1 year ago
Lost fishermen safely located by Springdale RCMP and Green Bay Ground Search and Rescue
Two sport fishermen were found safely by Green Bay Ground Search and Rescue after they became lost in a wooded area near Burlington on June 3. On Monday evening, two sport fishermen traveling by foot to a pond near Burlington sent an emergency message indicating that they were lost and requesting assistance. Springdale RCMP engaged […]
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1 year ago
Police make high-risk arrest of wanted man
The RNC arrested a wanted man ending an hours long crime spree that spanned policing jurisdictions. John Anderson who was unlawfully at large, was wanted on domestic violence charges and was initially spotted by RNC Patrol Services shortly after 10:30 a.m. in the downtown area of St. John’s. Upon sighting the police vehicle, the driver […]
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1 year ago
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75 per cent; tariff uncertainty remains high
With continued uncertainty on how tariffs will impact the economy, The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent today. Economists and financial markets had expected the second consecutive hold. Today marked the start of new 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States — […]
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1 year ago
Marystown Volunteer Fire Department receives prestigious $15,000 grant
The Marystown Volunteer Fire Department is the latest recipient of the KENWOOD Cares $15,000 communications equipment grant. Located in the heart of Marystown, the department serves approximately 5,400 residents. Their coveragealso extends to the neighbouring towns of Jean de Baie, Rock Harbour, Spanish Room, and Beau Bois, with aid agreements in place for Baine Harbour, […]
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1 year ago
Call for proposals issued for Community Violence Prevention Grants
Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Sherry Gambin-Walsh has announced a call for proposals for the 2025 Community Violence Prevention Grants Program. Projects must be related to community-based violence prevention, to a maximum request of $50,000. Consideration will be given to proposals that focus on building community support networks, especially at the regional and […]
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1 year ago
Two cruise ships visiting the province today
There will be a cruise ship on the east coast and the west coast of the province today. In St. John’s, the Silver Dawn with 660 passengers is scheduled to arrive in port at 8:00 a.m. and will leave at 6:00 p.m. In Corner Brook, the Carnival Pride will be in port from 9:00 a.m. […]
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1 year ago
Good driving conditions across the province
Roads this morning are bare and dry across the entire province. Visibility is reduced on the Burin Peninsula due to some areas of fog. Otherwise, visibility is good across the province. Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are operating on time. At the St. John’s International Airport, Air Canada Flight 1521 is delayed. Flights in Gander […]
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1 year ago
Police arrest man driving stolen vehicle
At 3:04 a.m. this morning the RNC attempted to stop a stolen vehicle on Pitt’s Memorial Drive in Mount Pearl. The driver refused to stop for police. Officers were able to locate the stolen vehicle in a nearby parking lot. The male driver got out and fled on foot. K9 assisted in tracking and arresting […]
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