A cold and (mostly) quiet night gives way to a pattern change on Wednesday
The chilly weather on Wednesday will be replaced by some unseasonable warmth on Thursday. My evening forecast from Tuesday’s NTV Evening News Hour has all the details.
Two murder cases called in provincial court Tuesday morning
Two murder cases were called in provincial court this morning, both involving crimes that happened last summer in the same area of St. John’s.
NTV’s Rosie Mullaley has the story.
Seniors advocate’s report highlights rise in crime, long-term care concerns
From a rise in crime, to the inappropriate use of restraints in long term care homes in the province; these are just some of the issues facing seniors, as highlighted in a recent report by the Seniors’ Advocate. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.
St. Brendan’s secures home heating fuel for six months
Residents of the isolated island of St. Brendan’s have secured enough home heating fuel, for a period of six months.
Premier defends government’s funding of MUN amid budget crunch
Premier Andrew Furey is defending how his government funds Memorial University after the shool announced a hiring freeze last week. NTV’s Ryan Harding reports.
So long Year of the Arts in 2024, hello Year of Sport in 2025
Premier Andrew Furey announced Tuesday that 2025 will be the Year of Sport in Newfoundland and Labrador. NTV’s Ryan Harding reports.
N.L. Snowmobile Federation welcomes snow on west coast
With about 20 centimetres of snow falling on parts of the west coast last weekend, snowmobilers were getting their first runs of the season. But the Snowmobile Federation says more snow is still needed before winter operations get fully into gear. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reports.
No mil rate increases for cities of St. John’s and Mount Pearl in 2025 budgets
The City of St. John’s has tabled a balanced budget of $349,151,881, an increase of 1.5 per cent over 2024.
The capital city will see no increases to mil rates which will remain at 9.1 for residential and 29.5 for commercial. While there are no increases to mil rates, the water tax will see an increase of $15 per unit and an increase of 2.22% for commercial.
In 2025, the capital city will invest $25 million for capital project spending including fleets, road rehabilitation, sidewalk repairs and traffic safety. There will also be an increase of $2 million for sidewalk snow clearing and almost $600,000 to Metrobus for service enhancements and hybrid busses. Just over $700,000 will also be invested into Advantage St. John’s for shared services between St. John’s, Paradise and Conception Bay South.
Councillor Ron Ellsworth says while addressing the growing operating costs they were able to avoid mil rate increases by reducing costs in other areas, including to St. John’s Sports and Entertainment Ltd. Due to a rise in concerts, conferences and events, Ellsworth says they are reducing SJSEL’s budget by $727,000 in 2025.
NTV’s Bailey Howard will have live coverage of the capital city’s budget during NTV News First Edition and the NTV Evening Newshour.
Byrne to Launch Crown Lands Application Portal and Primary Residence Property Title Program
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Gerry Byrne will launch a new, user-friendly online Crown Lands Application Portal and provide a demonstration today.
The portal will include the option to apply for a quitclaim deed under the Primary Residence Property Title Program. The event will take place in Corner Brook at noon.
The application portal is the final step in recently announced legislation and policy changes to the Lands Act that will remove barriers when applying for, or securing property title to, Crown lands.
Gander releases budget
The Town of Gander released its budget on Monday.
The overall operating budget for 2025 has matching revenues and expenditures totalling $22,456,628.
In 2025, our total debt is projected to be $26.7 million, with the debt servicing ratio reduced to 16.1%, down from 18% in 2024. This improvement underscores the effectiveness of our fiscal sustainability strategy.
This upcoming year, the mil rates will remain unchanged at 7.6 mils for residential properties and 7.7 mils for commercial properties. There has been an average increase in property values of approximately three percent.
There will also be no increase in service fees or business tax.
The town benefited from additional revenue streams, including new construction taxation, and earned interest generating $250,000 beyond general taxation.
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The Inside Story: N.L. Syrian community hopeful for future
Syrian refugees have been coming to Newfoundland and Labrador since 2012 while a civil war raged at home. Now that the Assad regime has come to an end, the N.L. Syrian community is hopeful but still uncertain about the future.
On The Mark: Hickey leads Canada’s offense at Para Cup
With a pair of convincing wins, Canada remains unbeaten at the world Para Cup in Prince Edward Island, with St. John’s star Liam Hickey playing a star role.
The world’s four best teams are facing off this week and the Canadian roster features two players from this province. Here’s NTV’s Mark Dwyer.
Your Community: 2024 Local Holiday Gift Guide
It started during the pandemic. nA online catalogue featuring the work of Newfoundland and Labrador artists, connecting the buyer directly to the creator.
In Your Community tonight, NTV’s Amanda Mews checks in on this year’s edition, of the “local holiday gift guide”.
Made Right Here: Taste and Sea
Danielle Butt heads to Carbonear to visit a new business called Taste and Sea.
Your Community: Merry & Bright Christmas Lights
Amanda Mews visits MUN Botanical Gardens to see their annual Christmas lights display.
The Inside Story: N.L. charitable foundation heading back to Uganda
Two Corner Brook men will be heading to Africa later this week to continue their work delivering food and medical services to a small village in Uganda. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reprots.
NTV News Features
The Inside Story: N.L. Syrian community hopeful for future
Syrian refugees have been coming to Newfoundland and Labrador since 2012 while a civil war raged at home. Now that the Assad regime has come to an end, the N.L. Syrian community is hopeful but still uncertain about the future.
On The Mark: Hickey leads Canada’s offense at Para Cup
With a pair of convincing wins, Canada remains unbeaten at the world Para Cup in Prince Edward Island, with St. John’s star Liam Hickey playing a star role.
The world’s four best teams are facing off this week and the Canadian roster features two players from this province. Here’s NTV’s Mark Dwyer.
Your Community: 2024 Local Holiday Gift Guide
It started during the pandemic. nA online catalogue featuring the work of Newfoundland and Labrador artists, connecting the buyer directly to the creator.
In Your Community tonight, NTV’s Amanda Mews checks in on this year’s edition, of the “local holiday gift guide”.
Made Right Here: Taste and Sea
Danielle Butt heads to Carbonear to visit a new business called Taste and Sea.
Your Community: Merry & Bright Christmas Lights
Amanda Mews visits MUN Botanical Gardens to see their annual Christmas lights display.
The Inside Story: N.L. charitable foundation heading back to Uganda
Two Corner Brook men will be heading to Africa later this week to continue their work delivering food and medical services to a small village in Uganda. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reprots.
Survivors react as Nicholas Villeneuve sentenced to six years for impaired driving causing death
It was an emotional day in a Gander courtroom as Nicholas Villeneuve was sentenced to six years in prison for impaired driving causing death and bodily harm for a crash in 2019. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.