3 years ago
Prospectors’ organization says new protected areas will hurt economy
The organization representing prospectors in the province says plans to proceed with protected areas isn’t what the economy needs right now. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.
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3 years ago
UPDATE: Police arrest man wanted for sexual assault
Police have arrested wanted person Kordell Dixon in St. John’s. Dixon was found Monday afternoon in the Goulds area of St. John’s. He will remain in custody to appear in Provincial Court in connection with charges of break and enter, sexual assault, assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, failure to comply with a release order, […]
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3 years ago
The northern lights were amazing over parts of Labrador on Sunday night
The Northern Lights were extremely active over much of North America on the night of November 5 to 6, 2023. This was due to a strong geomagnetic storm that was affecting Earth’s atmosphere. While the northern lights are a common occurrence over parts of the Province, particularly Labrador, the vibrance to which they were seen […]
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3 years ago
Common scams continue to target seniors in this province
This is National Seniors Safety Week. While anyone can fall victim to an on-line scam, Canada’s communications security establishment says seniors are often targeted. That’s why they’re encouraging older adults to stay on the lookout for common scams. One that has become popular in this province is the grandparent scam. It often begins with a […]
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3 years ago
Two people located safely following search
Search and Rescue in Labrador West located two people who were stranded overnight after their off-road vehicle got stuck in a bog. The two called for help at 7 o’clock Sunday morning, stating they had encountered mechanical problems with their Argo. They had to build a fire to stay warm overnight. Five searchers took ATV’s […]
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3 years ago
RCMP investigating suspected residential arson in South Branch
The RCMP is investigating a suspected arson that occurred Sunday, at an unoccupied residence in South Branch. The house, located on Old Station Road, had not been lived in for a number of years and was completely destroyed by fire. The investigation is continuing. Anyone having information on the fire or suspicious activities in the […]
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3 years ago
Health Care Action Update Coming Today
Minister of Health and Community Services Tom Osborne will provide a Health Care Action Update today. The announcement will focus on initiatives to improve access to health care for seniors. Osborne will be joined by Deputy Minister of Health Transformation Dr. Pat Parfrey, and Dr. Susan Mercer, the Clinical Chief of Older Adult Care for […]
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3 years ago
Growlers lose in overtime
The Newfoundland Grolwers lost in overtime last night to the Trois-Rivières Lions in Trois Rivières. The final score was 2 to 1 with Jordan Escott scoring his first goal of the season. On Thursday the Growlers will play on home ice hosting the Worcester Railers. The game gets underway at 7:00 p.m.
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3 years ago
Change in location of road closure impacting Elizabeth Avenue
The City of St. John’s is advising of a change in location of a road closure impacting Elizabeth Avenue. Elizabeth Avenue from Whiteway Street to Rodney Street will be restricted to local traffic only starting today. Elizabeth Avenue from Rodney Street to Allandale/Bonaventure Avenue has reopened to traffic. A detour will be in place to […]
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