RCMP is warning motorists that heavy rainfall has increased hydroplaning conditions along Route 510 – the Trans-Labrador Highway – outside Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP is currently responding to a report of an overturned vehicle along Route 510. Police advise motorists to slow down, drive with caution and plan accordingly.

The RNC is investigating a suspicious death following an incident in the centre city area of St. John’s on Friday. Police say officers responded around 1:50 p.m. after receiving a request for assistance from paramedics at a residence. Upon arrival, a person was found deceased. The RNC’s Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation, which police have deemed suspicious. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details have been released.

On Thursday, Premier Tony Wakeham announced a number of senior appointments. The new appoints are effective immediately. The appointees are: Jamie Chippett is appointed as Deputy Minister of the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, and as Deputy Minister of the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, on an acting basis. John Cowan is appointed as Deputy Minister of the Department of Government Services. David Drover is confirmed as Deputy Minister of the Department

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays last night at the Rogers Centre by a score of 3 to 1. With the Dodgers taking Game 6 and evening the series, there will be a Game 7 where the winner will win the World Series. Game 7 takes place in Toronto tonight at 9:30 p.m. Newfoundland Time.