2 years ago
Hiker Rescued in Western Newfoundland
A hiker was rescued from Rattling Brook Falls near York Harbour after an emergency response involving multiple agencies. The RNC responded to the area of Blomidon Brook around 6 p.m. Monday. A 19-year-old had become stranded on a rock face near the waterfall known as the ‘Raddler’ and was unable to get back safely. Responding […]
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2 years ago
RCMP investigating report of St. Bernard’s youth approached by suspicious man
Burin Peninsula RCMP is investigating after receiving a report last evening that a youth in St. Bernard’s was approached by a suspicious man in a SUV who offered him a popsicle and invited him into his vehicle. The youth was fishing at Big Pond in the community at approximately 7:00 p.m. when the unknown man […]
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2 years ago
Mayor Carol McDonald Receives 75th Confederation Medal
On June 30, Mayor Carol McDonald was an honoured recipient of the Confederation 75 Medal, hosted by Lieutenant Governor Joan Marie J. Aylward at Government House. The Mayor of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s was awarded the medal on behalf of the province for the significant contributions made to Newfoundland and Labrador. The medal presentation included a […]
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2 years ago
RNC Focus on Traffic Safety on West Coast
The RNC continues to promote traffic safety this summer through roadside checks and the use of radar. Over a span of several hours Monday, police conducted multiple traffic safety checkpoints and speed enforcement initiatives in Corner Brook, Irishtown, Frenchman’s Cove and Lark Harbour. Officers were predominantly met with compliance and safe behaviours, however, two tickets […]
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