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Midnight Pursuit Ends with 29-year-old in Cuffs
A dramatic chase by police ended with a 29-year-old in custody this morning. A car was swerving all over Torbay Road at about midnight but when the RNC flashed their lights, the driver took off and th...
Oct 12, 2024
Federal Decision on Northern Cod Disregards Scientific Advice: Byrne
The provincial fisheries minister says the federal government's decision to reopen the northern cod fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador disregards the scientific advice. Byrne spoke before the Federa...
Oct 12, 2024 Photo via ParlVu
Beothuk Statue Unveiled at Confederation Building
The provincial government, along with Indigenous leadership, commemorated the culture and historical significance of the Beothuk with the unveiling of a statue and artwork at Confederation Building on...
Oct 11, 2024
Investigation Underway into Cause of Crash that Temporarily Closed Portion of Topsail Road
The RNC need the public's help in relation to a two-vehicle collision in Mount Pearl yesterday morning that forced the temporary closure of a portion of Topsail Road. The collision occurred around 7:3...
Oct 11, 2024
Arrest Warrant Issued for Man Wanted on Robbery, Assault Charges
RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a 39-year-old wanted in connection with a recent armed robbery. Police say Carlos Letemplier is wanted on charges of robbery, assault with a weapon, possession o...
Oct 11, 2024
Sports Car Seized for Stunting in Central Newfoundland
A 30-year-old man had his licence suspended and was ticketed for stunting following a flood of calls to Glovertown RCMP about a sportscar being driven recklessly in Gambo and Dover. The detachment rec...
Oct 11, 2024
Deer Lake Drug Bust Nets Cocaine and Pills, 46-year-old Facing Drug Trafficking Charge
A 46-year-old man from Deer Lake is facing a drug trafficking charge after police seized a quantity of cocaine and pills from a home in the town this week. Police searched the home, which is on Middle...
Oct 11, 2024
Firefighters Who Saved Woman from Burning Building Recognized for Heroic Efforts
The Rotary Club of St. John's managed to bestow accolades on two firefighters yesterday for their courageous acts. But as in past years, it wasn't easy in an occupation where those attributes are in t...
Oct 11, 2024 From left, firefighter Dale Pittman, Capt. A.J. St. Croix and firefighter Richard Hynes. (VOCM News)
Federal Court Hearings Begin in FFAW's Attempt to Block Offshore Draggers from Accessing Northern Cod Stocks
The FFAW's objections to Ottawa's decision to allow offshore draggers back into the cod fishery played out in Federal Court today. Government reopened the commercial cod fishery this past summer to th...
Oct 11, 2024 (File photo via FFAW)
Additional Cleaning Measures at Central Dairies Plant Proving Effective: Agropur
The parent company of Central Dairies says since some equipment in their manufacturing process was replaced and deep-cleaned, the number of complaints surrounding milk spoilage has declined. Agropur w...
Oct 11, 2024
