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Police Suspect Arson Behind Destruction of Utility Trailer Near Twillingate
Twillingate RCMP are investigating the destruction of a utility trailer as a case of suspected arson. Police were called to a trailer fire in a field near Route 340 on June 22, at around 6 p.m. The tr...
Jun 26, 2020 A utility trailer was destroyed on June 22 in a case of suspected arson.
RCMP Deal Out 70 Tickets in a Day Near Butter Pot Park, Driver Clocked at 172 km/h
Four drivers lost their vehicles, and over 70 tickets were doled out in the span of a day as officers took a traffic-enforcement initiative to the Trans-Canada Highway. RCMP officers set up along the ...
Jun 26, 2020
Mount Pearl Responds to Allegations of Privacy Breach Against Steve Kent
The City of Mount Pearl has responded to allegations from Steve Kent that his privacy, and that of others, was breached by city officials. The claim is part of a lawsuit filed by the former Chief Admi...
Jun 26, 2020
Police Investigating Road Rage Incident in St. John's
The RNC is seeking CCTV or dashcam footage following an incident of apparent road rage in the capital city, Thursday night. Officers responded to a report of an assault on Columbus Drive at about 10:3...
Jun 26, 2020
Jane Crosbie Recovering Following Stroke
A venerable, and beloved Newfoundland citizen is reported to be making progress after suffering a stroke in recent weeks. Jane Crosbie, the mother of Opposition leader Ches Crosbie and the widow of th...
Jun 26, 2020
SportNL Working to Address Concerns Around Safety Guidance in Alert Level 2
SportNL says an update is expected soon on concerns raised about play in Alert Level 2. The provincial government lifted more restrictions related to COVID-19 on Thursday, meaning more sporting activi...
Jun 26, 2020
NL Nears One Month with No New Cases of COVID-19
It has been nearly a month since Newfoundland and Labrador last reported a new case of COVID-19. As of today's provincial update, the total number of cases remains at 261. Three deaths have been recor...
Jun 26, 2020
RCMP Seize Vehicle of Repeat Offender Owing $11,000 in Fines
A repeat offender owing more than $11,000 in fines will have to appear before the courts this September. On June 24, RCMP pulled over a man driving near Deer Lake as a follow-up to a public tip. The o...
Jun 26, 2020
Water Street Construction Wrapping Up as Pedestrian Mall Plans Ramp Up
Details on plans for the pedestrian mall on Water Street will be announced early in the next week even as two-way traffic is set to resume on a portion of the city's oldest road. Two-way traffic will ...
Jun 26, 2020
Empire Avenue Fire Claims Lives of Young Dogs, Occupants Uninjured
An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire that resulted in significant damage to a home in the centre city area, displacing two people, and claiming the lives of some pets. Emergency crews...
Jun 26, 2020
