A chilly and wet night ahead for some
Overnight, we will see showers on the Avalon Peninsula and the South Coast with about 2 mm anticipated. Cloudy skies will prevail over central sections, and cloudy periods are in store for the West Coast. Across Labrador, expect cloudy periods and cold overnight lows.
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Prolific offender arrested after vehicle theft, flight from police
A man no stranger to the justice system is once again behind bars. Both the RCMP and the RNC are investigating after Jesse Lewis was arrested on Monday evening. Lewis, who was the subject of an active police warrant, was taken into custody after he was located in a stolen vehicle in Conception Harbour. On Monday, police received a report that a sport utility vehicle had been stolen from a parking lot in Avondale. Officers identified Lewis from the surveillance footage and eng
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RCMP conducting training scenario today in Foxtrap Access and Pasture Land Road area
The RCMP will be conducting a training exercise in the Foxtrap Access and Pasture Land Road area today between 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Residents in the area will see an increased police presence during this time, including the RCMP Emergency Response Team, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Tactical Response Unit, Police Dogs Services, drones and police vehicles. RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador is asking the public to avoid the area during this training scenario.
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Deer Lake RCMP seeking public’s assistance with investigation into stolen off-road vehicle
The RCMP in Deer Lake is looking for witnesses and information from the public after a red side-by-side vehicle was stolen and driven into the water near Bottomless Pond on Friday. On Friday afternoon, police responded to a report of a stolen off-road vehicle in the Bottomless Pond area. The vehicle was a red 2025 Polaris Ranger side-by-side, and was stolen from a moose hunter earlier in the day. The next day, with the assistance of Deer Lake Ground Search and Rescue, the sid
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St. John's releases feedback on Rennie’s River, Central and Mundy Pond Neighbourhoods
The City of St. John’s has released public feedback on the development of plans for the Rennie’s River, Central and Mundy Pond neighbourhoods. In the Rennie’s River area, there was an emphasis on protecting and enhancing green spaces and trails. Participants highlighted pedestrian accessibility and crossings as areas for improvement. Feedback also noted that the impacts of the housing and affordability crisis are being felt in Rennie’s River. This is affecting people and prov
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