Month: June 2024

2 years ago

Impaired driver arrested in west end of St. John’s

The RNC responded to a report of an impaired driver at a business in the west end of St John’s just before 11:00 p.m. on Monday night. Officers located the suspect vehicle and spoke with the 60-year-old male operator who showed signs of impairment. Upon being provided with the roadside screening device, the male failed […]

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2 years ago

Canada Day Celebrations in St. John’s

The City of St. John’s has announced Canada Day activities that will take place on July 1. There will be a Sunrise Celebration at 6:00 a.m. on Signal Hill. A free Metrobus Shuttle will bring attendees from the Signal Hill Visitor Centre up to Cabot Tower. There will be a Family Fun and Entertainment event […]

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2 years ago

Wet roads across the Island

Across the Island portion of the province, roads are wet. Heavy rain is expected across the Avalon and portions of the south coast which will lead to water build up on the roads and there are areas of fog on the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas. In Labrador, roads are bare and dry with good visibility. […]

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2 years ago

Police find man stealing from vehicles in Goulds

On Monday night, RNC officers on patrol in a residential area of the Goulds observed a suspicious male walking. Officers determined that the 41-year-old male had stolen articles from a vehicle parked at a residence nearby. As a result, the male was arrested and charged with Theft and Trespassing at Night. The accused will appear […]

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2 years ago

Minister Davis to Attend Green Hydrogen Conference

Minister of Environment and Climate Change Bernard Davis is in Madrid today for meetings on green hydrogen, the circular economy, smart mapping and attending the Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe 2024. The conference is the largest green hydrogen conference in Europe, focusing on innovation and the global hydrogen economy. Davis will also tour the Centro Nacional […]

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2 years ago

Firebreak to serve as physical barrier between wildfire, town of Churchill Falls

Fire fighting efforts continued today to knock down a blaze threatening Churchill Falls. A group of contractors have begun creating a fire break to serve as a physical barrier, between the fire, and the town. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.

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2 years ago

Eddie’s Update: Rainfall warning remains in effect for southeastern Newfoundland into Tuesday

A heavy batch of rain will move over southeastern areas of the Island on Tuesday. Rainfall amounts will exceed 50 mm in some locations. The Environment and Climate Change Canada Weather Office in Gander has issued rainfall warnings for the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas until Tuesday evening. At the same time, we are going to […]

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2 years ago

Bay Roberts may soon allow tiny homes

The Town of Bay Roberts could soon allow tiny homes to be built in the community. NTV’s Kyle Brookings reports.

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2 years ago

Deal between provincial government, fourth-tier soccer club in England raising eyebrows

It’s a sponsorship that raised a few eyebrows on both sides of the Atlantic ocean.  A deal between the provincial government and a lower-level soccer club in England has some questioning the benefits of such an arrangement. NTV’s Don Bradshaw has more.

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2 years ago

Some processors agree to pay more to start capelin fishery

The capelin fishery is going ahead after the latest impasse was broken this weekend.  Last week, the FFAW announced harvesters would not fish at the price chosen by the price-setting panel.  But now, several processing companies have come together and agreed to pay a higher price.  Five companies have signed on to pay thirty cents […]

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