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FIRE UNDER INVESTIGATION IN MARYSTOWN
(July 25th) Emergency crews responded to a structure fire on Dinah's Road off Creston Boulevard  in Marystown during the early morning hours of Saturday, July 25th. At approximately 5:53 a.m., firefighters with the Marystown Volunteer Fire Department, along with personnel from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and NL Health Services, were notified by 911 Communications of a structure fire. First responders arrived to find the structure fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters
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SHOULD THIS ST. JOHN’S INTERSECTION BE REDESIGNED?
(July 25) The intersection of Allandale Road and Prince Philip Drive has remained a concern for many residents as collisions continue to occur at one of St. John’s busiest intersections. In 2025, the City of St. John’s identified the intersection as one of the city’s highest-ranking locations for both the number of collisions and injury-related crashes. Since January 31, 2025, around two dozen reported collisions involving injuries have occurred at the intersection. Several o
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THREE CHARGED FOLLOWING ILLEGAL ATLANTIC SALMON NETTING
(July 25th) According to the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Land, officers with the Resource Enforcement Division recently wrapped up two separate investigations that led to the seizure of boats, motors, gill nets and Atlantic salmon. The first investigation involved a surveillance operation carried out by officers from the Springdale, Baie Verte and Massey Drive detachments near the community of Westport. During the operation, officers observed what they believed wa
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LPN SUSPENDED AFTER SHARING PHOTO OF VULNERABLE PATIENT
(July 25th) A licensed practical nurse in Newfoundland and Labrador has been suspended for six months after found guilty of professional misconduct related to photographing a vulnerable patient and sharing the image with a colleague. The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador confirmed that Trina Noble was found guilty of professional misconduct and conduct deserving of sanction under the Licensed Practical Nurses Act, 2005. The decision followed a
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RNC OVERNIGHT REPORT - JULY 24/25
(July 25th) CALL NATURE: ASSAULT - On Friday morning (July 24th), At approximately 6:10 a.m; Officers with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC)’s Patrol Services responded to a residence in the capital city’s west-end in relation to a disturbance. Officers arrived and conducted an investigation into the matter. As a result of the investigation, a 34 yr old male was arrested for assault and was held to appear in court. CALL NATURE: BREACH OF COURT - On Friday afternoon (J
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77-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED AFTER BEING STRUCK SCHOOL BUS
(July 24th) A 77-year-old man has died following a pedestrian-vehicle collision in St. John’s Friday morning. First responders responded to the intersection of Allandale Road and Prince Philip Drive at approximately 10:30 a.m. following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. Police say the 77-year-old pedestrian succumbed to his injuries after being struck by a school bus. The driver of the school bus was not injured, remained at the scene, and is cooper
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6 YEAR OLD SUFFERS LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY IMPAIRED DRIVER
(July 24th) A 32-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a six-year-old boy was seriously injured in a vehicle-pedestrian collision in St. John’s on Thursday evening. At approximately 7:45 p.m, Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Thorburn Road and Larkhall Street following reports that a child had been struck by a vehicle. Before police arrived, the suspect vehicle fled the scene. Accident Investigation and Forensic Identification Services were called in
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TWO NEWFOUNDLAND PLAYERS INVITED TO CANADA’S U-18 TRAINING CAMP
(July 23rd) Two members of the Newfoundland Regiment have earned invitations to Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team training camp. Defenceman Quinn Norman and forward Ben Veitch will head west next week to compete for a spot on Canada’s roster for the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, which will be held in Edmonton from August 3-8. Veitch, a native of St. John’s, is coming off an impressive rookie season with the Regiment. He recorded 21 points, including 11 goals and 10 assi
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MOTORCYCLE & SUV COLLIDE IN CBS
(July 23rd) Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision in Conception Bay South on Thursday afternoon (July 23). Shortly before 2:00 p.m., first responders were called to Conception Bay Highway between Villa Nova Road and Dawsons Run, directly in front of A&W, following a collision involving an SUV and a motorcycle. When emergency crews arrived, they located the injured motorcycle rider. The rider was treated at the scene before being placed on a stretcher and transp
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AMBULANCE INVOLVED COLLISION SENDS 7 TO HOSPITAL
(July 23rd) Seven people were taken to hospital following a collision involving an ambulance and a passenger vehicle at the intersection of Kevin Parsons Highway (Torbay Bypass) and Bauline Line Thursday afternoon. According to the Torbay Volunteer Fire Department, the collision occurred at approximately 2:40 p.m. Firefighters, along with NL Health Services and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC), responded to the scene. The ambulance appeared to have been travelling we
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SEVEN SPEEDING TICKETS ISSUED DURING HIGHWAY BLITZ
