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Police seeks public assistance identifying vehicle involved in hit and run collision

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle involved in a hit and run collision in Bishops Falls on June 1. Sometime between 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, a vehicle struck a cyclist on Main Street in Bishops Falls. The vehicle departed after the collision occurred and did […]

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Police searching for missing person, Christopher Whitten

The RNC is searching for missing person, Christopher Whitten reported missing from the Northeast Avalon. The 41-year-old is described as 5’7” tall, and 140 lbs, with light-brown hair and green eyes. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Whitten is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. 

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Arrest warrant issued for Quita Rich

Sheshatshiu RCMP is looking to arrest 27-year-old Quita Rich of Sheshatshiu who is actively evading police. Rich is wanted for failure to comply with her release order. She is known to frequent Sheshatshiu and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Anyone having information about the current location of Quita Rich is asked to contact Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-497-8700.

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St. John’s student Mark Cherwick wins 30th Annual Canadian Geographic Challenge

After an exciting weekend of competition in the nation’s capital, 15-year-old Mark Cherwick was named the winner of the 2025 Canadian Geographic Challenge, earning the title of Canada’s Top Young Geographer and taking home the $3,000 grand prize. More than 10,000 Canadian students competed across the country. The national final, held at the Royal Canadian […]

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RNC investigating Virginia Park collision; seeking video footage

The RNC is investigating a bicycle-vehicle collision in St. John’s.  On Monday, at approximately 6:45 p.m., police and RNC collision analysts responded to the area of Montague Street and Watson Street following a collision involving a vehicle and a child on a bicycle. Officers determined that a seven-year-old boy struck by a vehicle while riding a […]

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SeaRose workers join Unifor

Energy workers aboard the SeaRose floating production, storage and offloading vessel have voted to unionize. The workers have joined Canada’s largest union in the private sector, Unifor, which represents 320,000 workers countrywide. Unifor filed for union certification in October 2024. The details were finalized on May 23. SeaRose workers will now work with union representatives […]

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Student Employment Job Fair at provincial employment centres on Wednesday

High school students are invited to drop by the Student Employment Job Fair at one of 19 Employment Centres throughout the province on Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. High school students in the Bonavista area are also invited to attend a special pop-up session of the Student Employment Job Fair on Wednesday, June 4, from 2:00 […]

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Rick Mercer touring Canada in long-awaited stand-up comedy tour

Rick Mercer’s Stand-Up for Canada Comedy Tour is described as a night of laughter, connection, and unapologetically Canadian comedy. This fall, the iconic comedian leads a coast-to-coast tour spotlighting homegrown talent and delivering a night of laughter, and national pride. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 6 at 10 a.m. via rickmercer.com. Kicking off Sept. 11 in Saskatoon, […]

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Province releases Natural Gas Resource assessment

On Monday, the assessment on the province’s Natural Gas Resource was released. The assessment showed the natural gas potential for the province in the Jeanne d’Arc Basin. The assessment determined that the natural gas resource base ranges from 8.1 to 11.3 trillion cubic feet with a best estimate of 9.7 trillion cubic feet. In total, […]

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Shingles vaccine available for eligible residents

The shingles vaccine is now available for individuals aged 65 and over and immunocompromised residents between the ages of 50 and 64. Availability will be expanded to individuals over age 50 on September 1. Eligible individuals can contact their local pharmacy or physician to confirm participation in the provincial vaccination program and for vaccine availability. […]

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