One of three people charged with murdering a Spaniard’s Bay man last fall and burning his body is back behind bars. Shortly after 2:00 a.m., the RNC were called to a complaint of property damage in… The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is urging caution on the T’railway near Maccles… This week is International Compost Awareness Week. The theme this year is Sustainable Communities Begin… Residents on Water Street in Bay Roberts undoubtedly noticed increased police presence on March 1 and had questions The RCMP were there after it received a report of what was suspected to be human remains on a residential property in that area of town police determined what they found were not remains of any kind and that the report was unfounded Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page The British Virgin Islands is an explorer's dream with more than 60 isles and cays to discover Expert-backed tips and a step-by-step breakdown to ward off these pests We tried it: Filtrete Smart Tower and the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Bay Roberts RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to a vehicle stolen from Bay Roberts in the overnight hours of Monday was stolen from a residential property in the Water Street area Anyone with any information about this crime the identity of the person(s) responsible or the current location of the vehicle is asked to contact Bay Roberts RCMP at 709-786-2118 the RNC were called to a complaint of property damage in… Forestry and Agriculture is urging caution on the T’railway near Maccles… This week is International Compost Awareness Week The theme this year is Sustainable Communities Begin… has been charged with aggravated assault by RCMP NL following a disturbance in Bay Roberts that occurred on March 27 A news release notes that at approximately 4:30 p.m Bay Roberts RCMP received the report of a stabbing that occurred on a residential property in the town A man was transported to Carbonear General Hospital for treatment of injuries Officers from Bay Roberts and Harbour Grace detachments responded who initially refused to leave the residence for police eventually exited the home and was arrested without further incident RCMP NL’s East District General Investigation Section obtained a warrant to search the property and items were seized to support charges laid March 28 to face charges of aggravated assault and breach of probation The victim is recovering from injuries sustained This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 7 months agoDuration 1:50Human remains found inside burning vehicle in Bay Roberts: RCMP7 months agoNewsDuration 1:50A dramatic scene on Monday morning saw a pickup truck engulfed in flames, and police now say there were human remains inside the vehicle. The CBC's Terry Roberts explains the situation around what police are calling a suspicious death. 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At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, police received the report of a stabbing that occurred on a residential property in Bay Roberts.  A man was transported to Carbonear General Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained.  The suspect, Coombs, who initially refused to exit the residence for police, eventually exited the home and was arrested without further incident. He was held in police custody overnight. Last evening, a search was conducted with items seized in support of the charges laid. The victim is recovering from injuries sustained. The investigation is continuing. 7 months agoDuration 1:01Harbour Grace mayor, ‘shocked’ at Bay Roberts’ suspicious death, notes similarities to 2023 incident7 months agoNewsDuration 1:01Harbour Grace Mayor Don Coombs says a body discovered in a truck engulfed in flames in Bay Roberts is eerily similar to the death of Adam Mercer in 2023. Coombs tells the CBC’s Terry Roberts people are on edge and more police are needed for both towns. The RCMP will hold a news conference Monday on a recent suspicious death in Bay Roberts. That’s after three people were arrested in Harbour Grace Saturday night. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports. The Honda Civic that police had been searching for due to a possible association to an ongoing homicide investigation has been located. Police had been looking to locate a 2012 brownish-grey 4-door Honda Civic. On the morning of the murder, the Honda Civic was present on the parking lot of Tim Horton’s and Needs Convenience on L.T. Stick Drive in Bay Roberts. 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Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband Ward passed away suddenly at the age of 56 on January 20th 2025 He leaves behind to cherish the memories of a life beautifully lived sisters-in-law; Pam (Justin) and Sherry (Walter) Ward grew up in Bay Roberts beating around on his dirt bike between ballgames and hockey practices Little else mattered in those younger days as those were the places he felt most alive Guarded by the love of his 2 sisters and parents – he was invincible You needed only to be in his presence for a moment It was that confidence that future teammates would come to depend on and a girl he coached in fastpitch ball one summer 40 years ago (who he was consistently exasperated with for performing backflips out in left field) would someday down the road His university days were spent at Field Hall where he met a group of guys to share in his zest for winning who were all to ready for any adventures they cooked up Many of them would become lifelong friends and one in particular (Sean Dowden) would eventually stand at his wedding as his best man Ward graduated with a degree in History & English and his love of history would stay with him his entire life Ward never much liked rules and that didn’t change as the years passed by The surest way to get him to do something was to tell him he wasn’t allowed He was a fierce defender on and off the ice a formidable adversary on the mound or at the plate and often the life of the party if he got hold of a microphone at the bar after the game Ward has played with many ball and hockey teams over the years and many of his teammates were as close as family if Ward was on your team – he had your back he bumped into that backflipping girl from the ballfield –  all grown up She told him a joke about a ‘wide mouth frog’ and when he left get a beer she told her friend . “well he’s not coming back after that!” but he did come back . There was never any doubt for either of them and in less than a year they were married But to leave it at that that would be to dismiss 30 years of adventure the lows and all the moments in between that helped to build a beautiful life A life that included a home in Torbay and 3 beautiful children