Despite some concerns in the post-secondary community, Immigration Minister Gerry Byrne says the new federal government cap on student visas may actually boost international enrolment in the province. NTV’s David Salter reports.
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A corner store that has stood the test of time in Carbonear closed its doors on Wednesday when the owner retired after nearly 40 years. NTV’s Kyle Brookings reports.
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As work continues on replacing the Canning Bridge in Marystown, government announced today that residents will have access to both sides of the town with a new temporary bridge. NTV’s Ross Tilley reports.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is advising that masking is temporarily required in all clinical areas in hospitals and health-care facilities, including congregate living and long-term care facilities, effective Monday, Feb. 5, at 8 a.m. Updated masking requirements in clinical areas apply to visitors/support persons, clients, patients (outpatient clinics and emergency departments) and health-care workers. […]
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Fifty-seven-year-old Tony Faulkner appears in court today following the execution of a search warrant, authorized under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), at his home in Little Catalina yesterday. Police arrested Faulkner at his residence and seized the following items: Faulkner is charged with the following offences:
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An 82-year-old man has died as a result of a fire at a home in Fleur-de-Lys. Shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Baie Verte RCMP responded to the report of the fire at a residence on main street in that town. Firefighters with the Fleur de Lys and Baie Verte fire departments battled the blaze. […]
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As work continues on the replacement of the Marystown Harbour Bridge, better known as the Canning Bridge, residents will have access to both sides of the town with a temporary bridge. The provincial government announced today a portable, pre-fabricated panel bridge — known informally as a bailey bridge — will be installed to provide direct […]
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Gander RCMP ticketed and seized the vehicle of a driver who, when pulled over during a routine traffic stop, was unable to produce any of the required documents for operating a vehicle. Just after midnight on January 27, police observed a vehicle with a burned-out headlight travelling over the speed limit on the TCH near […]
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A 62-year-old man was taken into custody early this morning when he was reportedly spotted carrying a gun on a roadway in Conception Bay South. Police got the call at around 12:30 a.m. when officers arrived, they were able to locate the man and secure the firearm. The man was arrested and conveyed to the […]
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There is an emergency road closure in Corner Brook this morning. University Drive is closed to through traffic from the intersection of O’Connell Drive to the intersection of Canada Games Drive. The road will be closed for approximately 10 to 12 hours today. The motoring public is advised to use alternate routes.
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