The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has launched a new online reporting system aimed at reducing pressure on emergency phone lines and improving access to police services for non-emergency incidents. The new portal allows residents to submit reports online when an immediate police response is not required. Users are guided through a series of steps to complete and submit a police report. Incidents that can be reported through the system include lost property, thefts under $5,

A 36-year-old man is facing multiple weapons-related charges following an incident involving a taxi driver in St. John’s late Tuesday night. The RNC responded to a report of a weapons offence in the area of University Avenue at approximately 10 p.m. on June 9. Police received information that several men had exited a taxi without paying their fare and that one of the individuals had allegedly produced an edged weapon during the incident. Officers located the group a short dis

A 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges after an incident at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s on Tuesday morning. An RNC officer on patrol in the area at approximately 9:40 a.m. on June 9 observed security guards pursuing a man on hospital property. Police and security personnel were able to catch up with and detain the suspect. According to police, officers learned the man had allegedly been going through parked vehicles around the hospital grounds. The suspect

We can expect a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers across Newfoundland today, and it will be cooler for most areas, with highs only reaching between 10 and 20. Western areas of Labrador may also see showers today. Central and coastal regions will see a mix of sun and cloud. Highs will range between 6 and 21.

Gas has increased by 1.3 cents per litre today. The cost of diesel on the Island also went up by 0.9 cents, while diesel in western Labrador dropped by 0.1 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island increased by 0.77 cents, and stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador decreased by 0.35 cents. The next price adjustment is on Thursday, June 11.