A driver near Rocky Harbour was clocked doing nearly 170 km/h in a 90 km/h zone.
Rocky Harbour RCMP were called out to a report of an excessive speeder on July 7th. Police say the driver was traveling at 169 km/h on Route 430, in a 90 km/h zone. Cpl Jolene Garland says high speeds put everyone at risk and drivers could also face criminal charges. In this case, the driver was ticketed and received a license suspension. The car was seized and impounded.
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Two men arrested Friday after police find cocaine, pills, and cash during a traffic stop on Route 430
RCMP say 56-year-old Scott Lavers was driving and doing 113 km/hr in a 90 zone.
Trans Canada Highway is open now near the Bay d'Espoir turnoff
Emergency crews were on the scene due to a motor vehicle collision.
Nominations close tonight to fill the vacant seat in Benoits Cove ward for Qalipu First Nation
There are 2200 members living in 20 communities that make up the ward. Electoral Officer Berty Leamon says candidates need 2 signatures, must be 18 and live in the ward.
More electric products, or E-waste, now being accepted at the Wildcove landfill
They can now take e-bikes, scooters, electronic toys and games, as well as ipads and e-books.
Government points to insurance claims for road negligence as trucks haul away the MSC Baltic III
Any claim would consider the road’s pre-existing condition and cover only the repairs required to restore it to that state.
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