Harbour Grace RCMP is investigating an arson that occurred at the former CHVO building on CHVO Drive in Carbonear on June 4. Shortly after 6:30 p.m., police received the report of the fire that was observed by a motorist who was passing by. Police and firefighters attended the scene and the blaze was quickly extinguished, preventing […]
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The weather can most certainly be way nicer in CBS than in St. John’s. However, this isn’t an everyday occurrence. It takes a very particular weather pattern. I discussed the reasoning behind the CBS micro-climate during Wednesday night’s NTV Evening News Hour.
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The RNC is searching for missing person, Jacob Heffernan of St. John’s. The 19-year-old was last seen on Wednesday afternoon in the area of Suvla Street. Heffernan is 5’4” tall, 130 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Heffernan is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To […]
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The Town of Buchans is warning residents about a black bear roaming around the lower part of town. Residents are advised to use caution in this area and keep any garbage bags inside. Wildlife officials will be contacted today if the bear remains in the area.
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On June 22 Parks Canada will open the Northwest River in Terra Nova National Park to anglers for a salmon quota of 100 fish. Parks Canada will continue to monitor the number of salmon returning to the Northwest River. In 2001, salmon numbers observed in the Northwest River were alarmingly low with just 153 salmon […]
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Today the Public Utilities Board will provide details regarding the Petroleum Products Pricing Review. Executive Director and Board Secretary Jo-Anne Galarneau will speak on behalf of the Board about the aspects of the review. This briefing will support a better understanding of the process of petroleum price setting and share the preliminary findings completed by […]
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Marine Atlantic will provide an update today on the Ala’suinu. Last week Marine Atlantic announced that there were mechanical problems on the Ala’suinu. At 11:00 a.m. today Captain Anderson Noel, Director of Fleet Operations, and Colin Tibbo, Vice President of Customer Experience will provide an update on the mechanical and schedule impacts in St. John’s.
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At 2:00 a.m. this morning the RNC was called to a complaint in the center city of St. John’s where a man was breaking into a residence by forcing the door open with his shoulder. Officers spoke with the homeowner who was not at home and said police could search as nobody should be in […]
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Roads are wet across most of Newfoundland today. There continues to be fog on the Avalon and parts of central. In Labrador, roads are bare and dry. The Beaumont Hamel continues to be reassigned to the Fogo Island/Change Island service. Air service is in place today between Charlottetown and Norman Bay. There are several flight […]
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Most fuel prices are down today, the only exception being propane heating fuel which increased by 0.8 cents. Gas dropped by 3.6 cents per litre. Diesel motor fuel on the Island decreased by up to 3.0 cents and in western Labrador diesel decreased by 4.9 cents per litre. Furnace and stove oil decreased by 2.54 […]
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