He was a respected Town Councilor in Torbay who truly wanted to make a difference and he did His moral compass was strong and sure when making decisions in that position and he took so much pride in that role It goes without saying that Wards achievements and accolades in the sporting world are extensive But as much as Hockey and Fast Pitch were his passion his children were his pride and joy – his world  They carry so much of him with them- the very best of him We had a lot of living left to do and The Big 5 will never be the same You gave your all – and although there were chapters still left to be written your story is one for the ages and is etched in the memories of all of those who knew and loved you You live on within your children and they will carry you forward with them This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ward’s passing Condolences thoughts and prayers to Karen and the whole family It was many years ago when I met both Karen and Ward from my own fastball days Ward had a love and a passion for the game that I’m sure he also carried with him in many aspects of his life larger than life and big smile are just a few memories I will always carry of Ward I never heard anything but a friendly word from Ward we were saddened to hear of Ward’s passing Thinking of you during this difficult time Very sorry to hear of Ward’s passing I have a lot of great memories of the old softball days in Bay Roberts playing with him My thoughts and prayers go out to the families Condolences to the Gosse and Brown families Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time And I am so sorry that you have lost so much with Ward’s passing I want to offer our sincere condolences to Ward’s beautiful family We were absolutely speechless by the display of memorabilia set up at the legion today in Ward’s memory: what finer testament to a man’s accomplishments leadership and love of life than what we saw here today I happened to be walking by the room full of people today when Wade’s youngest daughter was bravely giving her speech You could hear a pin drop: she was talking about the wonderful 15 years she had with him but that they weren’t enough She mentioned how her dad talked about the thousands of people we all meet in a lifetime: but he had the privilege of meeting so many more God bless you all; we were so happy to be a part of Ward’s Celebration of Life Sending Wards family our condolences and prayers I’ve known Ward for many years and played hockey from time to time with him and against him He was a true competitor and on the other hand a true gentleman One thing I can guarantee you is that his name will be in many conversations for many years to come but felt I did from reading Karen’s Facebook posts about him and their wonderful family Sam and Makay and all who knew & loved Ward I was deeply saddened to hear about Ward’s sudden passing and a sports legend whose impact will live on One of my favourite memories of him is from when he was a young coach bravely taking on the challenge of wrangling a group of teenage girls—thank goodness for his sense of humour We learned so much from him—about softball he learned a little about patience and how to deal with frustration He had a remarkable way of bringing out the best in all of us My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him and dedication that will live on in the lives he touched To the Gosse & Brown families… sending our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time Please know that you’re all in our thoughts & prayers Janet & family Deepest condolences to you all thinking of you at this difficult time Dave & Myra our sincere sympathy over Ward’s sudden and unbelievable passing May all the special memories you treasure of Ward help you through this very difficult time My sympathy to the family on Ward’s passing Sincere condolences to Karen and the Gosse family from high school classes together as well as in residence at university, He was always carefree and outgoing and was truly loved by friends and teammates As a minor softball coach out of Placentia in the 1970.s no path to a provincial title could be taken it seems without having to get pass the formidable pitching arm and heavy bat of Ward He was a natural athlete and fierce competitor We made the mistake one year of not picking Ward up for the Peewee Eastern Canadians being hosted in Brook Cove The host team seized the opportunity and took him Ward bet us 1-0 by pitching a gem of a game I joked with him over the years that my overlooking him gave him the motivation that launched him on his Softball Hall of Fame journey Truly one of the finest softball players to ever step on a diamond in our province May he rest in peace and find a game in heaven I am sorry to hear about Ward’s passing and sending condolences to his family and friends I was fortunate to get to know him through hockey over the years where we played against each other We are so sorry to hear of Ward’s passing Our sincere condolences to his family and friends I am very sorry to hear of Ward’s sudden passing and my sincere condolences to Ward’s family and friends We grew up competing against each other on the ice and I always remember he was a tough opponent to play against but a great friend off the ice I remember you as a beautiful teenager when we were living in Bay Roberts I am sorry to hear of Ward’s untimely death I pray that the love and concern of your family and many friends will help you get through this difficult time We are saddened and so very sorry to hear of Ward’s passing Lots of good memories playing ball with him and always enjoyed following him and was very proud of his accomplishments I played ball hockey with Ward many years ago at MUN Cherish the wonderful memories and stories you all have at this difficult time.