On Monday afternoon, the RNC responded to a report of an intoxicated male jumping out into traffic on Bay Bulls Road, attempting to get cars to stop.Police arrived and located the 22-year-old male, wh...

Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation released its financial and operational results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025-26. The corporation reported net earnings for the quarter of $56.3 million, a decrease of $3.7 million, or 6.2 percent, compared with Q2 of fiscal year 2024-25. The reason for the decrease is due to reduced gross profit on beverage alcohol sales, partly due to the removal of higher-margin U.S. products, combined with a decline in beer commission revenue. NLC...

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Firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department were called to Pitts Memorial Drive just east of the Ruth Avenue overpass at around 6:45 p.m. on Monday for reports of a single-vehicle rollover. When firefighters arrived on scene, a single vehicle had landed on its roof in the median. The driver, who was reportedly the lone occupant of the vehicle, suffered a head injury as a result of the crash. It is unclear if the person was transported to the hospital. As firefighters treated the...

It will be pleasant but cold today across Newfoundland and Labrador. A mix of sun and cloud is expected. Temperatures will reach from minus 9 to zero on the Island and from minus 17 to minus 10 across Labrador. The weather today is not the big story; the stormy weather arrives tonight with snow, rain, and strong winds expected for the Island portion of the province. Avalon Peninsula: Snow begins overnight. On Wednesday, snow will change to rain with ice pellets in the afternoon. About 10 to...

Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel announced last week that nearly six million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan. There are currently more than 27,000 oral health providers participating in the program by offering a wide range of services such as cleanings, fillings and dentures, representing close to 100 percent of active providers in Canada. Michel said, “Thanks to the CDCP, Canadians are now receiving the preventive care they need, and this program is...

RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador is currently conducting a police operation in the area of the Trans Canada Highway and Crooked Lake Road. Residents and travelers in the area will see a heavy police presence, including our Emergency Response Team. Police do not believe there is an immediate risk to public safety, but are asking those in the area to report any suspicious activity or persons by calling 9-1-1. For police and public safety, please refrain from sharing information or photos of...

The rain will come to an end later this evening. Overnight, temperatures will drop substantially across the Island. Lows from minus 10 to plus 2 are expected. With the rain we saw today and falling temperatures, beware of icy roads and sidewalks. It will be a cold night across Labrador with lows dropping to minus 24 to minus 11. There is a chance of flurries in Happy Valley-Goose Bay A look ahead There is a storm on the way from Tuesday night to Wednesday night. Models indicate widespread...

Those whose primary residence was damaged or destroyed by the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfires can receive help from the Canadian Red Cross. The organization is providing support for repair and reconstruction. This support is available to homeowners, tenants, or those who live in a community-owned home. Eligible homeowners may be able to receive financial assistance to help with costs related to housing repair and reconstruction, including professional services, expenses related to...

Curling trials wrapped up in Halifax on Sunday. Team Brad Jacobs, from Calgary, Alberta, has earned gold in the men's and Team Rachel Homan, from Ottawa, Ontario, took gold for the women's. Brad Gushue, winner of the 2024 Montana's Brier, lost on Wednesday to Brad Jacobs. The winners of the men's and women's events will represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is reminding online shoppers to think before you click this holiday season to ensure you score a deal and not a scam. Fraudsters are creating fake websites, posting too good to be true deals, and sending convincing emails and texts designed to steal personal or financial information. To shop safely this season, buy only from trusted websites and check for authenticity. Type the retailer's address yourself rather than clicking on links. Be suspicious of...

RNC officers on patrol observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Sunday evening on a residential street in the centre city of St. John’s. The officer engaged in a pursuit where the vehicle failed to stop. The officer later located the vehicle and driver. The driver was taken to the City Lockup to appear in court to answer to charges of flight from police and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. The driver also received summary offence tickets for no insurance and expired...

It will be a wet start to the week across the province. Today, we are looking at rain for all of Newfoundland, except on the Northern Peninsula, where rain and snow are expected. Winds will also increase this afternoon. Rainfall amounts of 5 to 15 mm are expected, except on the southwest coast, where amounts will be higher. Highs will range from 4 to 10 across the Island. Snow is expected for central Labrador with 5 cm expected. Elsewhere, light snow is in the forecast with about 2 cm...

On January 1, Corner Brook will begin to roll out a new automated garbage collection service. The new automated bins are tamper-proof and emptied directly into trucks, preventing litter on streets. They will be provided free to residents. Only bins provided by the city will be collected, as they are designed to work with automated garbage trucks. The bin remains owned by the city and registered to each specific unit. The bin remains registered to each unit regardless of owner/tenant. Once the...

Firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department responded to reports of a traffic accident at the intersection of Blackmarsh Road and Columbus Drive just after 6:15 p.m. on Sunday. When crews arrived both vehicles had sustained significant damage. One vehicle coming to a stop after colliding with a traffic light pole near Domino's Pizza. One person was assessed by Newfoundland Health Service Paramedics and later released. Traffic in the area was slowed as emergency personnel worked...

Clarenville RCMP along with paramedics with Newfoundland Health Services and volunteer firefighters with Northern Bight and Clarenville Fire Departments were dispatched to reports of a single-vehicle role-over just east of Route 204 on the Trans Canada Highway at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Sunday. A male the lone occupant of the SUV was ejected landing approximately 50 feet in a wooded area. Good samaritans stopped to render aid to the conscious person until emergency services could arrive on...

The RCMP in C armanville is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Julia Chaulk. She was last seen in Gander on Thursday, at approximately 2:30 a.m. at the Tim Hortons on the Trans-Canada Highway. She was wearing black leggings and a black and pink jacket. Chaulk is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall with brown hair and green eyes. Anyone with information about her current location to contact Carmanville RCMP as soon as possible at 709-534-2686.

Christmas is a time for traditions, but few traditions are as strange as putting a dead or fake tree up in your house and decorating it. Where did this tradition come from? Where did the Christmas Tree tradition begin? The Christmas tree has roots that stretch back centuries, beginning in the forests and villages of Germany. Long before Christmas was widely celebrated, early European communities used evergreen branches during winter festivals, seeing them as symbols of life and resilience...

An RNC officer investigating an unrelated matter at a Mount Pearl business on Saturday afternoon ended up arresting a man in a separate incident. Around 2:20 p.m., a member was on scene when a 54-year-old man allegedly attempted to steal a shopping cart full of merchandise. The officer quickly intervened and apprehended the suspect. The man is charged with one count of theft.

A 22-year-old man was arrested Friday afternoon after fleeing from police during a call in Flatrock, according to the RNC. Police were called to a residence around 1:40 p.m. on Saturday in search of a wanted individual. When officers arrived, the man reportedly ran from the home and evaded police. The RNC’s K9 Unit was brought in, and Police Dog Mackey tracked the suspect to a wooded area nearby. He was taken into custody without further incident. The man was arrested on an outstanding...

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services Provincial Medical Imaging Program has earned national accreditation for every medical imaging location across the province. This province is now the first province in Canada to achieve this national benchmark. Dr. Marc Elliott, clinical chief of medical imaging for NL Health Services. “This achievement is a testament to the skill and dedication of our medical imaging teams. With this accreditation, patients can be confident that whether they receive...