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81-year-old man arrested by Lewisporte RCMP, charged with impaired operation
Lewisporte RCMP arrested an 81-year-old man Saturday night, after responding to a report of a suspected impaired driver. Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on August 22, RCMP in Lewisporte received a call about a possible impaired driver who appeared to be stuck near a wooded area. Police began patrols and located the described vehicle a short […]
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Family search for missing dog after weekend collision near Gander
After a collision on the Trans-Canada highway near Gander on Friday, one family is searching for their dog that escaped from the accident, and has been missing ever since. The dog, known as Reid, is a three year old bernadoodle, weighing approximately 110 pounds. He was last seen in the woods on the Little Harbour […]
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Trio found guilty of second-degree murder following the death of 31-year-old man in 2024
A verdict was read to Bradley Morrell, Jason Wells, and Veronica Whalen in Supreme Court in St. John’s today. They were all found guilty of second-degree murder. The trio were charged for their involvement in the 2024 death of 31-year-old Dylan Jordan. It happened on Golf Avenue in St. John’s. Dylan Jordan was stabbed twice, […]
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Clarenville RCMP arrests ATV operator for dangerous operation, flight from police
Clarenville RCMP charged a 20-year-old man after he fled from officers on an all-terrain vehicle during an attempted traffic stop early Sunday morning. On August 23, around 1:00 a.m., police conducting proactive patrols in the Shoal Harbour area attempted to stop a group of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on a nearby trail to check for operator […]
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RNC arrest Corner Brook man for dangerous driving
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested a man in Corner Brook for numerous driving offences. Just after 2 p.m. Friday (Aug. 21), Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a speeding vehicle on the Trans-Canada Highway in the Corner Brook region. Officers located the vehicle that was driving 190 km/hr, and a traffic stop […]
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1 month ago
‘Swimmer’s Itch’ reported at Trout River Pond
Gros Morne National Park is advising that Swimmer’s Itch has been reported at Trout River Pond. Swimmer’s Itch is a naturally occurring condition in freshwater that is caused by a small parasite that can burrow into the skin. While there are no serious health concerns, it can be uncomfortable. Gros Morne National Park has shared […]
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1 month ago
Planned power outage for Green Bay area this afternoon
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro have a scheduled power outage for the Green Bay area this afternoon. The outage will begin at 12:00 p.m. for customers in Triton and Brighton, and 3:00 p.m. for those in Port Anson, Miles Cove, parts of Robert’s Arm and Pilley’s Island. Restoration is expected by 4:00 p.m.
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1 month ago
Delta flight carrying nearly 300 passengers departs YYT after 12-hour delay due to engine issue
The Delta flight carrying close to 300 passengers took off from St. John’s International Airport around 10 a.m. Monday, after being stranded for nearly 12 hours, following an emergency landing. The Delta Air Lines flight, which was en route from New York’s JFK Airport to Rome, made an unexpected diversion to St. John’s late Sunday […]
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1 month ago
Ferryland RCMP seizes vehicle from motorist operating under the influence of alcohol
Ferryland RCMP arrested a 38-year-old man for impaired driving during a traffic stop early Thursday morning. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on August 20, police stopped a vehicle on the Conception Bay Highway (Route 60) in Holyrood. Police observed signs of impairment and the driver of the vehicle, a 38-year-old Conception Bay South man, provided a […]
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