FOG BLOG ATLANTIC LOG: ARMED STANDOFF WITH POLICE CANCELS SANTA CLAUS PARADE IN ST. JOHN'S NL!

3 arrested after armed standoff in downtown St. John's that scrubbed Santa Claus parade

Standoff prompts postponement of annual Christmas parade The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says three people have been arrested following an armed standoff on Brazil Street in St. John's on Sunday.

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, shortly before 4 p.m. NT, the RNC says the situation was resolved peacefully.

No other details were provided, though the police say they will remain in the area as the investigation continues.

Speaking with CBC News on Sunday evening, RNC media relations officer James Cadigan said more information will be provided in the days to come.

Earlier in the day, the armed standoff led to the postponement of the annual St. John's Christmas parade.

The announcement to postpone the parade was made a half-hour before the parade was supposed to start.

Cadigan said the timing of the announcement was due to the unpredictable nature of the situation on Brazil Street.

"When we're responding to a weapons offence, we are looking to communicate with individuals inside of the property, in this case a property on Brazil Street," Cadigan said.

"With limited communication and limited information, we are unable to really predict as to how long an event will play out.… Unfortunately, we had to make decisions based on the information we have. We certainly feel it's unfortunate that an event had to be postponed. However, our priority is the safety and security of our community and the safety of anybody who may have frequented that area."