A Quebec man is facing several charges after an alleged bomb threat prompted an evacuation at Wabush Airport Sunday night. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says officers responded to the airport around 8 p.m. after a man was removed from an aircraft. The airport was then evacuated and searched. Police say the threat was determined to be unfounded. As a result of the investigation, 30-year-old Sylvestre Brian Essimeu St-Onge Vollant has been charged with public mischief, ut

A 30-year-old man faces multiple charges after police responded to a reported disturbance early Monday morning in the Foran Street area. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to a 911 call at about 2:21 a.m. Aug. 31. Police were told a man known to the family had arrived at the residence and was believed to be under the influence of drugs. He allegedly kicked in the door. Officers located the man at the scene and attempted to arrest him. Police say he resisted arrest

The Bank of Canada is set to announce its latest decision on the country’s key interest rate Wednesday morning. The announcement is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. Newfoundland Time on Sept. 2. The central bank will release its decision on the target for the overnight rate. The interest rate decision will be closely watched by homeowners, borrowers, businesses and investors as the central bank weighs economic conditions and inflation. The Bank of Canada’s overnight rate influences b

Canada Drive will be closed between Renews Street and Cowan Avenue from Monday, Aug. 31 to Friday, Sept. 4 to allow for construction of a shared-use path and related road rehabilitation. A detour will be in place using Renews Street, Trinity Street and Cowan Avenue. Local traffic will continue to have access to the area, including residents and employees of Cowan Heights Elementary. Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route and avoid the area where possible. Drivers

A 29-year-old man is facing an impaired driving charge following a single-vehicle rollover on Topsail Road late Sunday night. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to the crash, just west of Commonwealth Avenue, at about 10:55 p.m. on Aug. 30. The sole occupant of the vehicle was located at the scene and was believed to be impaired by drugs. The man was taken to hospital, where a blood kit was completed. He was charged with impaired driving and ticketed for driving wi