Wreckhouse Weekly

Man found in possession of large quantity of contraband tobacco following traffic stop near South Branch A 24-year-old man of St. Philip’s is facing charges und...er the Excise Act and Revenue and Administration Act for possession of contraband tobacco following a traffic stop that was conducted yesterday by RCMP on the west coast. At approximately 8:30 a.m., acting on information that was received from the public, officers of Channel-Port aux Basques and Bay St. George detachments, along with the RCMP General Investigation Section based out of Stephenville, conducted a traffic stop on a pickup truck on the Trans-Canada Highway near South Branch. The driver was found in possession of contraband tobacco and was arrested. A search of the vehicle resulted in the location and seizure of a large quantity of contraband tobacco products, including nearly 90,000 cigarettes. The man was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. Charges of possession of unstamped tobacco products under the Federal Excise Act and Provincial Revenue and Administration Act are pending. RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Residents of Channel-Port aux Basques are reminded that Snow Clearing Regulations prohibit parking on any street between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a....m. during the period from the first day of December in any year to the 30th day of April the following year. Parking is also prohibited during, and for the twelve hours immediately following a snow storm, and for such other periods as may be declared by Council, to enable clean up after a particularly severe storm or snow fall. Please note the Town has requested the RCMP strictly enforce this regulation. Any unattended vehicle parked in violation may be towed away at the owner’s expense. See more

This week's edition uncovers some town history. An unusual bird prompts a drive out to the Codroy Valley estuary, a reader takes exception to the lack of cell coverage, and there are some sweet photos of the costumed cuties from the Halloween contest! And just what is Frank Spencer tinkering with these days? All this and more in this week's edition, so be sure to grab your copy!

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Our new carrier, Jada Walters, will be distributing the Wreckhouse Weekly to the Burnt Islands area starting today! Welcome to the team Jada!

In today’s edition, MHA Scott Reid says the roads in Codroy Valley are becoming a crisis, a pair of PAB fishers haul in something a little different, we chat with award winning author Helen C. Escott , the St. James AA boys soccer claims it’s first ever championship, and a whole lot more! It’s your last chance to enter our Halloween contest! Grab your copy today!