If you guessed there is more rain the forecast, you’d be correct!
The weather pattern doesn’t look to change much over the next few days. All the details are in my latest forecast from Wednesday’s NTV Evening News Hour.
Former OZ FM ‘Dawn Patrol’ host Deborah Birmingham dies after courageous battle with cancer
She will forever be remembered as a legend in local broadcasting. Deborah Birmingham, who helped make OZ FM’s morning show ‘The Dawn Patrol’ a hit in this province, has passed away following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 61. NTV’s Toni-Marie Wiseman has more.
N.L. man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Toronto
Newfoundland man Jordan O’Brien-Tobin has pleaded guilty to murdering a 16-year-old girl at a Toronto subway station in 2023.
Conne River fire hall named in honour of dedicated firefighter
There’s a big celebration in Conne River today with the opening of the town’s first-ever fire hall named in honour of one of their most dedicated firefighters. NTV’s Colleen Lewis was there and brings us this report.
Seniors Advocate wants to see progress on ‘What Golden Years’ report
The province’s Seniors Advocate wants to see progress on the financial recommendations from the “What Golden Years” report, and questions where the poverty reduction plan is for seniors. NTV’s Becky Daley reports.
Nurses’ Union stages protest against working conditions
Hundreds of registered nurses from across the province are in St. John’s this week for their union’s convention. Today, they took to the streets for a rally, voicing their concerns about retention, travel nurses, and workplace violence. NTV’s Jjodi Cooke has this report.
Crown makes offer in firearms manufacturing case
Lawyers for a man and woman arrested for a third firearms manufacturing and trafficking operation in harbour grace now know what sentence the crown will seek if their clients plead guilty. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.
Opposition calls for public inquiry into handling of sexual assault cases of Tony Humby, Bruce Escott
The official opposition is calling for a public inquiry into how police and government handled allegations of sexual crimes against Tony Humby and Bruce Escott. NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.
SIRT-NL director Michael King appointed provincial court judge, Stephen Ring named interim director
There’s a new person heading the province’s Serious Incident Response Team, a civilian-led body that investigates police.
The previous director, Michael King, has been appointed to the bench as a provincial court judge in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Stephen Ring has been named interim director of SIRT-NL. A competition process for the permanent director position for SIRT-NL will begin in the coming weeks.
Both appointments are effective immediately.
RNC Searching for Wanted Person, David Tapper
The RNC is searching for wanted person, David Tapper of Torbay. Tapper, 41, is accused of fraud, uttering a forged document, failure to comply with a release order, and failure to comply with a probation order in connection with an investigation launched in August following a report of fraud at a bank in St. John’s. He described as 5’7” tall, with a slender build, green eyes, and brown hair.
The RNC is asking anyone with information to assist in locating Tapper to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000.
NTV News Features
Your Community: Holiday Smile Cookies
Tonight in Your Community, NTV’s Marykate O’Neill goes behind the counter at Tim Hortons to put a smile on some cookies.
On the Mark: Maggie Connors looks forward to new PWHL season
After a thrilling first season, the Professional Women’s Hockey League returns later this month with more games and bigger venues. For Toronto forward and St. John’s native Maggie Connors, it’s an opportunity to win a league title. Here’s NTV’s Mark Dwyer.
Your Community: Tree of Memories
It’s not just a symbol; it’s a beacon of love and remembrance. In Your Community, Amanda Mews talks about the Health Care Foundation’s Tree of Memories.
Your Community: ‘Christmas Fancy’ with Sheila Wiliams
Performer Sheila Williams will soon be hitting the road with a new Christmas show. NTV’s Amanda Mews has the details.
Made Right Here: Memorable Moments
Danielle Butt checks out what’s happening at Memorable Moments.
Our Time: World karate medallist
A young athlete from this province recently travelled to Portugal for the world karate championships and returned home with a medal. NTV’s Becky Daley has more.
NTV News Features
Your Community: Holiday Smile Cookies
Tonight in Your Community, NTV’s Marykate O’Neill goes behind the counter at Tim Hortons to put a smile on some cookies.
On the Mark: Maggie Connors looks forward to new PWHL season
After a thrilling first season, the Professional Women’s Hockey League returns later this month with more games and bigger venues. For Toronto forward and St. John’s native Maggie Connors, it’s an opportunity to win a league title. Here’s NTV’s Mark Dwyer.
Your Community: Tree of Memories
It’s not just a symbol; it’s a beacon of love and remembrance. In Your Community, Amanda Mews talks about the Health Care Foundation’s Tree of Memories.
Your Community: ‘Christmas Fancy’ with Sheila Wiliams
Performer Sheila Williams will soon be hitting the road with a new Christmas show. NTV’s Amanda Mews has the details.
Made Right Here: Memorable Moments
Danielle Butt checks out what’s happening at Memorable Moments.
Our Time: World karate medallist
A young athlete from this province recently travelled to Portugal for the world karate championships and returned home with a medal. NTV’s Becky Daley has more.
World Energy GH2 exploring other options for energy use
World Energy GH2, the company behind the wind-to-hydrogen mega project on the west coast, says it has had to explore other options, because the commercial-scale green ammonia market is taking longer to develop than expected.