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Two Men Wanted by RCMP Taken into Custody
RCMP have a man from Labrador and one from the island who were on their wanted list in custody. Forty-three year-old Paul Abia Obed of Nain was wanted on charges of sexual assault, sexual interference...
May 09, 2026
Funding Announced to Replace Port de Grave Wharf
The wharf at Ship Cove in Port de Grave is getting a major facelift. Nearly $1-billion was allocated in the spring economic update for the federal government's Small Craft Harbours program over the ne...
May 09, 2026 (Submitted)
RNC Confirm More Charges Anticipated After Violent Cowan Heights Attack
RNC say more charges are anticipated after three teens - one of whom is only 13 years old - were arrested and charged in connection with a violent attack in Cowan Heights earlier this week. A 19-year-...
May 09, 2026 (Submitted photo)
Twillingate House Fire Under Investigation
RCMP are investigating the cause of a fire that extensively damaged a home in Twillingate earlier this week. The Twillingate Fire Department arrived on the scene to find smoke and flame coming from th...
May 09, 2026 (RCMP NL Tape)
RNC Make Quick Arrest Following Downtown Window Smashing
Somebody used a brick to smash a window in a residential house downtown St. John's yesterday. The incident happened at about 7:30. RNC officers took a 23-year-old woman into custody after spotting a b...
May 09, 2026 (VOCM News)
Canadiens Even Series with 5-1 Win Over Buffalo
Alex Newhook opened the scoring and then added another as Montreal defeated Buffalo 5-1 last night to knot their playoff series. The St. John's native had four shots on goal and was on the ice for ove...
May 09, 2026 (Canadiens Montreal/X)
Woman Charged After Violent George Street Incident
A woman is in the lockup after a violent incident at an establishment on George Street. The RNC were called to the downtown area around one o'clock this morning where they located an employee who had ...
May 09, 2026 (via RNC).
PUB Adjusts Fuel Prices; Next Review Tuesday
The Public Utilities Board jumped in and changed fuel prices last night but only marginally. The next time they will realign the price schedule will be Tuesday. Oil was up 61 cents yesterday, now at U...
May 09, 2026
'Moving Dirt with No Iron in it Don't Pay the Bills' Lab City Mayor Weighs in on IOC Operations
The Mayor of Labrador City says despite a relatively strong market, IOC is currently bogged down with "moving dirt with no iron in it." Jordan Brown was responding to word that IOC has had to cut back...
May 08, 2026
Nain RCMP Seek Man Wanted on Sex-Related Charges
RCMP in Nain are seeking the public's assistance in locating a man wanted on sexual assault charges. Forty-three-year old Paul Abia Obed is wanted on charges of sexual assault, sexual interference and...
May 08, 2026 Paul Abia Obed (RCMP)
