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Bay Roberts RCMP Warns of Needle Found in Candy at Trunk or Treat Event
For the second time this week, an advisory has been put out asking children to be cautious in consuming candy from a trunk or treat event. This time, the incident relates back to a trunk or treat at a...
Oct 27, 2024 (Photo courtesy RCMP)
Man Charged with Impaired Driving After July Rollover on Pitts Memorial
RNC have charged a 32-year-old man with impaired driving after a vehicle left Pitts Memorial back in July and rolled over. Police were called to the scene in the eastbound lane of the highway at aroun...
Oct 26, 2024
'Prolific Offender' Arrested in Deer Lake
A man the RCMP call a "prolific offender" has been arrested and charged by Deer Lake RCMP in connection with a list of new offences. Thirty-six-year-old Archibald Billard was arrested after being chas...
Oct 26, 2024
Charge Laid in Sexual Assault Case
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a reported sexual assault involving a 14-year-old girl. RNC were contacted on Thursday about an incident that occurred the previous d...
Oct 26, 2024
Torngat Mountains MHA Criticizes Lack of Action on High Airfare Costs in Labrador
The MHA for Torngat Mountains says she can't understand why basic access to affordable travel for the people of Labrador is still being discussed without meaningful solutions. That's as residents fund...
Oct 26, 2024 Lela Evans speaking with reporters in the House of Assembly (VOCM News)
RNC Seeks Public Assistance in Investigating Suspicious Vehicle Fire in Goulds
The RNC is seeking the public's help in its investigation into a suspicious vehicle fire in Goulds. Police were called around 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday and arrived to find two vehicles, parked on a commer...
Oct 26, 2024
Speeders Caught Driving 129 km/h on Topsail Road
Two teenagers who decided to treat Topsail Road like a speedway are without their vehicles this morning. RNC clocked two cars flying at speeds up to 129 km/h last night in the 50 km/h zone. The 19-yea...
Oct 26, 2024
Heavy Rainfall Causes Road Closures and Hazards Across Newfoundland
Multiple roads through the province are gripping the aftermath of rainfall that washed out roadways. A major artery ahead of Clarenville is closed due to what NL 511 calls "flooding/culvert washout," ...
Oct 26, 2024
Temporary Mandatory Masking Resumes Next Week in Hospitals, Health Centres and Long-term Care
NL Health Services is re-introducing masking in all clinical areas of hospitals and health care facilities effective next week. The health authority is bringing in the temporary measure in response to...
Oct 26, 2024
Heavy Rain Causes Flooding at North Harbour; RCMP Monitoring Road Conditions
Clarenville RCMP are warning of flooding on the Burin Peninsula Highway at North Harbour. The river has breached the roadway to a depth of at least six inches, a significant hazard for traffic. RCMP s...
Oct 25, 2024
