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3 years ago

UPDATE: Police arrest man wanted for sexual assault

Police have arrested wanted person Kordell Dixon in St. John’s. Dixon was found Monday afternoon in the Goulds area of St. John’s. He will remain in custody to appear in Provincial Court in connection with charges of break and enter, sexual assault, assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, failure to comply with a release order, […]

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3 years ago

The northern lights were amazing over parts of Labrador on Sunday night

The Northern Lights were extremely active over much of North America on the night of November 5 to 6, 2023. This was due to a strong geomagnetic storm that was affecting Earth’s atmosphere. While the northern lights are a common occurrence over parts of the Province, particularly Labrador, the vibrance to which they were seen […]

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3 years ago

Common scams continue to target seniors in this province

This is National Seniors Safety Week. While anyone can fall victim to an on-line scam, Canada’s communications security establishment says seniors are often targeted. That’s why they’re encouraging older adults to stay on the lookout for common scams. One that has become popular in this province is the grandparent scam. It often begins with a […]

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3 years ago

Two people located safely following search

Search and Rescue in Labrador West located two people who were stranded overnight after their off-road vehicle got stuck in a bog. The two called for help at 7 o’clock Sunday morning, stating they had encountered mechanical problems with their Argo. They had to build a fire to stay warm overnight. Five searchers took ATV’s […]

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