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1 year ago

Arrest warrant issued for Chanceport man

Twillingate RCMP is looking to arrest 38-year-old Josh Lambert of Chanceport. Lambert is wanted for failure to comply with a release order and failure to comply with a probation order. Anyone having information on Josh Lambert’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Twillingate RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

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1 year ago

Fire bans reinstated for Northeast Avalon communities

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department has reinstated the fire ban in the region which includes the City of St. John’s, City of Mount Pearl, and Town of Paradise. The fire ban will remain in effect until June 19 with an update to be provided that day. The ban includes outdoor wood-burning appliances, charcoal BBQs […]

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1 year ago

PUB ruling limits July 1 electricity rate increases to average of 7 per cent

Electricity rates will increase for customers of Newfoundland Power and most customers of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro by an average of 7 percent on July 1, 2025. The PUB says it’s to reflect the conclusion of Newfoundland Power’s recent general rate application, a Hydro rate increase, and the annual July 1 adjustments. The customer rate […]

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1 year ago

Man and woman sent to hospital after vehicle went over cliff in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s

Police are looking for witnesses after a single-vehicle collision in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s. Just after 4 p.m. Sunday, emergency responders rushed to Beachy Cove Road where a vehicle had gone over a cliff and was dangerously close to the water. Members of the Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s Volunteer Fire Department, St. John’s Regional Fire Department’s High Angle Rescue Team, […]

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