NTV Weather Update | March 20, 2025
The weather will be warm to the end the week and start the weekend, but colder air is lurking! I go over all the details in my forecast from tonight’s NTV Evening News Hour!
Former NTV reporter Don Bradshaw acclaimed as federal Liberal candidate in Long Range Mountains
Veteran journalist Don Bradshaw is throwing his hat into the political ring.
The Corner Brook native, who spent 24 years as NTV’s west coast reporter, was confirmed Friday evening on the federal Liberal party’s web site as the nominee in Long Range Mountains. Bradshaw had already formally ended his employment with NTV.
The seat is currently held by Liberal MP Gudie Hutchings. She confirmed earlier this year that she wouldn’t be seeking re-election.
Carol Anstey is running for the Conservatives in Long Range Mountains. The NDP do not yet have a candidate.
Newfoundland Power submits report to PUB on higher power bills
Newfoundland Power has submitted a report to the PUB on February’s higher-than-expected power bills. The company attributed the increases to colder temperatures, higher wind speeds, and recent rate hikes. The company will hold a news conference on Monday.
Crab harvesters protest for fair quotas
Fish harvesters held a rally in Grand Falls-Windsor Friday morning calling for what they call a fair decision on crab quotas in Zone 3K.
Joanne Thompson holds first news conference as fisheries minister as election call looms
Joanne Thompson spoke to reporters in Newfoundland and Labrador Friday for the first time since being named federal fisheries minister in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet. NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.
Ukrainian federation launches English school
The Ukrainian National Federation has launched its own English school, created by Ukrainians for Ukrainians. NTV’s Maria Kavatsiuk attended one of their classes and has the story.
FFAW, ASP fail to reach deal on crab prices; price-setting panel to hear submissions Sunday
The fisheries union and processing companies have failed to reach an agreement on snow crab prices, the union announced on social media Friday.
The FFAW and Association of Seafood Producers had been trying to negotiate a price amid the added threat of tariffs from the United States. The FFAW says the matter will now go to the price-setting panel on Sunday.
“The parties have failed to reach an agreement on crab and are proceeding to the Panel on Sunday morning at 9:30 in St. John’s,” the FFAW posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “A further update will provided following Panel submissions.”
Man arrested for drug trafficking in downtown
The RNC made an arrest in connection with an ongoing investigation in to drug trafficking in downtown St. John’s. On Thursday, just before midnight, police arrested 30-year-old Daniel Gordon of St. John’s on George Street in St. John’s. The accused has been held in custody to appear in provincial court in relation to charges of trafficking in cocaine and possession of property obtained by crime.
The RNC WDEU are actively investigating weapons offences and drug trafficking activity at establishments in the area of George Street, with support from the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Operational Patrol Services (OPS), and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police of Newfoundland and Labrador (RCMP NL).
This investigation is ongoing, and the RNC requests that anyone with information connected to this activity reach out to the police service at 709-729-8000.
RCMP-RNC JFO West conducts traffic stop and seizes cocaine, man arrested
Police seized a quantity of cocaine at a recent traffic stop in Corner Brook. One man was arrested.
As part of an ongoing investigation, on March 20, JFO West, with the assistance of RCMP NL’s General Investigation Section and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Patrol Services, stopped the vehicle on Route 450, the South Shore Highway. The driver, a 45-year-old-man, was found in possession of approximately two ounces of cocaine. He was arrested and was released from custody with a future court date for a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.
The investigation is continuing with further charges possible.
Arrest warrant issued for Richard Dupe, suspected to be in the company of wanted woman Samantha Piercey
An arrest warrant has been issued for 37-year-old Richard Dupe of Conception Bay South for failing to attend a recent court date. Dupe is currently before the court charged with theft under $5,000.
It is suspected that Dupe and wanted woman 43-year-old Samantha Piercey of Glovertown are currently evading police together. The pair are likely in the St. John’s area.
Anyone having information about the current location of either of these individuals is asked to contact Clarenville RCMP at 709-466-3211.
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Your Community: Funding for AI development
A local software company received some major funding to grow artificial intelligence in the province. CoLab Software got over $5 million from the Hibernia and Hebron projects. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill has more.
Inspiring NL: Making waves with handmade creations
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Your Community: Masterworks 4: Celestial Keys
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Your Community: Damian Follett Covers & Me 2
Tonight in Your Community NTV’s Marykate O’Neill joins Damian Follett at the Majestic Theatre ahead of a special tribute show honouring two of his biggest musical influences.
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Cost estimate for N.L. Hydro’s expansion at Baie D’Espoir and Holyrood rises to $2 billion
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says the cost of building two proposed expansion projects at Baie D’Espoir and on the Avalon has almost doubled to what was first expected. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.