Month: July 2024

2 years ago

Targa Newfoundland sets course for September

Targa Newfoundland has chosen stages for this year’s event. From September 12 to 19, competitors will drive over 2000 km in Newfoundland. The Targa experience starts with the Course Familiarization Program in St. John’s prior to the event to prepare drivers and co-drivers for the rally including a driving skills review, stage review, and practice […]

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2 years ago

RNC Partners With Highway Enforcement to Promote Safe Driving

A joint operation between Highway Enforcement Officers and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has resulted in dozens of tickets issued on the Northeast Avalon. Multiple traffic safety checkpoints were held during ‘Operation Safe Drive’ focused on motorcycle noise, commercial vehicle safety, and licensing and equipment compliance. There were three dozen tickets issued, for things like insecure […]

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2 years ago

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP urges residents to report crime directly to police

Recently, Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP has received information that residents are concerned with increased crime in the community. However, the detachment says it has not noted an increase in reports of crime. The RCMP is committed to keeping the community safe but cannot do it alone. Preventing and solving crimes requires collaboration amongst police, citizens and […]

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2 years ago

Police investigating theft of pickup truck, seeks public’s assistance

Gander RCMP is investigating the theft of a pickup truck which was stolen from a business in Gander on July 21. Surveillance footage showed a suspect, who was wearing all black clothing, walking onto the parking lot of Bodyworks garage on Airport Boulevard in Gander around 5:00 a.m. on Sunday. Moments later, the suspect departed […]

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2 years ago

Government Announces Business Support Program for Labrador West

The province has announced support for the small and medium-sized businesses in Labrador West that were impacted by the recent wildfire. The Labrador West Evacuation Business Stipend provides a one-time contribution of financial support to eligible businesses in Labrador City and Wabush. Financial support under the program will be structured based on the number of […]

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2 years ago

Police seeks public’s assistance with assault investigation; one man charged with aggravated assault

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is seeking assistance from the public regarding an investigation into an assault that occurred on the evening of July 24, 2024, in the parking lot of the Catholic Church on Church Road in Grand Falls-Windsor. Thirty-eight-year-old Alexander Goulding is currently in police custody and attends court today, charged with aggravated assault. Shortly after […]

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2 years ago

NL Health Services Launches Midwifery Program in Carbonear

NL Health Services has announced the official launch of the midwifery program in Carbonear. Services will be implemented in a phased approach with initial services, including postpartum and prenatal care, cervical cancer screening and other sexual/reproductive health services, beginning on August 5. An expansion of services is planned for February 2025. By February 2025, a […]

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2 years ago

Harvey Gale and Son Ltd. awarded contract for installation of additional moose fencing 

A contract valued at just over $1 million has been awarded to Harvey Gale and Son Limited for the installation of wildlife fencing on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Salmonier Line.  The project includes fencing along approximately two kilometres of highway westbound of Route 90 and approximately four kilometres in the eastbound direction. Construction is […]

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2 years ago

Single Parent Association NL sees record high back-to-school demand

The Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador says they are seeing a large increase in registration for their back-to-school program. Jennifer Tarrant is the executive director of SPANL, she says as of this week the organization has more than 400 families, with 600 children registered. She says their peak registration doesn’t usually occur until […]

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2 years ago

Alberta accepts N.L.’s offer of help for Jasper

Alberta has accepted Newfoundland and Labrador’s offer of help after devastating wildfires in the mountain town of Alberta.

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