- And May the final words of the obituary stay with you for the difficult weeks and months – you’ve got it from here Like so many I was shocked and saddened by Ward’s sudden passing I met Ward on our first day of Kindergarten when we were both 5 years old starting school at Amalgamated Elementary in Bay Roberts – and we quickly became the best of friends Most of the adventures Karen mentioned Ward had growing up in Bay Roberts – playing minor hockey in the winter softball in the summer and driving around on our dirt bikes – included me We were fixtures in each other’s lives and fixtures in each other’s homes I was lucky enough to spend countless hours with Ward growing up I had my first slice of Pizza at Ward’s parent’s kitchen table – I was a picky eater and refused to try pizza until I lost a bet to Ward and he made me try it Ward gave me my first compact disc one year for Christmas – the Beach Boys I would have sleep overs at Ward’s home and I would be kept up by the Gosse’s dog Dusty Ward was oblivious to Dusty and didn’t seem to notice We spent much of our spare time together growing up and I knew that if I was not up in time on a Saturday morning to play street hockey on Cable Avenue or go out on our dirt bikes (our usual dirt bike posse included myself and Scott Crosbie) Ward simply walked into our house came upstairs to my bedroom and dragged me out of bed – and no one at my home thought anything of it My last contact with Ward was an exchange we had over email when I wished him happy birthday last May We had planned to get together as we had not seen each other in a good while we both have busy lives and that meeting never happened and now it never will I had the privilege of meeting him on a sleepover at our home in Deer Lake Our condolences to all of the family and close friends Sincere Condolences on Ward’s sudden passing My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time We are so deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved son and brother His light touched so many lives and his memory will continue to shine No parent should ever have to experience the pain of losing a child we hope you find strength in the love and support surrounding you all I grew up watching him on the field playing with my Dad He has this energy that drew you in and made you feel like he truly cared about you they are the rare group of friends that have stayed in touch all of these years Makay and Samuel please accept our sincere condolences on Ward’s sudden passing Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time Very sorry to learn the sad news about the passing away of dear Ward. I remember him very fondly as my student of Science at Ascension Collegiate Ward was always full of life with a beautiful smile on his face He was very kind to all his fellow students and teachers. We pray to God to give peace to the departed soul and to give strength to Mr & Mrs Grosse Even though I didn’t know Ward as an adult I certainly knew about him Michele was one of my best friends and my heart goes out to her Lewis was one of my high school teachers and had an impact on my life Condolences to Ward’s family and friends I enjoyed our chats I had with Ward in the hockey rinks over the years Gosse and extended Family:So sorry to hear of Wards passing may you find some comfort knowing others are thinking of you during this sad time God Bless ❤️🙏 I am shocked and saddened to hear of Ward’s passing He and my brother Bo spent many hours together tearing around Bay Roberts on their dirt bikes More than once they would ditch their bikes and come running into the house because the cops were on their tails he was a great kid and from what I read grew into a wonderful man Sending my sincere condolences to his family and friends Sincere condolences to all of Ward’s family and friends We are so sorry to hear the news of his passing You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Deepest condolences to all of Ward’s family and friends Feild Hall was especially memorable in those days and Ward was one of the leading characters with a great spirit for life It was great to reconnect over social media and see his passion for his family as well We are so very sorry to hear of Ward’s untimely passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time & saddened,.Played against Ward in high school in several sports..Fierce competitor but it was all left on the court,ice or field after the game.,beside his talent this was one of the great things I remember..Coupa years younger then most of the boys at the time & even as a rival he would always notice & acknowledge everyone else’s’ accomplishments..My sincere condolences to his wife,children & family.May you all take comfort in the memories I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Ward’s sudden passing May you all take comfort in the beautiful family memories created together throughout the years You have my heartfelt condolences and prayers during this very difficult time Even though I hadn’t seen Ward in many years I took pride in hearing about the many accomplishments of a fellow local athlete I understand the zest and passion he had for sport and life it is with profound sadness I am sending this condolence to you your children and all of yours and Ward’s family and friends My heart is breaking for you all as you face this unconscionable loss of your husband May you find the love and support in the beautiful memories you and Ward made together as a couple and as a family He will certainly live on in your children and in your hearts Cassidy and Makay and your entire families Thoughts and prayers and much love as you maneuver through this very difficult time Ward was a class act and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him Sending condolences to Ward’s family from across the miles The mid-late 1980’s were wonderful years at Feild Hall As we made our perennial championship runs at Memorial’s intramural titles When Ward was in PEI several years ago for Softball Nationals we reconnected and reminisced a bit about those good old days You’ve left us all with great memories to cherish Wardo and will be keeping you and your family close in our hearts during this difficult time and in the days to come The Gosse ,the Dawe and Brown Familys our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one Ward may he rest in peace..Fraser ,Lillian and Nancy Badcock Karen and family I am so sorry for your loss I was so saddened to hear of Ward’s passing I will always remember him as someone who always had time for you and never a negative comment From my first day in the office at One Percent he always had a welcoming smile and words of encouragement Sending all our thoughts and prayers to Karen and family He was always so very welcoming and greeted us at the rescue with smile each and everytime You could see his love for his family from a mile away whether it was spending time with Karen or off to proudly watch one of the kids games A real friend at the ballpark and a gentleman off of it We were both shocked and saddened to hear of Ward’s passing to say the least it was not something that I am sure anyone expected considering Ward’s fitness and age know our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God bless 🙏 I was so shocked to hear of Ward passing my thought and prayers are with you Karen Cassidy Makay andSamuel and the Gosse Family and the Brown FamilyGod Bless you all I send my deepest sympathies to you and your whole family during this devastating time this is beautiful as any obituary could ever be We are thinking you and your children at a time of unspeakable shock and sadness Ward will certainly be missed and remembered by all who knew him Our heartfelt condolences go to your entire Gosse and Brown