Labrador City, NL – March 31, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has arrested two men in connection with a break-and-enter incident in Labrador City over the weekend. On Saturday, March 29, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the RNC responded to a report of a break-in on Churchill Street. Upon arrival, officers determined that two […]
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The 2025 Canada Summer Games are set to take place in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, from August 8 to 25, 2025. This will mark the second time St. John’s has hosted the Games, the first being in 1977. The Games bring together thousands of young athletes from across the country to compete at the
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A heated showdown between the Newfoundland Rogues and the Windsor Express turned into a full-blown brawl last night at Mary Brown’s Centre, with players from both teams exchanging punches in a chaotic scene that spilled into the courtside seats. What started as routine trash talk quickly escalated, leading to a bench-clearing melee. Video footage circulating
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The RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador is warning residents about a scam currently circulating on Facebook, where fraudsters create fake missing persons posts to gain access to personal information. How the Scam Works These deceptive posts are frequently shared in local buy-and-sell Facebook groups, claiming that a child or a police officer is missing in
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St. John’s, NL — A 26-year-old man was arrested following a disturbance on Beothuk Street late yesterday, which led to a brief foot chase and significant property damage. Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to reports of a disturbance and arrived to find a man fleeing the scene despite apparent injuries. Officers pursued and apprehended him
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St. John’s, NL – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC), in collaboration with Memorial University’s School of Pharmacy, is hosting a community pill drop to help residents safely dispose of unused or expired medications. The event will take place on Friday, March 28, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at RNC Headquarters, 1 Fort Townshend, St.
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This Saturday morning, March 29, 2025, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across Newfoundland and Labrador. This celestial event occurs when the Moon partially covers the Sun, creating a dramatic crescent shape in the sky. With 85–86% of the Sun obscured at peak coverage, this will be one of the most significant eclipses visible
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Motorists traveling along Route 60 should prepare for temporary speed reductions and traffic control measures as bridge rehabilitation work begins on the Topsail River Bridge on Monday, March 31. The work will take place just west of the former Woodstock Public House, heading toward Topsail Beach. Drivers are advised to reduce their speed to 30
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is alerting the public to the presence of a highly potent synthetic opioid, Protonitazine, which has surfaced in the illicit drug market. This warning follows a toxicology report related to a recent sudden death on the Northeast Avalon, confirming the presence of the synthetic opioid. Authorities report that Protonitazine is
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Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture As part of ongoing efforts to protect forest infrastructure during the spring thaw, several forest access roads in the Central Newfoundland region will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic starting Wednesday, March 26, until further notice. The affected areas include Point Leamington, Botwood, Lewisporte, Glenwood, Birchy Bay, Gander Bay, Gambo, and
