Bell Island RCMP is advising the public that the area surrounding the Bell Island airstrip has now reopened. On Saturday, police was advised that an apparent military artillery shell had been discovered in the ocean by local fishermen. Members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Explosives Disposal Unit assessed the item and transported it to a […]
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An arrest warrant has been issued for 44-year-old Leon William Francis of Port aux Basques. Francis is wanted in relation to the following criminal charges: Anyone having information about the current location of Leon Francis is asked to contact Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP at 709-695-2149. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-8477.
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Following a report of a suspected impaired driver on June 17, a 60-year-old man was arrested by Clarenville RCMP for impaired operation. At approximately 5:15 p.m. yesterday, police received the report of a possible impaired driver. A short time later, officers located the described vehicle, which was unregistered, pulled over on the Trans Canada Highway […]
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An 81-year-old man was safely rescued from a wooded area overnight by Avalon North Wolverines Search and Rescue. At approximately 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Placentia RCMP received the report indicating that the man was lost in a wooded area near Long Harbour. Police engaged Avalon North Wolverines Search and Rescue to assist in the search. […]
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A youth was arrested and is facing a criminal charge while a number of other youths remain under investigation by RCMP NL for the distribution of an intimate image without consent. On Friday, June 13, police received a report from a school in Newfoundland and Labrador indicting that an intimate image of a student was […]
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Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Sherry Gambin-Walsh, will bring greetings on behalf of the Provincial Government at the unveiling of the Armine Nutting Gosling Statue today. The event takes place at Bannerman Park on Military Road in St. John’s, starting at noon. Gambin-Walsh will be joined by Lieutenant Governor Joan Marie Aylward, Deputy […]
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A new edible orchard will soon take root at the new H.G.R. Mews Community Centre in St. John’s. The orchard was made possible thanks to funding support from Tree Canada. It will feature apple, cherry, plum and pear trees, with a total of 60 trees being planted on-site. Tree planting will take place at the […]
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Premier John Hogan announced an evacuation order for residents of Badger shortly after noon on Wednesday. The government is urging Badger residents to go to Grand Falls-Windsor as a wildfire burns near the town. Busing will be provided to people who can’t get out on their own. For residents who don’t have anywhere to go, […]
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Roads are bare and dry across the island except for western Labrador where there is some light rain. The MV Kamutik W is in service but off schedule. MV Qajaq W will make an extra crossing today to reposition the ship for the summer schedule. Tomorrow, the Flanders will come out of service after the […]
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Just before 1:00 a.m. this morning the RNC responded to a residence in Mount Pearl regarding a request for assistance. Police arrested a 33-year-old man after a brief investigation, he was charged with being unlawfully in a dwelling, breach of release order and possession of stolen property. The accused was held in custody to appear […]
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