families Ward represented the best attributes of his parents and siblings demonstrating strong leadership qualities in all aspects of his life May God give you strength as you get through this great loss It is with heart felt sorrow that I offer my condolences to Karen and her children and all the Gosse Family I have known the girls their whole lives and his parents for over 60 years My love and sorrow run deep for all of you during this very difficult time So sorry and shocked to hear about Wards passing My condolences to Karen and their children My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time McKay and Samuel so sorry to hear of Ward’s sudden passing our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time Gosse and of course Karen and his beloved children…I am so sorry Heartfelt condolences to Karen and children on the so very sad passing of Ward I knew him in his capacity as Town Councillor and he was always a gentleman I can’t imagine how you must be feeling Sending you much love and strength as you navigate this very difficult time Wards siblings and families we are heartbroken for your tremendous loss Condolences to Karen and her Children on the loss of her husband and their Father … I met Ward a couple of times he was a very nice guy for sure ! In the brief time I got to know Ward I had the upmost pleasure in working with him professionally and getting to know him personally colleagues and teammates at this difficult time knowledgeable staff are at your service 24 hours a day by simply calling 709-722-2730 If you are calling concerning a recent death you may be asked to provide the following information concerning the deceased: Additionally, you will be asked to provide the following information about yourself including your name, telephone number, address, and your relationship to the deceased. If you would like to access helpful support materials, please visit our extensive "Help And Support" section. has been charged with firearm-related offences after he allegedly discharged a firearm outside of a gas station in Bay Roberts in the early morning of Thursday The RCMP received a report shortly before 1:30 a.m Thursday that a man armed with a long gun entered the gas station spoke to the clerk and then exited the store He then fired off two rounds from the firearm on the parking lot of the business A short time later Peddle was located in the described truck on Veteran’s Memorial Highway He was provided commands to exit the vehicle while officers had firearms drawn out at the ready Peddle was taken into custody without further incident A firearm and ammunition were located and seized on charges of discharging a firearm while being reckless; careless use of a firearm; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; and unsafe storage of a firearm John’s Junior Hockey League'A great news story for junior hockey for minor hockey and for female hockey in general,' says coach A piece of junior hockey history is taking place in the St Bay Roberts goaltender Cassi Slade will be the backup for the Moorfrost CBN Junior Stars when they travel to the D.F John’s for a matchup with the The Bigs Avalon Junior Celtics Slade is filling in on the bench for the Stars after one of their regular goaltenders was unavailable for the contest the Stars would turn to the Tri Pen Osprey of the provincial under-18 Major AAA circuit to fill the void but they have a game playing the East Coast Blizzard tonight in Harbour Grace That left the Stars and head coach Nick Saunders to look to one of their affiliated minor hockey associations in Bay Roberts and Harbour Grace for help As the technical director for the Bay Arena Minor Hockey Association in Bay Roberts Saunders is very familiar with the talent at that level Not only is she a member of the Bay Arena’s under-18 Rep 1 team but she’s a goaltender with the Tri Pen AAA Ice in the provincial under-18 female league as well as with the Ascension Collegiate girls hockey team She previously played with the North York Storm in the Ontario West Hockey Association not only as the head coach of the CBN Stars but as technical director for Bay Arena I was very familiar with Cassi over the last few weeks and her various tryouts in AAA female and the Bay Arena under-18 team,” said Saunders I felt she would be the next in line there.” Saunders reached out to Slade and her parents both of whom were excited to have the opportunity to join the team for one evening The move serves as an indication for where female hockey is in the province and the players being produced ever had the opportunity to coach (female hockey) but often evaluated many teams and seeing the growth that’s happening not only across our province but the nation … I think it’s a great news story for junior hockey for minor hockey and for female hockey in general,” said Saunders Top picks for what to watch this month in Canada When the new minor hockey season arrived at the Bay Arena in Bay Roberts it was time for Corey Bradbury to keep a family tradition going His youngest daughter Willa was ready to start minor hockey and Corey knew exactly where to find a jersey for her white and blue with their last name on the back It also happens to be 40 years old and once belonged to Corey it was the continuation of a tradition that has seen that same jersey move from her dad to her older siblings “It is kind of special to see your child put the jersey on and then to see their face when they first put on the jersey,” said Corey The jersey Willa had just hauled over her head is more a family heirloom than a piece of sports clothing had the jersey made for his son 40 years ago when he was working at the Wescals Department Store replaced by the Great Canadian Dollar Store Steve had the jersey with his last name and number ‘00’ pressed it’s a piece of Bay Roberts jersey history as it was probably the first one pressed in the town The jersey came with Corey as he moved from minor hockey in Harbour Grace to the Bay Arena in Bay Roberts “I was the first group to go to the Bay Arena and it was time to put it away for something larger His parents stored it in a box that was out of sight they dug it out when Corey’s first child Cole was starting minor hockey it passed from Cole to oldest daughter Campbell and finally to Willa “It was a great feeling when I first put the jersey on Cole four years ago,” said Corey “I was just as proud when we put it on Campbell two years ago and happy to see the smiles on Willa’s face as we used the jersey for a third and final time.” who took ownership of the jersey this year “(Willa) can’t wait to put it on,” said Corey because she sees everybody up at the stadium and can’t wait to put it on This part of the journey for the Bradbury jersey will end when Willa grows out of it and needs to get