Month: January 2024

2 years ago

Charges against two men as part of sexual assault investigation by RCMP East District GIS called in court

Two men, 51-year-old Joseph Lewis of Conception Harbour and 37-year-old Ryan Spencer of Harbour Grace, had criminal charges called in St. John’s provincial court on Tuesday, stemming from a sexual assault investigation conducted by the RCMP East District General Investigation Section. Earlier in the investigation, Lewis was arrested following the execution of a search warrant […]

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2 years ago

Trawler seeks refuge near Black Tickle after taking on water

The Canadian Coast Guard is currently responding to a search and rescue case near Black Tickle, Labrador.  The FV Northern Osprey III reported to be taking on water, with 30 people onboard.  The source of water ingress has been found and a temporary repair has been completed.   According to the Coast Guard, a Cormorant helicopter delivered two pumps […]

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2 years ago

Arrest warrant remains in effect for Marcus Peters

An arrest warrant remains active for 20-year-old Marcus Peters of Sheshatshiu, who is actively evading police. Anyone having information on the current location of Marcus Peters is asked to contact Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-497-8700 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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2 years ago

Police continues to investigate local arson; seeks public assistance to identify person of interest

Sheshatshiu RCMP has exhausted local efforts to identify a person they believe may have information about an arson of a local building in November 2023. Just after 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 14, police received a report of a building on fire on Peenamin Drive in Sheshatshiu. Sheshatshiu RCMP, a RCMP Fire Investigator, North West River […]

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2 years ago

Snow moves in this afternoon and evening, followed by wind and rain overnight

The weather across much of the Province may be calm as of early afternoon, but that will change in a big way this evening and into the overnight. Here’s an afternoon update to get you through until I have a more detailed forecast posted later today and on the news this evening starting at 5:30 […]

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2 years ago

NL Dental Association raises concerns about federal dental care plan

As applications open for seniors across the country for the Canadian Dental Care Plan, this provinces dental association is highlighting some concerns they have with the program. It’s a $13-billion dollar program aimed at providing uninsured Canadians with needed dental care. President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association, Dr. Shane Roberts says, the framework […]

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2 years ago

RNC recruiting new cadets

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is now accepting applications for its Cadet Training Program. Members of the Recruiting Outreach Team will be visiting high schools across the province and meeting with post-secondary students to highlight the role of a police officer. The RNC application and selection process include written, oral, and physical components. Successful candidates will […]

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2 years ago

NL chef to complete at Canadian Culinary Championship

A chef from this province will compete for Gold during the 2024 Canadian Culinary Championship in Ottawa next month. The 2024 Canadian Culinary Championship will be held on February 2 and 3. Regional competitions were held in ten competing cities in the Fall of 2023, with each gold medal winning chef qualifying for the Canadian […]

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2 years ago

School closures in western Labrador

Snow and blowing snow are expected in western Labrador today. As a result, there are a few school closures in western areas. A.P. Low Primary in Labrador City, J.R. Smallwood Middle School in Wabush, and Menihek High School in Labrador City will be closed all day.

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2 years ago

Enforcement Officials Seek Information to Support Caribou Poaching Investigation in Central

An investigation is underway after Resource Enforcement Officers discovered a fresh caribou paunch on the Loon Bay Access Road. The area is closed to caribou hunting and based on evidence located at the site, officers estimate the animal was killed between the evening of Monday, December 11, and the morning of Wednesday, December 13. The […]

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