The playground at Topsail Beach will be closed starting today, Monday, June 16 to allow for the installation of a major upgrade – a fully inclusive, pirate-themed play structure designed for children of all ages and abilities. Playground Features Will Include: Construction is expected to take several months. There will be no playground access at […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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