a new one Corey will move the jersey from her hockey bag and place it somewhere safe for storage “I’ll put it away now and try to keep it so maybe one day it can be passed down again for another bunch of firsts,” he said Nicholas Mercer covers sports for The Telegram A local couple who’ve gone viral on TikTok for showcasing their talent at arcade games has now bought an arcade and bowling alley of their own. The Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games began this weekend in Bay Roberts. NTV’s Amanda Mews and Kyle Brookings report. Three people have been charged in connection with a homicide in Bay Roberts last week. Stephanie Noftall, 28, and Matthew Kavanagh, 41, both of Harbour Grace, as well as Terry Cole, 34, of Carbonear, were arrested on Saturday evening by the RCMP’s Major Crime Unit. A news conference was held Monday at RCMP headquarters in St. John’s. At around 7:30 a.m. Sept. 30, police responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Country Road in Bay Roberts. After the fire was extinguished, human remains of a man were found inside. The RCMP announced the death was suspicious and continued with the investigation. In consultation with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner the human remains have been identified as a 42-year-old man from Spaniard’s Bay. Late last week, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled that the death was a homicide. As part of the ongoing investigation, on Saturday evening, the RCMP, along with the Explosive Disposal Unit, surrounded a home on Gardner Place in Harbour Grace. Residents were asked to shelter in place and the public were asked to avoid the area. At around 9 p.m., three people were arrested without further incident. Noftall, who was reported missing on Sept. 30, was among the three arrested. Noftall, Kavanagh and Cole are each charged with first-degree murder and indignity to human remains. The three remain in custody at this time and will attend court in Harbour Grace today. The investigation is continuing. Police say the crime was initiated in broad daylight with an altercation in the parking lot of Tim Horton’s and Needs Convenience on L.T. Stick Drive in Bay Roberts. Police believe there are a number of witnesses. Officers are looking to speak with anyone who may have been at this location between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Anyone who may have been in this area at this time is asked to check available surveillance footage for a blue 2021 Chevrolet Colorado truck and a 4-door 2012 brownish/grey Honda Civic car, both of which were parked on the parking lot. RCMPSpaniard's Bay man's remains were found in burnt out truck Sept — Police say three people arrested after a standoff at a residence in Harbour Grace on Saturday 5 knew the man that they’ve been charged with murdering in broad daylight and are believed to have been involved in an altercation with him in the hours before his death The RCMP believes there are people they’ve yet to speak with who witnessed the altercation which happened in the parking lot of Tim Horton’s and Needs Convenience on L.T Stick Drive in Bay Roberts sometime between 5:30 a.m Jolene Garland told reporters at a media briefing Monday investigators believe the suspects and victim travelled with each other to Country Road where his body was found in a burning Chevy Colorado truck It’s believed the man – a 42-year-old from Spaniard’s Bay whose name police are not releasing at his family’s request – was killed in a targetted attack before the truck was set on fire multiple detachments and units of the RCMP surrounded a residence on Gardner Place in Harbour Grace with the three suspects inside telling them individually through a loudspeaker they were under arrest and directing them to come out the front door with their hands up After a standoff that lasted nearly three hours the suspects – 28-year-old Stephanie Noftall and 41-year-old Matthew Kavanagh of Harbour Grace and 34-year-old Terry Cole of Carbonear – surrendered themselves to police All three have been charged with first-degree murder and committing an indignity to a human body and appeared in Harbour Grace provincial court Monday afternoon The next court appearance is scheduled for Oct The suspects and the victim are known to police Garland said; one of them is the subject of an arrest warrant Garland confirmed Noftall is the woman reported missing Sept 30 from the Trinity-Conception area whom the RCMP had issued several public appeals for information over the past week “We believed that person was missing and we were concerned for her safety and well-being,” Garland said we had a number of public tips identifying locations where she would have been we were able to determine later in the week that she had some knowledge about this incident that she was involved in the crime and it appears that she was evading police.” The three suspects and the victim knew each other describing the murder as targeted and potentially drug-related Police don’t believe at this point that there was anyone else involved “We certainly feel that there could be an element of drugs,” she said “We’re not saying that these people were involved in the drug trade but we do suspect substance abuse to be present within the individuals involved.” Police say there are no links between this murder and that of 34-year-old Adam Whalen whose body was found in a burned-out truck in a wooded area of Harbour Grace in April 2023 in which the driver of a black BMW opened fire on another car hitting it at least five times before speeding away Police found the suspect vehicle in that case burning in Makinsons later that day “These crimes have shaken a number of communities and residents of our province RCMP NL is fully engaged in these investigations and committed to solving these crimes,” Garland said RCMP Cpl. Jolene Garland gives an update on the death of a person who was found in a burnt pickup in Bay Roberts last week. pic.twitter.com/OASqvm62YX — Keith Gosse (@TelyPhotoGosse) October 7, 2024 Investigators are asking anyone who may have been in the area of the Tim Horton’s/Needs Convenience on L.T 30 to check their dash camera and CCTV footage for a blue 2021 Colorado truck as well as a 2012 four-door brownish-gray Honda Civic with a noticeably loud exhaust system The Civic’s last known plate number is JAG 565 and police feel it could be anywhere between Clarenville and St Anyone with information to assist the investigation is asked to contact RCMP NL’s Major Crime Unit at (709) 772-5433 Garland stressed police have ways to protect the identity of those who provide information if required She added that Conception Bay North residents can expect a continued police presence in the coming weeks as the investigation unfolds John's couple