(July 23rd) Clarenville RCMP handed out seven speeding tickets during an afternoon traffic enforcement initiative on the Trans-Canada Highway and surrounding areas on Wednesday, July 22. Between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., officers stopped five drivers travelling above the posted speed limit. Each driver was issued a ticket under the Highway Traffic Act and reminded of the dangers associated with excessive speed. Earlier in the afternoon, two additional drivers were also stopped
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RNC AND HIGHWAY ENFORCEMENT CONDUCT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY CHECKS
(July 23rd) The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) partnered with Highway Enforcement for a public awareness initiative aimed at increasing education and awareness surrounding commercial vehicle safety. The joint initiative took place between July 16 and July 18 as part of Operation Safe Driver, a national campaign focused on motorcycle noise, commercial vehicle safety, and licensing and equipment compliance. During the campaign, officers conducted multiple traffic safety
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$3.5 MILLION BOOST FOR ST. JOHN’S METRO BUSINESSES
(July 23rd) Nine businesses in the St. John’s metro region are set to benefit from more than $3.5 million in federal funding through a program aimed at helping companies grow and adapt to changing global trade conditions. The funding, totalling $3,565,000, was announced on July 16 by Tom Osborne on behalf of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). The investment comes through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), which supports businesses looking to moderni
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HSC ER DEPARTMENT EXPANSION OPENS IN PHASES
(July 22nd) Patients and staff at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s will soon begin accessing newly renovated spaces in the hospital’s emergency department, with the first phase of the expansion opening later this month. The Provincial Government announced today that the new ambulance bay will officially open on Monday, July 27, followed by additional patient care areas on Saturday, August 8. The upgrades are part of a major investment to modernize the province’s busie
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A NUMBER OF VEHICLE FIRES REPORTED SO FAR THIS MONTH
(July 22nd) Fire Departments across the Northeast Avalon have responded to a number of vehicle fires since the start of July, with several vehicles destroyed in incidents across the region. The first fires were reported on July 2nd in Paradise and Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s. Other incidents followed in Witless Bay, St. John’s, the Goulds, Tors Cove and nearby Bay Bulls. One of the largest incidents occurred on July 7th, when a fire on Patrick Street in downtown St. John’s des
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SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH ST. JOHN’S TOWER FIRES
(July 22nd) The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with two intentionally set fires involving communication towers in St. John’s. The RNC and St. John’s Regional Fire Department responded to several suspicious fires across the city this week, prompting an investigation into the incidents. Shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday, July 20, officers responded to a fire at a communication tower on Nagle’s Place. The following day, on July 21
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“RECORD IT & REPORT IT” WHEN WITNESSING CRIME OR SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
(July 22nd) The RCMP is reminding residents across Newfoundland and Labrador that reporting suspicious activity directly to police is an important step in keeping communities safe. Police say members of the public play a key role in helping officers investigate crimes, but they can only investigate incidents that are reported through the proper channels. The RCMP says posting information about a crime or suspicious activity on social media is not the same as making an officia
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$531,000 FOR FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IN WESTERN NEWFOUNDLAND
(July 22nd) The Provincial Government has announced more than $531,000 in funding to support fire protection vehicles and equipment for several volunteer fire departments across Newfoundland and Labrador. Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Pleaman Forsey announced the investment, which is aimed at strengthening emergency response capabilities and improving fire protection services in communities on the province’s west coast. The funding includes: - $444,349 for a new
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MUN NAMES DR. ANDRÉ MCDONALD AS NEW VICE-PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
(July 22nd) Memorial University has announced the appointment of Dr. André McDonald as its new vice-president (research and innovation) following a comprehensive international search. Dr. McDonald, an accomplished researcher and academic leader, will begin his new role on October 19, 2026. As vice-president (research and innovation), McDonald will focus on advancing research excellence across all disciplines at Memorial, strengthening the connection between discovery and real
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MOUNT PEARL COLLISION RESULTS IN NO INJURIES
(July 22nd) A two-vehicle collision caused some traffic delays in Mount Pearl on Wednesday morning after the vehicles collided at the intersection of Old Placentia Road and Richard Nolan Drive. At around 9:45 a.m. on July 22th, emergency crews responded to reports of a collision at the busy intersection. Firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department arrived to find both vehicles in the intersection, each having sustained moderate to extensive damage as a result of
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