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Did you miss the memo on Women’s History Month in Canada?

Yes? Me too. I don’t remember seeing advertisements for parades. I didn’t get ask to donate to a women’s charity at the supermarket....

RCMP Second Man Award

On Dec 21, 2013 the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador honoured twenty-two women in recognition of their support and unpaid services while...

The history of the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland officially joined Canada at midnight, March 31st, 1949. The next day, April first, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police...

The story of Aunt Martha’s Sheep

One of the most popular songs on Newfoundland airwaves during the seventies was “Aunt Martha's Sheep.” The song was recorded by Dick...

S/S/M Dave Tipple: Keeping the Honour Alive

After more than 44 years as a member of the RCMP, Staff Sgt. Major Dave Tipple hung up his spurs on June 25, 2014. Originally from Corner...

Don’t Trash Newfoundland and Labrador! Should be our new motto

I was going into a supermarket when I spotted a lady in a white truck parked in the no parking zone in front of the building. She had two...