Two all-terrain vehicle (ATV) operators were arrested after twice fleeing from Lewisporte RCMP on Saturday night. Shortly before 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, police observed three ATVs driving on the Main Road, headed towards Campbellton. When an officer stopped to speak with the group, two of the operators fled the scene. The remaining operator remained stopped […]
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The RCMP is reminding operators of dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles and other off-road vehicles to drive safety and obey the province’s Off-Road Vehicles Act. The reminder comes after a 31-year-old man was ticketed by Clarenville RCMP earlier this month for not wearing a helmet while operating a side-by-side ATV. Police stopped the ATV which was […]
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Last week, RCMP stopped four motorists in Tilton, Harbour Grace and Holyrood for various traffic offences. Shortly after 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, police observed a vehicle on Route 70 in Tilton, travelling at 115 km/h in a 60km/h zone, entering a residential area. The 22-year-old driver from Victoria was ticketed for excessive speeding. The vehicle […]
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The House of Assembly is accepting calls for expressions of interest from current and former Members to purchase a decommissioned seal leather chair. The chairs were used by members for 30 years and were retired in 2021 due to significant deterioration beyond repair and for ergonomic reasons. Members elected during the time the chairs were […]
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The Department of Families and Affordability will be hosting a series of in-person and virtual information sessions on the Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit, the Disability Tax Credit, Registered Disability Savings Plan, and navigation services. These sessions will include organizations that provide one-on-one support. Sessions will take place in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Deer Lake, Gander, […]
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Applications are now open for the 2025-26 Community Enhancement Employment Program. This program provides funding for rural project sponsors such as municipalities, Inuit community governments, local service districts, community and economic development organizations, and other non-profit organizations. Community Enhancement Employment Program projects must directly support tourism and economic development, community and municipal infrastructure, or community […]
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Roads are bare and dry across the province. There are areas of fog on the Avalon Peninsula through to Calrenville. Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are operating on schedule. At the St. John’s International Airport, WestJet Flight 59 to Dublin is delayed. Flights in Gander and Deer Lake are on time.
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On Monday afternoon the RNC responded to a residence in the Mount Pearl area for a report of a disturbance in progress. Police arrested and charged a youth with assault, mischief, and uttering threats to cause bodily harm as a result of the investigation. The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear […]
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The City of St. John’s has partnered with Food First NL to host a Gardeners Gathering event on today from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre. This event is free and open to all ages, and no registration is required. There will be tips and resources along with interactive activities.
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An international flight bound for the United States was forced to divert to St. John’s on Monday evening. The Air Portugal Airbus A321 was en route from Porto, Portugal to Newark, New Jersey when a decision was made to divert the aircraft after fumes filled the cabin. Personnel with St. John’s Regional Fire Department, NL […]
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