The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is reminding the public to help prevent encounters with black bears or other wildlife. Black bear activity is not unusual during the summer. People are reminded to take precautions to avoid attracting bears to residential areas, campsites, or work sites. Never approach a black bear. While every situation […]
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A 28-year-old man is deceased following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash that occurred on July 6 in St. Georges. At approximately 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, police received the report of the crash. An ATV was found in the ditch of a residential street. The lone occupant of the quad was located deceased at the scene. The […]
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The RNC is seeking help from the public following a suspicious fire in St. John’s. Shortly after 5 a.m. on Saturday, police responded to a structure fire on Dillon Crescent that appears to have been deliberately set. Two homes sustained damage; there were no injuries. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information or video footage (CCTV, […]
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The RNC in Labrador City seized a trail bike and off-road vehicle during weekend traffic stops. On Sunday, at approximately 12:30 a.m., police conducted a traffic safety stop on two trail bikes that were travelling on the Trans Labrador Highway in Labrador City. One of the bikes was impounded for operating on a highway without […]
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Corey Killam was arrested for his outstanding warrants on July 4 by Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP. In late March, Bay St. George RCMP issued an advisory looking to arrest the 33-year-old, who was wanted for two counts of failing to comply with a release order in relation to the following charges: Killam, who is known to […]
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The RNC in Labrador City detected an impaired driver in a weekend traffic stop. On Sunday, at approximately 5 a.m., police conducted a traffic safety stop in the area of Tamarack Drive in Labrador City. Following an investigation the 49-year-old female driver had her license suspended and vehicle impounded. The RNC continues to urge the public to report […]
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On Tuesday, the province will announce a new partnership between the Medical Transportation Assistance Program and Hope Air. Minister of Labrador Affairs Lisa Dempster will make the announcement at 11:00 a.m. at the Goose Bay Airport in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Dempster will be joined by MHA Perry Trimper, Mark Rubinstein, Chief Hope Officer of Hope Air, […]
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The RNC attended a residence on Paradise Road in Paradise on Sunday evening and attempted to make an arrest following an investigation. The 47-year-old male was located at his residence and was arrested for failing to stop at the scene of an accident, dangerous operation of a vehicle, flight from police, theft of a motor […]
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The cruise ship, the Volendam, will arrive in the port of St. John’s on Tuesday. The ship, operated by Holland America, will arrive in port at 8:00 a.m. and will depart at 5:00 p.m. The ship carries 1839 passengers. Passengers are on an 11-day trip which includes stops in eastern Canada and New England. During […]
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