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Recent News

1 year ago
News

Arrest warrant issued for Chanceport man

Twillingate RCMP is looking to arrest 38-year-old Josh Lambert of Chanceport. Lambert is wanted for failure to comply with a release order and failure to comply with a probation order. Anyone having information on Josh Lambert’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Twillingate RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

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1 year ago
News

Fire bans reinstated for Northeast Avalon communities

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department has reinstated the fire ban in the region which includes the City of St. John’s, City of Mount Pearl, and Town of Paradise. The fire ban will remain in effect until June 19 with an update to be provided that day. The ban includes outdoor wood-burning appliances, charcoal BBQs […]

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1 year ago
Business, News

PUB ruling limits July 1 electricity rate increases to average of 7 per cent

Electricity rates will increase for customers of Newfoundland Power and most customers of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro by an average of 7 percent on July 1, 2025. The PUB says it’s to reflect the conclusion of Newfoundland Power’s recent general rate application, a Hydro rate increase, and the annual July 1 adjustments. The customer rate […]

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1 year ago
News

Man and woman sent to hospital after vehicle went over cliff in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s

Police are looking for witnesses after a single-vehicle collision in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s. Just after 4 p.m. Sunday, emergency responders rushed to Beachy Cove Road where a vehicle had gone over a cliff and was dangerously close to the water. Members of the Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s Volunteer Fire Department, St. John’s Regional Fire Department’s High Angle Rescue Team, […]

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1 year ago
News

Dangerous driver arrested by Clarenville RCMP

Police arrested 34-year-old John Osmond for dangerous operation of a vehicle in Clarenville on June 12. Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, an off-duty officer reported nearly being struck by Osmond, who was suspended from driving. Police responded, located the vehicle exiting the parking lot of the Clarenville Mall and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The […]

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1 year ago
News

RNC recruiting in Pasadena

This week the RNC will be holding a recruitment event in Pasadena. Recruiters will be onsite and will be available to answer questions from hopeful applicants.  Those interested in a career in policing are encouraged to sign up to get a first look at the physical demands of police work through the Physical Abilities Requirement […]

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1 year ago
News

Applications being accepted for Home Heating Supplement Program

The provincial government is accepting applications for the heating supplement. Residents can apply online until January 15, 2026. To ensure the most efficient processing time, applicants are asked to make sure their application is complete. This includes providing a copy of invoices, which includes the delivery address, for the purchase of at least 250 litres […]

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1 year ago
News

Youth arrested for causing damage to property in Mount Pearl

On Sunday evening, the RNC responded to a residence on Park Avenue in Mount Pearl for the second time where it was reported a 15-year-old female youth had caused damage to the residence and a vehicle. As a result of the investigation, the youth was arrested and charged with mischief and property damage. She was […]

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1 year ago
News

Update coming today on procurement process for new corrections facility

Today, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Elvis Loveless will provide an update on the procurement process for the new adult corrections facility. The event will take place at noon at the site of the new facility, located across the street from the intersection of Harding Road and East White Hills Road. Loveless will be joined […]

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1 year ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Nice driving conditions, but a number of flight delays

Roads are dry across the province with sunshine. There should be no issues travelling this morning. Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are operating as per normal. There are a number of flight delays at the St. John’s International Airport.WestJet flights 264 and 265 are delayed. Air Canada flights 686, 2591, 1573, and 693 are delayed, […]

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