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SERIOUS SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT; ONE PERSON SENT TO HOSPITAL
(April 11th) - At approximately 12:00 a.m. on April 11, Bay of Islands Search and Rescue (BOISAR) was dispatched by NL Health Services and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) to a serious snowmobile accident about 16 kilometres in on Logger School Road, west of Corner Brook. Fifteen search and rescue members responded, setting up a staging area along the Trans-Canada Highway before travelling into the area by snowmobile. Once on scene, crews provided first aid and secur
7 hours ago
MULTIPLE BRUSH FIRES REPORTED ACROSS AVALON PENINSULA
(Apr 10) - Several fire departments responded to separate brush fires across the Avalon Peninsula today, prompting a reminder for residents to use caution with outdoor burning. At approximately 3:00 p.m., the Upper Island Cove Volunteer Fire Department was called to a brush fire on Jones Road in Bishop’s Cove. Upon arrival, crews discovered the fire had already spread into nearby trees. With assistance from the Spaniard’s Bay Fire Department, Harbour Grace Fire Brigade, Fores
7 hours ago
Freshii locations on Topsail Road and White Rose Drive closed amid bankruptcy proceedings
(April 10) - Two Freshii locations in the St. John’s area have closed, with notices posted at both the Topsail Road and White Rose Drive restaurants indicating the business is now in bankruptcy proceedings. The notices, posted by Janes & Noseworthy, state that MSPD Food NL Inc., trading as Freshii, is in bankruptcy and that the property and assets of the company are now under the possession of the Licensed Insolvency Trustee under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. At the sam
7 hours ago
NEW TOOL LAUNCHED TO HELP COMMUNITIES PREPARE FOR FLOODING
(Apr 10) - The provincial government has launched a new online tool aimed at helping communities across Newfoundland and Labrador better prepare for climate-related flooding. Announced by Chris Tibbs, the cost-benefit analysis tool is designed to help municipalities assess flood risks, estimate potential infrastructure damage, and evaluate the cost of protective measures such as seawalls, road upgrades, and building improvements. The free platform was developed through a $545
7 hours ago
CONSTRUCTION WORK ON ROACHES LINE
(Apr 10) - Construction crews will begin work to the Roaches Line area on Monday, April 13, with traffic control measures expected to remain in place until August 31, 2026. Drivers should be aware of the following impacts during this period: • Exit 31 from the eastbound Trans-Canada Highway to Route 70/75 northbound (Roaches Line) will be closed. Motorists will be detoured via Brigus Junction using posted signage. • Vehicles exiting Mahers Cabin Access Road will not be allo
7 hours ago
SHOOTING IN GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR LEADS TO FIRST-DEGREE MURDER CHARGE
RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador’s Major Crimes Unit (MCU) has charged 52-year-old Ivan Loder with first degree murder, after police responded to a report of a shooting in Grand Falls-Windsor early Friday morning. At approximately 4:45 a.m. on April 10, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responded to a call for assistance at a residence on Crescent Heights. The call prompted a public advisory, requesting that motorists and nearby residents avoid the area while police investigated. Upon t
7 hours ago
HIT & RUN COLLISION; NO INJURIES
(April 10th) - Emergency crews responded to a hit-and-run collision in St. John’s during the early morning hours of Friday, April 10. At approximately 2:00 a.m., firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD), along with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) and NL Health Services (NLHS), were called to Foxtrap Access Road between the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) and Incinerator Road. Upon arrival, responders located a sedan that had sustained extensive f
7 hours ago
ARREST MADE FOLLOWING DISTURBANCE
(April 10th) Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on April 8, police were called to a home on Middle Path in Nain in response to altercation in progress. When officers arrived, they removed one man from home at the request of the residents. Police also learned that the man, 40-year-old Amos Suarak, was in violation of a curfew imposed by the courts in relation to a previous matter. He was arrested without incident and charged with one count of failure to comply with a release order. Suar
7 hours ago
ONE PERSON IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING POLICE OPERATION
(April 10th) ~ 3:10 p.m; RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador advises that the police operation in the area of Salmonier Line and Vineline Road has concluded, with one person taken into custody. Residents and motorists can expect an ongoing police presence in the area as the investigation continues. Thank you for your cooperation. EARLIER REPORT: ~ 2:35 p.m; As the police investigation continues in the area, residents are asked to limit travel along Salmonier Line (Route 90), and t
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NL FUEL PRICING UPDATE
(Apr 10, 2026) - An interruption formula adjustment has been forecast for petroleum pricing in Newfoundland and Labrador. Expected changes effective Saturday, Apr 11: • Gasoline: Decrease of 0.51 cents/litre • Diesel: Increase of 3.78 cents/litre • Propane: No change • Furnace Oil: Increase of 3.29 cents/litre UPDATED PRICES FOR CAPITAL CITY (Base Zone) Effective Saturday, Apr 11: • Gasoline: 190.74 cents/litre • Diesel: 228.88 cents/litre • Propane: 113.6 cents/litre
18 hours ago
