On Aug. 14, 2025, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Operational Patrol Services responded to a shooting at a commercial area of Ropewalk Lane where officers located a 40-year-old man with gunshot wounds. Throughout the day, police received reports of erratic driving and hit-and-run collisions involving a pick-up truck that matched the description of that seen fleeing the scene of the shooting. Investigators identified Dylan Walsh as the driver of the vehicle and he and a co-accused were...

While snow will transition to flurries for central and eastern areas with about 2 cm expected, 5 to 15 cm of snow is forecast on the Great Northern Peninsula tonight. Lows from minus 3 to 0 are expected. Tonight, southeastern Labrador and the Churchill Falls area could receive 10 to 15 cm of snow. 2 to 4 cm is expected elsewhere. Lows tonight will range from minus 21 to 0.

One eastbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway near the Rod and Gun Club (Holyrood area) is currently closed to allow for the recovery of vehicles off the roadway. While the TCH remains passable, all drivers are asked to use an abundance of caution in the area. A reminder that the Move Over Law requires you to slow down and move over for emergency response vehicles. Road conditions across parts of Newfoundland are poor this morning due to snow and ice.

PHOTO: Town of Bay Roberts Residents across the Conception Bay North (CBN) region will soon have access to 24-hour police services following a commitment by the provincial government to increase RCMP resources in the area. The announcement was made during a meeting hosted by Bay Roberts Mayor Geoff Seymour, chair of the CBN Joint Council, on Feb. 10. The meeting brought together representatives from RCMP Provincial Command, Justice Minister Helen Conway-Ottenheimer, MHA Pam Parsons, MHA Riley...

A 35-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly assaulting a police officer at an emergency shelter in St. John’s. According to police, the incident occurred around 8:55 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2026, an officer was at the shelter conducting an unrelated investigation. Shelter staff approached the officer and reported that a woman was causing disturbances and refusing to leave the premises. They requested a police presence while speaking with her. Police say that as staff and the...

Snow is expected across Newfoundland today, except on the Avalon Peninsula, where a rain and snow mix is expected. Snowfall amounts will generally be in the 2 to 5 cm range except for the Green Bay and White Bay area, where 5 to 10 cm is possible. Highs across the Island will range from plus 1 to plus 3. In Labrador, snow is also expected with most areas picking up 2 to 4 centimetres. Highs will range from minus 15 to plus 1.

School closures and delays for all schools in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Wildlife officials with the provincial Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands will be conducting caribou surveys in parts of central and eastern Newfoundland over the coming weeks. The surveys will involve the use of low-level flying aircraft in several areas, including the Cape Shore, the southeast Avalon Peninsula with a focus on the Avalon Wilderness Reserve, the Burin Peninsula and the Gander region. As part of the monitoring program, some caribou will be temporarily marked with...

A 57-year-old Carbonear woman was charged with impaired driving following a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday night, RCMP said. Harbour Grace RCMP responded to a report of a crash on Powell Drive shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 10. Police located the female driver at the scene, where she was not injured. Officers said the driver showed signs of impairment and failed a roadside breath test. She was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the RCMP detachment, where she provided...

Bay St. George RCMP is investigating a break, enter and theft from a gas station in Stephenville during the early morning hours of February 9, 2026. At approximately 4:17 a.m. on Monday, Bay St. George RCMP responded to a break and enter at the Bargain Center gas bar on Carolina Avenue in Stephenville. Video surveillance from the incident shows three masked suspects using an item and their feet to smash the front glass window of the store to gain entry. Once inside the suspects caused further...

An area of low pressure will move across the Island portion of the province tonight. Snowfall amounts for most areas will be fairly light, with only about 2 cm expected; higher amounts are expected on Thursday. Lows from minus 3 to 0 are anticipated. Snow is expected tonight along coastal and central Labrador. Snowfall amounts of 2 cm are expected. Cloudy periods are expected for western areas. Lows will range from minus 25 to minus 4.

The Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador is raising concerns about Memorial University’s decision to suspend the three-year accelerated option of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, questioning how the move aligns with the province’s ongoing nursing shortage and access to health care. Union president Yvette Coffey said any reduction in pathways into the nursing profession should be carefully scrutinized, particularly as hospitals and community health services across the...

The City of St. John’s is launching a new educational toolkit and a series of information sessions aimed at helping seniors and older adults recognize, prevent and report financial fraud. The initiative, supported by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program, includes a comprehensive resource designed to raise awareness of financial abuse, scams and fraud that commonly affect older people. “Financial scams can have a serious impact on seniors’ independence, confidence and...

The RCMP were called to a confirmed active shooter incident at the Tumber Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia on Tuesday. As a result of the incident, nine people were killed, and 25 others were injured. In the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, police found six victims; another succumbed to their injuries on the way to the hospital. Two more people were found dead inside a residence. The suspect is believed to have taken their own life. Tumbler has a population of 2,399.

It looks like we will see some snow and rain over the Avalon Peninsula today. In central areas, some snow is expected with up to 2 cm expected. Sunny breaks are expected along the south and west coast. Highs today will range from minus 1 to plus 2. Up to 5 cm of snow is expected today for the Nain area. There will be a chance of flurries elsewhere across Labrador with temperatures ranging from minus 17 to minus 4.

Today, the RCMP's Emergency Response Team will be conducting explosives training in Paradise between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and on Thursday, February 12, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Training will take place near the former City Sand and Gravel facility, off Topsail Road. During this time, residents in the area may see an increased presence of RCMP vehicles and officers, including officers in tactical gear. Those living or working in the area, or travelling on the Outer Ring Road near the...

There is a chance of flurries tonight across most of the Island portion of the province, with lows ranging from minus 3 to 0. In Labrador, expect a chance of flurries for coastal and central sections. It will be clear in Western areas. Lows from minus 25 to minus 4 are expected.

Four drivers were arrested for impaired operation during RCMP traffic stops in Hopedale, Spaniard’s Bay, Port au Port and Gander over the weekend. On Saturday, February 7 at approximately 5:47 p.m., Hopedale RCMP received a call about a man operating a snowmobile while impaired. Officers located the snowmobile and the driver, a 56-year-old man at a nearby residence, and observed signs of impairment by alcohol. The operator was arrested and transported to the local detachment where he provided...

The provincial government says the 2025 Jeux du Canada Games delivered significant economic benefits to Newfoundland and Labrador, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity and leaving a lasting legacy for the province. Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Minister Andrea Barbour said the Games produced a strong return on investment, citing findings from Sport Tourism Canada’s STEAMPRO economic impact assessment. The report attributes the impact to visitor spending,...

On a national scale, influenza activity continued to decrease this past week. Indicators of RSV activity were either increasing or stable and indicators of COVID-19 activity were decreasing or stable. Between November and January, the Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network estimates that the risk of medically-attended influenza A(H3N2) illness was reduced by 40% among vaccinated relative to unvaccinated individuals. In this province, the percentage of tests positive for severe...

File Photo: Newfound News/Leona Rockwood The Newfoundland Drag Awards are set to return in 2026, recognizing drag artists from across Newfoundland and Labrador for excellence, creativity and community impact. The annual, community-driven event celebrates performers at all stages of their careers, with award categories including Most Authentic Drag Artist, New and Emerging Drag Artist, the Drag is Art Award and others. Nominations are free and open to the public, with self-nominations...