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Driver and Passenger Arrested After East End Traffic Stop
Reports to the RNC late last night of a possible impaired driver on Torbay Road in St. John's turned out to be spot on. Officers found a car, parked but still running, with two people inside including...
Oct 15, 2024
John Howard Society Warns of Severe Overcrowding in Provincial Correctional Facilities
The John Howard Society says the province's correctional facilities are "bursting at the seams". Executive Director Cindy Murphy says the Labrador Correctional Facility was closed for asbestos abateme...
Oct 14, 2024
Provincial Government Launches First European Bond
The provincial government has placed its first bond on the European Market. This is the province's first transaction with the London Stock Exchange since its European Borrowing Program was announced l...
Oct 14, 2024
Avalon Holographics Secures Provincial Funding to Advance 3D Holographic Display Technology
St. John's-based Avalon Holographics has been given a boost by the province to help pioneer an advanced 3D holographic display. NOVAC allows a group of people to view the same holographic display with...
Oct 14, 2024
Tourism Season for Cape St. Mary's and Mistaken to Close This Week
The summer tourism season is winding down with the closure of a couple of world-class destinations. Visitor services at the Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve and the Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve...
Oct 14, 2024 Via Chris Mitchelmore on Facebook
Protesters Demand Better Supports for HMP Inmates
Protesters outside Her Majesty's Penitentiary say they want the province to improve conditions inside the walls of the facility. Demonstrators took to the site this afternoon, saying the conditions in...
Oct 14, 2024
Suspected Thief Arrested After Returning to Scene During Police Investigation
A man who was suspected of committing theft, mischief and uttering threats against a person in Paradise that he knew made it easy for police. RNC arrived at the residence just before 11:00 last night ...
Oct 14, 2024
Bell Island's Legionnaire Out of Service After Striking Wharf
The Legionnaire has been taken out of service after striking the wharf early Sunday afternoon while docking at Bell Island. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure says the boat sustained ...
Oct 14, 2024 (File photo.)
Deadline Looms for Labrador Freight Delivery
The deadline for guaranteed delivery of freight bound for the north coast of Labrador and Black Tickle is just one month away. Labrador Marine says all freight must be delivered to the dock at Goose B...
Oct 14, 2024
Woman Charged Following Two Disturbances in One Day
A woman is in the lockup after being accused of causing not one, but two scenes yesterday afternoon and last night. RNC officers first went to the centre city area at about lunchtime after somebody ut...
Oct 14, 2024
