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A Novel Idea - Adventures Unknown
Experience Newfoundland's own mini da Vinci Code. Join us for Adventures Unknown and the search for Masonic treasure on NTV June 15th at 7:30 p.m.

Helen Escott
May 261 min read


In Search of Adventure70 Years of RCMP Stories from Newfoundland and Labrador
In Search of Adventure – 70 Years of RCMP Stories from Newfoundland and Labrador is back in print

Helen Escott
Feb 52 min read


A Novel Idea - January-the beginning of anything you want
Read local/ Win the January Prize Basket/ Make some good old fashioned Newfoundland Raisin Buns and get excited - there is a new...

Helen Escott
Jan 33 min read


Give the Gift of Reading this Christmas
Every 24 December, Icelanders give each other books. Then unwrap them with a tasty cup of hot chocolate. The tradition is known as ...

Helen Escott
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Helen C. Escott’s Operation Series optioned for film and TV
Helen C Escott’s five-book Operation Series published by Flanker Press has been optioned by Rink Rat Productions for film & TV

Helen Escott
May 10, 20242 min read


The Last of the Newfoundland Rangers: The Tom Warfield Story
William Thomas Warfield, Ranger Regimental Number 149, passed away January 23rd, 2024, at the age of 97 years. His wife, Roberta...

Helen Escott
Jan 25, 20248 min read


Operation Masonic Mystery & History walking Tour of the Ecclesiastical District of St. John’s
Take a fascinating mystery and history walking tour in the St. John’s Ecclesiastical District National Historic Site of Canada featured...

Helen Escott
Oct 19, 20231 min read


Time to cozy up to fall fiction
Exciting things are happening in October! Operation Masonic Walking Tour Go back to the scene of the murder! Sun, Oct 15, 2023 3:00 PM -...

Helen Escott
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Travel Newfoundland and Labrador with Sgt. Myra
Helen C Escott’s iconic detective is back – in the bestselling suspense thriller - Wormwood Duology: Operation Wormwood and The...

Helen Escott
Dec 29, 20224 min read


Out of the Fog
Host Don-E-Coady invites Crime Author Helen Escott. Eye Physician & Surgeon Dr. Christopher Jackman. Michael Wahl, Host of the WAHL Show....

Helen Escott
Nov 18, 20221 min read


I'm in the jailhouse now: Memories from the front line
When Gerald Leahy joined the RCMP in his home province of New Brunswick in 1956 he was thrilled when first posted to Newfoundland. "I was...

Helen Escott
Oct 25, 20223 min read


Remembering the good old days of policing
Chief/ Supt. George Powell: Remembering the good times When reminiscing about his policing career with family, friends and fellow...

Helen Escott
Oct 19, 20224 min read


From being shot to meeting Joey Smallwood, it was a great 36 years!
When Murray Evans joined the RCMP 56 years ago, recruiters were as interested in his physique as they were his intelligence. The boy from...

Helen Escott
Oct 12, 20224 min read


Constable Ken Ellis: From the historic Badger Riot to the night that changed his life
As a young man, the only thing Ken Ellis wanted to be was an RCMP officer. That dream came true on May 05th, 1958 when he went to...

Helen Escott
Oct 3, 20225 min read


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...

Helen Escott
Aug 5, 20224 min read


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...

Helen Escott
Aug 5, 20226 min read


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...

Helen Escott
Aug 5, 20222 min read


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...

Helen Escott
Aug 5, 20225 min read


Operation Trafficked -Human trafficking stops when men stop buying women and children for sex
It is possible to get away with murder if you kill people whose lives are already devalued by society. Operation Trafficked takes you...

Helen Escott
Aug 3, 20212 min read


Crash and burn - But he always walked away. The Staff Sgt. Bob MacKinnon story
September 21, 1971 was a beautiful day. Twenty-five-year-old Cst. Bob MacKinnon had almost six years in the Force when he was called into...

Helen Escott
Jul 21, 20214 min read
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