There will be a trail closure on the Shared-Use Path in Kelly’s Brook Park near Hoyles Avenue until Friday, November 21. The closure is to facilitate the construction of new accessible washrooms at Kelly’s Brook Park. Periodic lane reductions on Hoyles Road will also be required to allow for the tie-in of services.

There were no serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash in the Avalon Mall parking garage on Saturday night. Firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department responded to the Avalon Mall parking garage just before 11:30 p.m. on Saturday night for reports of a vehicle fire. When firefighters arrived on scene a single-vehicle had collided into one of the entranceway of the Avalon Mall on the third floor of the parking garage. Security guards who were working in the Avalon Mall...

The RCMP have charged 20-year-old Mitchell Goulding in relation to a hit and run that caused significant injuries to a pedestrian in September of this year. On September 2, RCMP responded to a collision between an off-road vehicle and a pedestrian on Northside Road in Holyrood. The operator of a trail bike struck a pedestrian, resulting in significant injuries, and failed to remain at the scene. After a public appeal by Holyrood RCMP, 20-year-old Mitchell James Goulding of Holyrood identified...

On November 15, 2025, at approximately 3:45 PM, officers from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a report from a business on Freshwater Road. Staff members identified a 39-year-old man who was under conditions to stay away from the premises. Upon arrival, officers located the man and arrested him for breaching his probation. The accused was conveyed to the St. John’s city lockup and held for court.

On November 15, 2025, at approximately 3:50 PM, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) officers noticed a 27-year-old female walking in the middle of Lemarchant Road. Recognizing that the individual was wanted in connection to an incident from October 2025, officers promptly took action. The female was arrested on multiple charges, including making threats, theft, and breaching her release order. Following the arrest, she was taken to the St. John’s city lock...

RCMP is investigating the theft of a trailer and portable saw-mill, which occurred on Main Street in Stephenville Crossing early yesterday morning. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person responsible and locating the stolen property. Bay St. George RCMP received a report of a stolen trailer and portable saw-mill today, which was believed to be taken at approximately 5:00 a.m. Friday morning. The saw-mill is a blue Range-Road RR5022 on a black trailer. Bay St....

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A recent assessment of 3Ps cod showed that the species remains in the Critical Zone and has not achieved the growth predicted. The FFAW claimed that the assessment validates their decade-long concerns regarding overly optimistic stock estimates and offshore draggers impacting spawning aggregations. The union is calling for reforming management by revisiting the rebuilding plan and adjusting survey timing to track observed shifts in cod distribution.

On Friday, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador granted a judicial recount for the electoral district of Topsail-Paradise, arising from the October 14 Provincial General Election. The recount will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, at the Supreme Court in St. John’s. The judge will certify the results to the Returning Officer of the electoral district of Topsail-Paradise, who will then declare the candidate with the greatest number of votes to be elected. Results will...

The RNC has made an arrest following three armed robberies in St. John’s. On Tuesday, around 9:00 p.m., officers responded to an armed robbery at a convenience store on Main Road in Goulds, where a suspect presented a weapon and demanded cash from an employee. The man responsible was located nearby and arrested. Officers were able to link the accused, Aaron Green, to two prior armed robberies in the same area. The first was on October 1 at a nearby service station, and the other November 6 at...

A 36-year-old man was ticketed by Mary’s Harbour RCMP for excessive speeding Thursday, after an officer observed the vehicle going 57km/hr over the posted speed limit. It was the latest in a series of suspensions related to excessive speed on Route 510 ­— at least four other drivers have lost their licences over the past month for traveling 50 km/hr or more over the limit. On November 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m, police observed a vehicle traveling 137km/hr along Route 510, between the communities...

Minister of Housing and Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being Joedy Wall has announced the recipients of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation’s 2025 Scholarships for tenants pursuing post-secondary studies. Every year, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation awards scholarships to both high school graduates and mature students who are pursuing a post-secondary education. This year, there are 11 recipients, including five youth scholarship recipients and six adult...

It was a busy night for the Canadian teams in the NHL with six teams in action. Kings beat Maple Leafs 4-3 Senators beat Bruins 5-3 Stars decimated the Canadiens 7-0 Panthers doubled up on Capitals 6-3 Red Wings beat Ducks 6-3 Flames won against the Sharks 2-0 Islanders edged out the Golden Knights 4-3 Kraken beat the Jets 5-3 There are four games on the schedule today. Penguins vs. Predators Canucks vs. Hurricanes Flyers vs. Blues Islanders vs. Mammoth

The City of St. John's is seeking one public member to join the St. John’s Transportation Commission. The position will be a two-year term commencing January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2027. Experience in the areas of accessibility/inclusion, finance, marketing, and knowledge of the public transit industry would be an asset. The St. John’s Transportation Commission is a wholly owned subsidiary of the City of St. John’s responsible for the operation of Metrobus. Interested individuals...

On Monday, Premier Tony Wakeham will host New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers at the 46th annual conference. Wakeham will be joined by co-chair Vermont Governor Phil Scott, along with New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt, Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz, Nova Scotia Minister of Growth and Development Colton LeBlanc, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy Christine Fréchette, Massachusetts Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources Elizabeth Mahony,...

Just before midnight last night, the RNC were called to a disturbance at an establishment on George Street in St. John's. Police discovered that two patrons were causing issues, and when staff members tried to intervene, an altercation ensued. One staff member had injuries that required medical attention. Two men were arrested. A 29-year-old male was charged with assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. A 24-year-old male was charged with assault with a weapon.

Rain will end this morning across eastern and central areas before picking up later this afternoon as yet another low moves through. Along the west coast, it will be a similar story with rain or snow ending this afternoon and picking up again tonight. Temperatures between 4 and 7 are expected. There is a chance of flurries today across Labrador, except in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area, where 2 cm of snow is expected. Highs will range from minus 6 to 0.

The Public Utilities Board has set maximum prices for petroleum products in all areas of the province except where maximum price adjustments have been suspended. Gas barely moved, going up 0.1 cents per litre. Diesel went up by 3.7 cents on the Island and 3.6 cents in western Labrador. Furnace oil went up by 3.15 cents, and stove oil on the Island is up by the same amount. Propane heating fuel decreased slightly by 0.1 cents per litre. The changes to maximum prices reflect recent changes in...

The FFAW is expressing their concern following reports that the MSC Baltic III has sustained further structural damage and deterioration due to repeated severe weather events near Cedar Cove, close to Lark Harbour on the west coast of the province. Over the past week, waves and strong winds have caused the bow and stern of the vessel to move independently, worsening an existing buckle in the hull that was first damaged when the ship ran aground in February. The Canadian Coast Guard,...

The RCMP in Bay Roberts is asking for the public's help in hopes of tracking down the rightful owner of an electric scooter found in the Water Street area on Thursday morning. This morning, an individual attended the front counter of the Bay Roberts RCMP detachment to hand over high-value property items found lying along the shoulder of Water Street in Bay Roberts. The person had found a newer model electric scooter, along with a helmet. At this time, police have not received any related...