Month: November 2023

3 years ago

MUN Harris Centre officials tour west coast to discuss effects of climate change

Officials from Memorial University’s Harris Centre have been touring the province’s west coast this week; meeting with community representatives to discuss the effects of climate change, and the measures required to address associated impacts.   NTV’s Don Bradshaw has more in this report.

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3 years ago

Flair Airlines adding new routes to Ontario

Flair Airlines is bringing new routes to St. John’s International Airport this spring. NTV’s Ben Cleary has more on the new affordable routes to Ontario.

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3 years ago

Young Grand Falls-Windsor woman to play college hockey in Vermont

A young woman from Grand Falls-Windsor is heading to Vermont this winter to play Division One college hockey, and she’s hoping to be an inspiration to others in her community. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.

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3 years ago

No change to fuel surcharge on Dec. 1

Marine Atlantic says there will be no change to the fuel surcharge on Dec 1. The Crown corporation continues to evaluate the fuel surcharge program. It says the goal is to balance the requirement to meet cost recovery targets while minimizing costs that are passed along to customers. The corporation says they will continue working […]

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3 years ago

Man resists arrest and is apprehended by police service dog

Joshua Hearn, 38, was apprehended by RCMP Police Service Dog Marlow and her handler after resisting arrest on Nov. 8. Police were looking to arrest Hearn, who had been evading police since late last week, as part of an investigation involving allegations of an assault with a weapon. Information led police to a home in […]

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3 years ago

Newfoundland Power applies for rate increases for next two years

Newfoundland Power has filed a General Rate Application with the Public Utilities Board seeking power rate hikes for the next two years. In the Application, the Company is proposing the following changes to electricity rates for 2024 through 2026 for both residential and commercial customers: “We know that these are challenging times for our customers […]

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3 years ago

Nine seniors recognized at 2023 Seniors of Distinction Awards

Nine seniors were recognized for their hard work and volunteerism at the 2023 Seniors of Distinction Awards. The awards are meant to recognize the diversity, contributions and achievements of older persons and seniors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. This year there was a total of 19 nominations for the 2023 Seniors of Distinction Awards. The successful […]

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3 years ago

More sexual violence charges laid against Markus Hicks; including kidnapping

The RNC has laid 29 additional charges in connection with an ongoing investigation into sexual violence. On Wednesday, investigators arrested 32-year-old Markus Hicks, of Paradise, and charged him with the following offences related to four new survivors: In total, the 32-year-old now faces 92 charges involving 14 survivors following an investigation that began on Aug. […]

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3 years ago

More Charges Connected to Historical Sexual Violence

The RNC has laid additional charges against two individuals connected to an ongoing investigation into sexual violence in the province. On Wednesday, police arrested 63-year-old Anthony Humby, of St. John’s, and 81-year-old Bruce Escott, also of St. John’s, and charged them with the following offences believed to have occurred from 2006 to 2011 related to […]

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3 years ago

Remembrance Day Ceremony Moves as Construction at War Memorial Continues

The annual Remembrance Day wreath-laying and commemoration ceremonies, traditionally held at the Newfoundland National War Memorial in St. John’s, will take place at the Sergeant’s Memorial on Queen’s Road this year. Ongoing refurbishment of the Duckworth Street Memorial necessitated the move to a different location on Saturday, for the first time in a century. The […]

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