Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is marking its first year in operation as a provincial health authority. Last April, the transition from four regional health authorities and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information to a single provincial health authority officially began. During its first year of operation, the new health authority has focused […]
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The weather across the Province will generally be unsettled today but not majorly disruptive. A large-scale blocking pattern in the North Atlantic will keep our flow from the north or north or north-northeast today. This setup will keep areas in onshore winds damp and chilly from the Torngats to the Avalon, while areas inland will […]
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Across the Island portion of the province, roads are bare with a few wet sections. Visibility is good. The road is closed at Rouzes Brook in the community of the Cape. The road will remain closed until repairs are complete. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in Corner Brook has closed Riverside Drive, from Route 440 to […]
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On Monday evening the RNC were called to a business in the center city of St John’s to a report of a theft in progress. Officers were told that a man entered the business and stole a quantity of money from the cash. After reviewing the CCTV footage, the male was identified by officers. The […]
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Several people narrowly escaped tragedy last night following a landslide on the province’s west coast. The landslide struck two vehicles on Riverside Drive, sweeping four people into the Humber River. According to NTV’s Don Bradshaw, RNC officers went into the water to rescue several people. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in Corner Brook has closed Riverside […]
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The province’s price-setting panel has sided with the processors for this year’s snow crab price formula, the FFAW announced Monday evening. The Association of Seafood Producers’ formula caps harvester share at 37 per cent once the market reaches $8.02 Canadian, contrary to historic pricing that increases the harvester share as market prices increase, the FFAW […]
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The town of Cape St. George, on the Port au Port Peninsula, experienced 2 significant washouts on Saturday. Communities along Route 460 between Rouzes Brook and Marches Point were cut off for a time. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reports.
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75 years ago today people in this province woke up as Canadian citizens. NTV’s Ben Cleary has more on Newfoundland and Labrador’s Confederation with Canada.
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The carbon tax increase came into effect today. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says the average family in this province will pay $377 dollars more this year than they receive in rebates from the hike. NTV’s Bailey Howard has the story.
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As of today, the minimum wage in Newfoundland and Labrador will increase to $15.60/hour from $15/hour, and minimum overtime wage rate increases to $23.40. Advocates say it’s still not enough for those who are struggling to make ends meet in a time of inflation and increasing cost of living. We get more from NTV’s Becky […]
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