The RNC arrested a 23-year-old woman Saturday afternoon in connection with an earlier investigation involving an assault and attempted theft at a local business. Officers were conducting patrols in the area of Livingstone Street around 3:50 p.m. on September 19 when they observed the woman exiting a vehicle. According to police, the woman was wanted in connection with an investigation dating back to September 9, when she allegedly assaulted a security guard while attempting t

The Newfoundland Regiment defeated the Saint John Sea Dogs 4-2 in their latest game. The Regiment opened the scoring in the first period, taking a 1-0 lead into the intermission. The Saint John Sea Dogs answered in the second period, tying the game 1-1 heading into the final frame. Newfoundland took control in the third period, scoring three times to pull away for the 4-2 victory. Saint John added one goal in the final period. The Regiment finished the game with 23 shots on g

The provincial government has awarded a $645,400 contract to WSP Canada Inc. to study traffic conditions along major transportation routes on the Northeast Avalon. The two-phase study will examine Pitts Memorial Drive (Route 2), portions of the Trans-Canada Highway and the existing Cloverleaf Overpass interchange. The first phase will assess traffic conditions from Peacekeeper’s Way and Manuels Access Road through Conception Bay South, along Pitts Memorial Drive to the CNR Vi

At about 1:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon, the RNC responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a transport truck and a sedan on the Trans-Canada Highway near Logger School Road. The passenger of the sedan, a 62-year-old female from Ontario, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both drivers were assessed by paramedics on scene for non-life-threatening injuries. Collision Reconstructionists are seeking any witnesses or video footage from the area in the lead-up to

The provincial government is moving ahead with planning for the future of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, issuing a request for proposals for a multidisciplinary consulting team to assess the hospital and examine options for expansion. The assessment will look at the current condition of the hospital buildings and determine what upgrades may be required to extend the facility’s useful life. The work will include a detailed facility condition assessment, accessibility review, envi