have upended their lives to take over a bowling alley and arcade in Bay Roberts"It blended the two things that we have been loving for a long time together" It was a love story that began in a bowling alley Both Andrew and Erica Murphy began bowling with Youth Bowl Canada (YBC) at the ages of four and five at a bowling competition in Quebec when they were 24 the pair packed everything up and drove across the country to move to St both have dreamed of owning a bowling alley “We looked at a couple of bowling alleys in town a few years ago and we decided it wasn’t the best time to dive into something like that,” added Erica But now the pair are living their dream after making the spontaneous decision a month ago to sell their home in St John’s and move themselves and their two kids to Bay Roberts to take over a bowling alley The opportunity to buy Old Mill Lanes arose after the previous owner we might think what could have happened,” said Erica It’s the same thing as when we met each other and drove across the country that all happened within a couple of weeks,” added Andrew said that one night at work she was scrolling Facebook and saw that Old Mill Lanes was for sale “We had no intentions of moving at all,” said Erica As a family that spends lots of time together But after discussing logistics and not wanting to have regrets There was another major selling point: the establishment boasted a full arcade setup built by the previous owner before the pandemic “It blended the two things that we have been loving for a long time together,” said Erica Andrew has gone viral on TikTok for his interest in arcade games He’s posted many videos of him winning iPads and Apple Watches from various claw machines It’s gotten to the point where creating content is what he does full-time but any stationary sport I am good at; I have good hand-eye coordination,” said Andrew “We started going into the arcade just for a night out So we started going in once a week just to win iPads.” Because of their success on TikTok and other social media platforms they are documenting every step of taking over the bowling alley and arcade via their social channels “Who cares if nobody watches it or if everybody watches it I think it’ll be fun to look back on someday.” the facility features six bowling lanes and various arcade games such as skeeball The establishment is open Friday through Sunday currently as they work out some kinks Old Mill Fun Centre will be open seven days a week “We’re just trying to learn the basics of what we need to be doing and all the business side of things,” said Erica They are also adjusting to their new life and home in Mackinsons They’ve met some friends already,” said Andrew “That was our biggest worry and concern was the kids When it comes to the overall establishment they are giving it a “facelift” and doing some cleaning and painting He’s also planning renovations to the lounge area and the birthday party room “Those changes are all going to be there within the next month,” said Andrew The community is excited for when they are fully up and running Looking back over the past couple of months Both say they are enjoying being away from the hustle and bustle of St If Andrew could change anything about the move I actually got my back thrown out,” he said all reports will be actioned by RCMP as high-risk situations — According to a Facebook post made by Laura Noseworthy and his friends were arrested at gunpoint by RCMP on August 1 Noseworthy’s post said the incident happened after 9 p.m after Oliver and his friends had spent the evening at McDonald’s the post read that the boys purchased two toy cap guns “(The boys) had fun pretending to shoot each other “Problems escalated when they were walking down Water Street and pointed the toy guns at cars as they played.” Noseworthy’s post said Oliver called her at 9 p.m to inform her that he was going to a friend’s house and would call her when he needed to be picked up four police officers brought her son home in handcuffs after receiving reports that men with guns were firing at them “The cops said they couldn’t tell if it was real guns or toys because people print 3D guns now to look like toys,” said Noseworthy’s post “So they went with the assumption that they were real.” Noseworthy’s post said that the RCMP set up a blockade “The RCMP all had their guns pointed at the 12-year-old boys,” said her post Officers commanded the boys over a PA system to drop their “weapons,” get on the ground questioning what was happening.” Her post added “The officers considered it resisting arrest.” officers asked who their parents were and after recognizing the parent’s names from their line of work the officers decided not to pursue charges Noseworthy’s post said the charges they could have had include resisting arrest Noseworthy was informed of the consequences and potential charges that could have been laid Her post read that an officer was visibly shaken “He almost started to cry as he was talking to us because he almost killed a kid because of a toy gun,” read her post “He said he is trained to kill if faced with a weapon and protect the public When it comes to why Noseworthy made the post it wasn’t to shame the officers but to send a warning and provide a learning opportunity for other parents “Please let your kids know what happened and explain the importance of play toys and where and when they are appropriate,” read Noseworthy’s post The post added that she is lucky to be picking rocks out of her son’s cheeks rather than attending a funeral or calling lawyers “They are lucky it went the way it did,” said her post We never thought we would be dealing with this sort of situation either.” following the incident that occurred in Bay Roberts The statement said that shortly after 9:30 p.m that Bay Roberts RCMP received a report of two individuals walking along Water Street in Bay Roberts in possession of handguns and pointing them at passing motorists From there it said that multiple officers attended the area The individuals were found to be youths in possession of toy guns police then brought them home and explained the danger of the situation media relations for RCMP confirmed that officers never pointed their guns at the two boys but said they did perform a high-risk takedown “It didn’t involve pointing firearms at people,” said Garland since the members are dealing with a high-risk situation such as somebody in possession of a firearm they would unholster their pistol and have it in their hands at a low-ready.” Garland added that this measure is to be prepared their pistols would have been out of their holsters while verbal commands were provided for the suspects to essentially comply and be taken into custody,” said Garland Garland added in the case that this was a real firearm