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Snowfall and Wind Warnings in Effect for Most of Newfoundland as First Blizzard of the Season Expected Overnight and Tomorrow
Snowfall and wind warnings are in effect as the first real winter blizzard of the season is forecast for most of the island - the brunt of which is expected tomorrow. The snow will start overnight wit...
Dec 02, 2025 Satellite image from Environment Canada
Police Investigating Restaurant Break-in Involving Stolen Truck
RCMP are seeking the public's help in their investigation into a break-in and theft at the Robin's in Badger on the weekend. Two people in a stolen pickup were caught on video surveillance around 2:00...
Dec 02, 2025 A surveillance image of the stolen truck used to break in to the Robin's in Badger (RCMP)
Weighing Data Mining Against Affordability, Tech Experts Warn Privacy is the Ultimate Cost
As Christmas approaches, some privacy and tech experts are warning consumers of the lure of cheaper phones in exchange for pre-installed apps that collect your data and can't be deleted. The collectio...
Dec 02, 2025 (Kevin Andrews File photo)
Des Downey Denied Bail on Charge of Intimidating Witness
Des Downey, charged with intimidating a witness in his ongoing manslaughter trial, has been denied bail. RNC arrested the 56-year-old last week as the trial was about to hear final submissions from co...
Dec 02, 2025
GoFundMe for Mother Battling Rare and Aggressive Breast Cancer
A mother who is battling a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer says she has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support she has received since her diagnosis. Melissa Riche, a 40-year-old mom o...
Dec 02, 2025 Melissa Riche and children (submitted)
Energy NL says Prime Minister Receptive to Concerns of Offshore
The CEO of Energy NL is calling recent meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney a "turning point " for the local oil and gas industry. Charlene Johnson says she was very encouraged by the industry's c...
Dec 02, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney and CEO of Energy NL Charlene Johnson
Postville Ground Search and Rescue Locate Woman Whose Snowmachine Went Through the Ice
RCMP in Makkovik are thanking Postville Ground Search and Rescue for their help in rescuing a snowmobiler who ran into trouble when her snowmobile went through the ice. The woman was riding across Sal...
Dec 02, 2025 Salmon Pond near Postville (Google Earth)
February Sentencing Set for Man Who Pleaded Guilty to Attempted Murder
A man who tried to stab a woman to death in St. John's two years ago will have to wait until the new year before he's sentenced. Thirty-seven-year-old William Oliver was first charged in December 2023...
Dec 02, 2025 William Oliver
NDP Calling on Government to Re-Open House for Special Debate on MOU
The provincial government plans on opening the House of Assembly this winter, but the NDP are urging government to open it now for a special debate on the premier's plans for an independent review of ...
Dec 02, 2025
Drug Charges Pending After Police Chase in Holyrood
Drug-related charges are pending against a 40-year-old Colliers man after he was pulled over in Holyrood over the weekend. The RCMP attempted to pull the man over around 1 a.m. on Saturday, but say th...
Dec 02, 2025
