Residents concerned about fate of Stephenville airport
It’s been a little over a week since power was cut at the airport in Stephenville. Residents are feeling the ripple effect in the community with no air access. Now, in addition to job losses, concerns are mounting over emergency air ambulance needs. NTV’s Becky Daley reports.
Business as usual with Churchill Falls talks as Hydro-Quebec CEO steps down, N.L. Hydro says
N.L. Hydro CEO Jennifer Williams says work continues with plans to finalize the MOU with Quebec with the impeding resignation of Hydro-Quebec CEO Michael Sabia. Here’s NTV’s Bailey Howard.
Police investigate home invasion and robbery at Shanawdithit Campground
Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is investigating a report of a home invasion and robbery that occurred last night on a camp site at Shanawdithit Campground. At approximately 11:00 p.m., police received the report. Three masked men entered a camper trailer, deployed a substance inside (believed to be bear spray) and assaulted the occupant of the camper.
The three suspects, who are known to the victim, then stole the occupant’s truck and departed the area, breaking through the campground gate. The pickup truck is described as a red 2016 Chevrolet Silverado with NL licence Plate CXT909. It has a white truck cap.
The investigation is continuing with ongoing efforts to locate the involved suspects.
Police stop excessive speeder on Trans-Canada Highway
A 44-year-old man was stopped for excessive speeding by RCMP Traffic Services West on Wednesday.
On June 11, police observed a vehicle travelling at 180km/hr in a 100 km/h zone on the Trans Canada Highway near Corner Brook. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was ticketed for excessive speeding. His license was suspended and the vehicle was impounded.
Driver arrested for impaired operation by police
A 67-year-old man was arrested for impaired operation by RCMP Traffic Services West during a traffic stop that was conducted in Stephenville on June 11.
Around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, police stopped a vehicle on Queen Street in Stephenville. The driver showed signs of impairment and preformed poorly on a roadside field sobriety test. He was arrested and transported to hospital where a blood sample was collected.
The man’s licence was suspended and the vehicle was seized and impounded. Officers await the results of the test to determine if charges of impaired driving are appropriate.
Man arrested by police for bear spray deployment at outdoor party in Barachois Brook
Following an investigation into an incident of bear spray deployment at an outdoor party in Barachois Brook in May, 2025, 19-year-old Jesse Messervey of Stephenville Crossing was arrested and charged by Bay St. George RCMP.
Between the late evening hours of Saturday, May 3 and early morning hours of Sunday, May 4, a number of teenagers were gathered at the beach as part of a graduation celebration. Messervey, who was not part of the party, allegedly attended the area and deployed a substance that is believed to have been bear spray.
As part of the investigation, Messervey was arrested on June 9 and is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Assault with a weapon – eight counts
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
- Failure to comply with a release order
Messervey appeared in court and was released on a number of conditions. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 26.
KIOTI National wins MPI Atlantic Canada’s Event of the Year award
The Grand Slam of Curling and St. John’s Sports and Entertainment has won the 2024 KIOTI National Event of the Year award.
The event was held over the span of six days in St. John’s from November 26 to December 1.
It drew more than 100,000 fans to the Mary Brown’s Centre, where the world’s top curlers competed.
Haggie to launch provincial Crime Dashboard
Minister of Justice and Public Safety John Haggie will hold a virtual media availability today to discuss the launch of an online crime dashboard.
There is no word on what the dashboard will look like. They do exist in other areas and typically feature multiple statistics including the crime rate and number of incidents.
Good driving conditions this morning
Roads are largely dry across the province with a few wet sections this morning. There are areas of fog on the Avalon Peninsula and along the south coast.
Marine Atlantic and ferries in the provincial network are operating on time this morning.
There are no flight delays in St. John’s, Gander, or Deer Lake.
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Inside Story: Alison Coffin’s legal team discusses election settlement
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Inside Story: John Abbott discusses decision to step down after election challenge
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Your Community: Educational Excellence Award
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Backstage Pass: Nickel Independent Film Festival turns 25
Building community, supporting filmmakers, and working to ensure a diverse future for independent film across the province. Amanda Mews showcases the Nickel Independent Film Festival.
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Retro Week In Review
Province launches new crime dashboard amid alarming statistics
Residents of this province have a new way to access information on crime. Starting today, a crime dashboard is available on government’s website, displaying statistics and trends from the past five years across the province. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.