At around 1:00 a.m. this morning, the RNC conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the west end of St. John’s. A 15-year-old male was arrested for impaired driving. The male was later released from police custody to his parents with a future court date for impaired driving, driving over 80 mg% and breach of probation. He was also ticketed for driving without a license. The vehicle was impounded.

Fuel prices decreased across Newfoundland and Labrador following the latest adjustment by the Public Utilities Board. The Board said all types of gasoline motor fuel decreased by up to 0.8 cents per litre. Diesel motor fuel on the Island decreased by up to 3.0 cents per litre, while diesel motor fuel in western Labrador decreased by 2.5 cents per litre. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island decreased by 2.57 cents per litre. Stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador decreas

The RNC are urging the public to drive safely this long weekend. Drivers are reminded to reduce speeds, drive according to the road conditions, and leave a safe distance between vehicles. For those using off-road vehicles, riders are encouraged to enjoy doing so responsibly by wearing helmets, avoiding unfamiliar terrain, and checking road conditions in advance. Remember, riders under 16 years of age must be supervised. The RNC have been conducting traffic checkpoints through

This weekend is the unofficial start to the camping season, and as we know in Newfoundland and Labrador, the weather for the Victoria Day Weekend is not usually summer-like. Saturday Rainy and unsettled weather is expected across much of Newfoundland on Saturday, with widespread showers, fog, and breezy conditions. Eastern and central regions, including the Avalon Peninsula, Clarenville, Gander, and Grand Falls-Windsor, can expect periods of rain with rainfall amounts between

Voters in the Town of Victoria elected seven new councillors during the municipal election held on May 14. In total, 837 ballots were cast out of 1,409 eligible voters, resulting in a voter turnout of 59.4 percent. The elected councillors, listed by number of votes received, were: Sharon Penney — 564 votes Kelly Loch — 478 votes David Doran — 457 votes Wade Baldwin — 453 votes Lynette Ross (Clarke) — 425 votes Irene Stevenson — 402 votes Anneliese Snook — 375 votes Defeated c