She also confirmed that there was no roadblock on site there was an area of construction where this happened,” said Garland it looks like that maybe traffic wasn’t getting through because of construction But my understanding is they didn’t set up a roadblock.” The RCMP statement also shared information regarding two instances in Harbour Grace Harbour Grace RCMP seized a .32 calibre revolver in a separate incident and in 2023 RCMP seized several 3-D printed firearms resembling toy guns in Harbour Grace “Given the presence of firearms in the area and the threat that these weapons pose to public safety all reports involving firearms will be actioned by RCMP as high-risk situations and police will respond appropriately,” the statement said RCMP are also encouraging parents to speak to their children about the appropriate use of toy guns “not be used in a manner that would cause concern to public safety.” The following schools are closed for the morning with an update to follow on afternoon classes:Acreman ElementaryAll Hallows ElementaryAmalgamated AcademyAscension CollegiateBaccalieu CollegiateBay Roberts PrimaryCabot AcademyCarbonear AcademyCarbonear CollegiateCrescent CollegiateFatima AcademyHoly Family Elementary (Chapel Arm)Holy Redeemer ElementaryLaval High SchoolPerlwin ElementaryPersalvic School ComplexSt Peters Elementary (UIC)Tricon ElementaryWhitbourne ElementaryWoodland Elementary The cauldron for the 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games found its home in front of the Bay Arena in Bay Roberts earlier this week as the town signals the start of the Games and plans to welcome some 1,600 participants to competitions athletes will compete at venues in four different communities as they celebrate the spirit of sport and competition “The best of the province is coming and it’s our opportunity to showcase the town when they come,” said Bay Roberts Mayor Walter Yetman at a celebration for the host team earlier this week 10-17 and will feature athletes from 10 regions competing against each other in nine sports the excitement has slowly started to build in the Conception Bay North community Signs have gone up at the official venues and community torch runs have ignited that sense of anticipation for everyone involved as they stand on the precipice of the start of actual competition for us to showcase the town and show what this town has to offer,” said co-chair Judy Morrow Bay Roberts was first awarded the 2020 Summer Games in 2018 The COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of them a couple of times before the 2024 dates were decided on managers and parents over the week represents a culmination for the town and the organizers involved We’ve been anticipating this for so long,” said Yetman Morrow and co-chair Neil Kearley have been planning these Games The upcoming week is the result of that work “As you go towards the end of preparations for something everything reaches a crescendo,” said Kearley a lot of activity and a lot of finishing touches but we are certainly confident that we will be ready for Saturday morning when we get on their way “We’re going to be working right up until the end in preparation.” the Games are about the relationships that get formed between athletes as they compete against one another Kearley said the relationships he has formed since Bay Roberts was awarded the event are one of the highlights of the planning process and he looks forward to continuing that as the week progresses “I’m also looking forward to when the Games begin to be able to take in a couple of athletic competitions and see the smiles on the athletes’ faces as they compete and form relationships with athletes from across this province,” he said When the opening ceremonies start and the official kickoff of the Games happens Morrow doesn’t know if she’ll be quite ready for its inevitable end It’s so rewarding when you put your heart and soul into something and such a big organization to see it all to come to fruition,” said Morrow The opening ceremonies are scheduled to start at 7 p.m on Saturday at the Bay Arena in Bay Roberts Nicholas Mercer covers sports for The Telegram It’s a relatively quiet afternoon on the upper part of Country Road in Bay Roberts on Thursday The silence is only broken by the occasional passing of a vehicle its tires crunching against the gravel as it passes over the unpaved roadway Normally a country haven for those with cabins in the area that changed earlier this week when a blue Chevy Colorado was found burning on Sept There wasn’t much left to that truck a few days later – just burnt gravel a burnt-out pedal and the steel lining of the tires “We’re a small town in rural Newfoundland and these things are not heard of very often,” said Bay Roberts Mayor Walter Yetman the RCMP announced that its major crime unit was investigating a suspicious death in the community after police found human remains in the vehicle on Sept the RCMP said they were looking for any information about any sightings of the truck between 1 a.m A request for an update on the investigation was not returned prior to deadline on Oct 2 and spent much of the following day getting updates from the RCMP He wanted to offer his condolences to the family of the deceased and said he was informed by the police there was no risk to the public it wasn’t news that Yetman was expecting to get to start his week “It’s happened in our backyard and … from a town point of view While there is nothing confirming any sort of connection a burned vehicle and a suspicious death isn’t foreign to the greater Conception Bay North region these days It was only last spring when a similar scene happened in nearby Harbour Grace when police found human remains inside a burned-out vehicle Yetman didn’t know of any connection between the two incidents but he did say knowing they happened can be a wake-up call it opens your eyes to what is potentially going on in your community that we have no idea of,” he said Yetman hasn’t had much opportunity to speak with residents about what’s happened but he believes there is still the feeling of concern hanging over the town “It’s a concern and it’s natural for people Predeceased by parents Stanley and Frances (nee Taylor) French; by her love of 56 years, her husband, Honorable P. Derek Lewis Q.C. (19 January 2017 92 years) and their daughter Baby Lewis (who died at birth); by sisters Elizabeth (Hon Charles Granger) and Louise (Bud Osmond); by only brother Edward Left mourning:  her sister Josephine French May (Hamilton) of Colbourne Ontario; sister-in-law Sylvia French (spouse of Edward); nieces Kathryn (‘Kathy’) Stephen; and numerous grand nieces and grand nephews Also left mourning: cherished adult lifelong friends Joan Blackmore Day and his wife Bernice Blackwood; Grace’s