The weather across the Province overnight and Wednesday will be chilly and uneventful. Lows across NL tonight will range from the minus teens and nearly -30 in Labrador and generally near -10 on the Island. Skies, almost across the board, will be mostly clear. The exception will be the West Coast, where flurries will be […]
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The RNC has made an arrest following an investigation into a string of break-ins at businesses on the Northeast Avalon. Police launched an investigation into the events, engaging multiple units of the RNC. As a result, 35-year-old Ryan King, of St. John’s, is believed to be responsible for 10 incidents of commercial break and enter […]
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Bay Roberts RCMP is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a commercial vehicle and its driver stemming from an incident that occurred on the Veterans Memorial Highway on the afternoon of Jan. 8. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Monday, a northbound pickup truck was heavily damaged while passing by a southbound commercial vehicle. A […]
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On Feb. 1, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary will be the new police of jurisdiction for the communities of Massey Drive and Mount Moriah. In August 2023, John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, announced that the RNC would be expanding its jurisdiction in western Newfoundland. This first phase of expansion will be […]
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Public transit ridership in the greater St. John’s area has not only exceeded pre-pandemic levels,but has reached a record high with close to five-million rides in 2023. The St. John’s Transportation Commission (Metrobus) recorded 4,759,834 rides in 2023 a 35 per cent increase compared to 2022 and a 45 per cent increase compared to the […]
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The provincial government is proceeding with the third phase of the review of the province’s current offshore oil and gas interests. Specific focus will be on the province’s 4.9 per cent equity position in Hebron, 8.7 per cent equity position in the Hibernia Southern Extension, five per cent equity position in the White Rose Extension […]
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On Monday, Minister of Labrador Affairs Lisa Dempster provided additional details on improvements for patients who avail of the Medical Transportation Assistance Program. Residents in the Labrador-Grenfell Health Zone can receive a new 85 per cent flight assistance rate for anyone travelling in and out of the province with airfare costs greater than $8,000 over […]
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A 47-year-old male from Corner Brook was arrested Monday afternoon following a theft at a business in Murphy Square in Corner Brook. The RNC was called to a report of a shoplifter at a business. Responding officers learned that the male had taken several items and fled from the area before the store was able […]
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Special Ballot voting is now open in the district of Conception Bay East – Bell Island. Residents in the district can request a vote by mail Special Ballot kit by visiting the Elections Newfoundland and Labrador website or they may vote in person at any of the office locations. Offices are located in St. John’s, […]
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On the Avalon Peninsula, Burin Peninsula, and South Coast roads are bare with icy sections. Roads are snow-covered from Traytown to Notre Dame Junction and areas to the north. Roads from Corner Brook to Stephenville are snow-covered with icy sections. There are also a few snow-covered areas on the Great Northern Peninsula. Visibility is good […]
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