The backhoe was found on a dirt road off St. Thomas Line and was stolen from a business earlier that night.
Police in St. John’s found something early this morning. RNC say just before 3:20am they got a call about a backhoe swerving all over the road in Paradise. The backhoe was found on a dirt road off St. Thomas Line and was stolen from a business earlier that night. Police have charged a 33-year-old man with mischief and breaches of court orders.
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Tragic news this week
Premier Tony Wakeham, , on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, extends heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of two fish harvesters, who lost their life in a tragic incident off Harbour Round on the Baie Verte Peninsula.
NL'S most active community
Stephenville has been named Newfoundland and Labrador’s Most Active Community in the 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge
Funding to support the purchase of a fire protection vehicle and fire equipment in Pasadena
Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wednesday announced over $531,000 in funding to support the purchase of a fire protection vehicle and fire equipment.
Mountain Isle Day Park
The Day featured music including a new song written by Roxanne Abbott titled “Our Town” in celebration of the park’s opening, as well as a waterslide and a free BBQ. Mayor Erica Humber Shears hosted the opening.
St.Anthony RCMP seizes vehicle from unlicenced, uninsured, and impaired driver
Shortly after 6 pm on July 20, RCMP officers conducting patrols in the East Street area of St.Anthony stopped a vehicle with an expired registration.
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