Month: November 2023

2 years ago

More than 900 new affordable housing units greenlit by province

The province has given the green light to start construction on more than 900 affordable housing units. But the ongoing labour shortage could still cause problems. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.

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2 years ago

Your Community: ‘Block the Jiffy’ campaign is back for the holiday season

Tonight in your community. The annual ‘Block The Jiffy’ campaign is back for the holiday season, at Jiffy Cabs. NTV’s Beth Penney has the details. 

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2 years ago

Cod stocks in southern island region ‘critical’

DFO scientists say cod stocks off the south coast are still in the critical zone. It’s a region that shares a fishing ground with France. NTV’s Jodi Cooke reports.

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2 years ago

Health Care Foundation holds annual AGM

The Health Care Foundation held its annual general meeting in St. John’s this afternoon, announcing over $3.3 million dollars was transferred in the last fiscal year to support local hospitals and health centers.

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2 years ago

Police requesting public’s assistance in locating missing St. John’s man

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) isseeking the assistance of the general public in locating missing person Basil Young, age 62 years. On Tuesday, November 14, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary received a missing person report concerning Basil Young. Basil was last seen in the area of Craigmiller Ave in St. John’s, NL sometime on November 6th, […]

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2 years ago

Bail hearing begins for Pouch Cove man charged after car found in ocean

A Pouch Cove man facing charges after police found a vehicle in the water last weekend appeared in provincial court today for the start of a bail hearing. Raymond O’Keefe, 21, faces a dozen charges — five counts each of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon, and single counts of dangerous driving and failing […]

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2 years ago

RCMP stops transport truck; driver charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking

As part of an ongoing investigation by the RCMP General Investigation Section, 46-year-old Stewart Higdon was arrested on Nov. 15, and is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. With assistance from RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation West, Deer Lake RCMP and RCMP Traffic Services West, a traffic stop was conducted on the Trans-Canada Highway […]

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2 years ago

Rattling Brook Bridge temporary closure and detour

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising that Rattling Brook Bridge on Route 93 (St. Catherine’s – Mitchell’s Brook) will be closed on Friday. The closure is necessary to facilitate the ongoing construction of the new bridge. The road is scheduled to close at 7:00 a.m. Friday and will reopen to traffic at 5:00 […]

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2 years ago

Health Care Foundation holds AGM; reaches significant milestone

The Health Care Foundation held its annual general meeting in St. John’s today, highlighting achievements of the 2022-23 fiscal year. “Thanks to our incredible donors, supporters, and partners, we are delighted to announce that$3,335,843 was transferred during our last fiscal year to support local hospitals and healthcentres,” said Ken Bennett, Chair of the Health Care […]

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2 years ago

Vaccine program available to employers for 2023-24 influenza and COVID-19 season

The provincial government is reminding employers of the Private Employer Vaccine Program, which increases the availability of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines during the active cold and flu season. The Department of Health and Community Services is anticipating an active influenza season that will interact with COVID-19 and other circulating viruses. To minimize the impact of […]

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