RNC SEIZES PILLS, ILLICIT CIGARETTES AND WEAPON DURING DRUG TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION
(April 10th) - The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has seized pills and illegal cigarettes in St. John’s. As part of a drug trafficking investigation by the Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit (WDEU) with assistance from Operational Patrol Services, officers arrested two people in the Brookfield Road area shortly after 8 a.m. yesterday (April 9). Officers located and seized from a vehicle: - OxyContin - Percocet - Ritalin - Methylphenidate - Zopiclone - 50 cartons (500 pa
18 hours ago
POLICE OPERATION - SALMONIER LINE
(April 10th) ~ 3:10 p.m; RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador advises that the police operation in the area of Salmonier Line and Vineline Road has concluded, with one person taken into custody. Residents and motorists can expect an ongoing police presence in the area as the investigation continues. ~ 2:35 p.m; As the police investigation continues in the area, residents are asked to limit travel along Salmonier Line (Route 90), and to report any suspicious persons or activity to p
18 hours ago
ONE DECEASED, ONE IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING INCIDENT IN GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR
An increased police presence in the Crescent Heights area of Grand Falls-Windsor earlier this morning has now been confirmed to have resulted in the death of one individual and the arrest of another. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on April 10, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP advised the public of a heavy police presence in the area as officers responded to an ongoing investigation. Residents and motorists were asked to avoid the area while police carried out their work. In an update iss
18 hours ago
FIREARM STOLEN AFTER BREAK-IN AT RABBITTOWN HOME
(April 10th) - The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is requesting the public’s help in a break-and-enter investigation in St. John’s where a firearm was stolen. Sometime between 11 p.m. April 7 and 9 a.m. April 8, someone gained access to a home in the Rabbittown area and left with a firearm that had been stored in a gun cabinet. The firearm, which is believed to be inoperable, is described as a Winchester 75, 22 caliber single shot rifle. The investigation is ongoing an
18 hours ago
REPORTED ARMED ROBBERY INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY
(April 10th) - The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) are actively investigating a reported armed robbery at a business on Blackmarsh Road in the area of Cashin Avenue earlier this morning (April 10th) Officers responded to the call at approximately 7:30 a.m. and remain in the area as the investigation continues. Details surrounding the incident have not been released. At this time, police stated that it does not appear that any arrests have been made; however police say m
18 hours ago
PROJECT BADMINTON LEADS TO ANOTHER GUILTY PLEA AS RCMP DISRUPT ORGANIZED CRIME NETWORK
RCMP Federal Policing – Eastern Region welcomes the conviction and sentencing of Erik Mello in relation to Project Badminton, a 30-month investigation that significantly disrupted a criminal organization responsible for drug and human trafficking in the province. In August 2023, drug related charges were announced against Mello, then 25 years old. On March 26, 2026, Mello pled guilty to possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine) in St. John’s Provincial Court. He was
18 hours ago
ARREST WARRANT ISSUED - TRAVIS BRADY
(April 10) - Burin Peninsula RCMP continues to ask for the public’s assistance locating 38-year-old Travis Matthew Brady, who is the subject of an unendorsed arrest warrant and continues to actively evade police. Brady is wanted in relation to multiple sex related Criminal Code charges including: - Sexual assault (x6), - Sexual interference (x5) - Sexual exploitation (x5) - Invitation to sexual touching (x3) A photo of Brady is attached. Police advise that its possible Brady
18 hours ago
MUNDY POND SWAN RELOCATED TO NOVA SCOTIA
(April 9th) - The City of St. John’s is advising residents and visitors that Harry, the well-known mute swan from Mundy Pond, has been permanently relocated to Hope for Wildlife, a wildlife rehabilitation and education centre in Nova Scotia. Harry had been a long-time resident of the Mundy Pond area and was cared for over the years by City Public Works staff, with support from Humane Services. After losing his nesting partner several years ago, the swan had been living alone.
18 hours ago
ARREST WARRANT ISSUED - EVAN STARES
(April 9th) ~ 7:45 p.m; The Gander RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance locating 44-year-old Evan Stares, who is the subject of an active arrest warrant. Police believe Stares may be in the Grand Falls-Windsor area. Stares is wanted in relation to Criminal Code charges of mischief under $5,000 and failure to comply with a probation order. A photo of Stares is attached. Police advise that his hair is likely longer than pictured. Anyone with information about his current
18 hours ago
Torbay Firefighters Celebrates 52 Years of Service
Today marks the 52nd anniversary of the Torbay Volunteer Fire Department, a milestone that reflects decades of dedication, growth, and community service. The department was founded on April 9, 1974, after a group of concerned citizens came together in response to a devastating house fire in the community. That moment sparked the creation of what would become a vital emergency service for the region. In its early days, the department operated with limited resources, relying on
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