personal assistant and loyal friend (of 27 years) Kelly A and her husband Tom and their daughter Kaitlyn; her physicians Dr Penton; her physiotherapist Brad Hopkins; her property manager Dominic McCarthy; companion carers from CareGivers NL and management and eighth floor care providers at Tiffany Village 25 February 1928 (into the French family; which first settled in Newfoundland in or shortly before 1634 and since about 1832 has resided in Moreton’s Harbour) her vital role in saving from fire the 400-seat Moreton’s Harbour United Church The 1997 painting of the church was created for Grace by Latvian artist Wally Brants (months before his passing in 1998) the bible was discovered by her personal assistant The bible (including silk bookmark resting at 2 Kings Chapter 22; some of her Sunday School notes; her baptismal certificate and 4-leaf clovers marking Psalms 46 to 50)  was wedged into the back of a bedroom dresser drawer at her former residence Grace (then 8 years old) was the only sibling from her family to walk through a Moreton’s Harbour blizzard to the United Church she realized from absence of footprints that she was to be the only student from the Harbour to attend the United Church Sunday School class that day When she opened and started entering through the door to the sanctuary at the back of the Church she was decisively denied entry by a wall of heat in November 2022: “I was temporarily blinded the wind would fan the fire inside and the church wouldn’t stand a chance The stove inside the back door had overheated Some seating finished in a glossy varnish had begun smoking I struggled through  gales and snow banks to the next garden That’s where the Sunday School superintendent Hedley Knight lived the superintendent rang the church bell in a tower attached to the front of the church responded on foot or by sleigh to the United Church presented by Church Recording Secretary Hedley Brett acknowledged Grace for “her quick action in saving the church from total destruction.”  The bible was inscribed: “presented for services rendered in connection with church fire… .” graduated from high school at Moreton’s Harbour United  She chose teaching as her life’s vocation she spent summer 1944 at Memorial University College (MUC) undertaking the Summer School Teachers’ Training Course James McGrath certified her “physically fitted to undertake duties as a School Teacher” though much more “physically fitted” than Dr she taught kindergarten and grade one pupils Grace’s first teaching assignment — at age 16 years — took her (so she understood) to the United Church school in a Green Bay village That assignment abruptly ended in less than four months in the village proved to be fervent disciples of a charismatic Christian faith to which they had lately converted from United Church doctrine many of them—both pupils and their parents—pelted Grace with stones and later snow balls because she refused to adhere to their faith They hailed her on village streets as “doing the devil’s work” because she was known to play ‘auction 45s’ and other card games with her only two village friends; a lumber merchant and his wife A United Church education administrator re-assigned her In much more civilized and congenial Botwood she was expected to complete her first year of teaching she was medically examined (although she never regarded her health as impaired Botwood had experienced a diphtheria epidemic She subsequently taught for several full school years at Botwood (preceded by more summers of MUC school teacher’s training) she taught in Bay Roberts at Amalgamated (1950-1951) LeMarchant Road (while the College included an elementary school) Not until 1947—at age 19 years—had she formally qualified to be a Kindergarten and First to Third Grade teacher she routinely was involved in distributing cod liver oil to her pupils to be brought home for daily consumption by their families in a media campaign promoting that dietary supplement She forfeited seniority when she took leave from her teaching position in St John’s to care for her ill mother in Moreton’s Harbour The United Church minister’s wife there taught her secretarial and office management skills she joined her sister Josephine at a finance company qualified her as proficient in written and oral French language she assisted her husband for 54 of his 68 years practicing law in St and in his public life as a member of the Senate of Canada (1978 to 1999)   She was introduced to him at Old Colony Club John’s during a dinner which each had attended Grace and spouse manipulated its single canvas sail in brisk winds to catapult themselves over Quidi Vidi Lake Most of their 27 acres of largely-wooded cottage property at King’s Road was by them—with assistance of Grace’s brother Edward French – neatly cleared of brush using only hand tools John’s Arts and Culture Centre performances She cherished memories of occasions in England at each of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle were members of Canada’s political community; hundreds of whom she encountered during her husband’s senatorial remit Lewis celebrates a life that was ever unassuming and sensitive; always seasoned with gentle humor neither a wake nor a public service will be held will be conducted on a date to be announced to reunite Grace with husband Derek and their daughter Lewis (second left in foreground) and spouse Honorable P meeting Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau future Prime Minister Justin Pierre James Trudeau (from copyrighted collection of Estates of Honorable P (THIS ‘IN MEMORIAM’ OF GRACE KNIGHT LEWIS (NEE FRENCH) IS CONTRIBUTED BY HER LEGAL COUNSEL AND FRIEND SINCE 1968 I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Aunt Grace I will always cherish the memories of growing up visiting you and Uncle Derek at the cottage house with my father Beautiful remembrance of such a courageous You are now at peace with your remarkable husband of whom I had the privilege of working with in the Court system for many years along with the multitude of family friends enjoyed thru the past about 60 years; This Obituary was a very enjoyable Informative read very well put together describing a long well lived while still ‘giving to the community’ in various ways; OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS–GOD BLESS-(JIM Campbell-RCAF RET’D) -Wife NELIA CAMPBELL ST.John’s Additionally, you will be asked to provide the following information about yourself including your name, telephone number, address, and your relationship to the deceased. If you would like to access helpful support materials, please visit our extensive "Help And Support" section Summer Games are underway in Bay Roberts as action got underway on Aug Here are some scenes from the first day of action