. There is no clothing description available. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Bennett is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000.
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Two hunters who found themselves stranded while boating along the Crooked River were safely rescued Thursday evening, thanks to a coordinated effort by police, Ground Search and Rescue, Fire and Emergency Services, RCMP Air Services and Canadian Helicopters. At approximately 5:10 p.m. on Sept. 25, police responded a report of two hunters in distress and […]
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A 49-year-old man and a 20-year-old man are each without a car and a driver’s licence after they were stopped for excessive speeding. At approximately 7:48 a.m. on Sept. 25, an officer with Placentia-Whitbourne RCMP observed a vehicle travelling at speeds up to 152 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone on Route 100 near Dunville. A traffic stop […]
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A man lost in a wooded area outside Happy Valley-Goose Bay overnight was safely rescued Thursday morning, thanks to a collaborative effort by police, ground search and rescue and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC). Shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 24, police received a report of a missing man whose truck had been located […]
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Officers with RCMP Labrador District’s General Investigation Section (GIS) arrested 42-year-old Bobby Lewis on Thursday, on charges related to the trafficking of cocaine. On Sept. 25, officers on patrol witnessed what they believed to be a drug-related transaction and arrested 42-year-old Bobby Lewis. During a search, police located and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, […]
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As a result of an investigation by Twillingate RCMP into sexual assaults carried out over a span of five decades, a retired educator has been charged with multiple sexual offences. Police believe there is a possibility of more victims, and are urging any victims or witnesses to come forward. In June 2025, Twillingate RCMP received […]
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The Public Health Agency of Canada has awarded St. John’s $249,997 through the 2025 Intersectoral Action Fund to advance its project, Healthy City for All: A Lens for Equity-Based Municipal Decision-Making to Improve Health Outcomes. St. John’s is one of 14 organizations nationwide to share more than $3 million in funding for collaborative projects addressing […]
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On Tuesday, the City of St. John’s will observe National Truth and Reconciliation Day. The day is to honour survivors, their families and Indigenous communities, and to raise awareness about the legacy of residential schools in Canada. As a result, most City offices and facilities will be closed. Curbside waste collection will occur, and Robin […]
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At 8:40 p.m. on Thursday evening, the RNC responded to a robbery in the downtown area of St. John’s. The male suspect was located in a nearby park, where officers attempted to arrest him. The suspect began to fight with police. More officers arrived, and the male was taken into custody. The 47-year-old was taken […]
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Roads are dry across the province as of now. Rain and strong winds are expected today, which will result in water buildup on the roads and reduced visibility. Marine Atlantic anticipates potential disruptions to crossings from Port aux Basques to North Sydney today. The MV Kamutik W will keep a load and go schedule today. […]
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