Month: July 2024

2 years ago

A decent Thursday on tap for the Island, while showers and t’storms move across the Big Land

The forecast for the next few days looks fairly uneventful across the Province, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Here is my latest forecast from Wednesday’s NTV Evening News Hour.

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2 years ago

Whitbourne RCMP investigates theft of Snack Shack structure; seeks public’s assistance

Whitbourne RCMP is investigating the theft of a wooden structure used as a food canteen called the ‘Snack Shack’, which was stolen from Markland on June 30. Police received the report on Sunday evening that the structure, which was used by youth in the area to sell food items, was taken from the side of […]

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2 years ago

Police responds to two-vehicle collision, one driver arrested for impaired operation

Following a two-vehicle collision that occurred on June 28, Burin Peninsula RCMP arrested a man for impaired operation. Shortly before noon on Friday, police received the report of the collision that occurred on Ville Marie Drive in Marystown and attended the scene.  One of the involved drivers, a 61-year-old man, showed signs of alcohol impairment, […]

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2 years ago

New Petro-Canada and Orangestore officially opens on province’s west coast

North Sun Energy, a co-ownership between North Atlantic and Petro-Canada, announced the opening of their newest Petro-Canada and Orangestore gas and convenience location in Corner Brook today. An official ribbon cutting marked the celebration today, with David Button, President of North Sun Energy, and Corner Brook Deputy Mayor, Linda Chaisson, overseeing the ceremonial event. This […]

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2 years ago

Raven KASTER miniboat has successfully landed in Portugal after 69 days at sea

A project that started in a Grade 8 classroom at Frank Roberts Junior High is making headlines once again. The Raven KASTER miniboat has landed on a sandy beach in Portugal, sailing all the way from Ireland. The miniboat was first recovered on a beach in Ireland in 2019 after it’s original launch here in […]

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2 years ago

Minister Parsons Announces Support for EXCITE! Rural Health Simulation Lab

The Provincial Government is supporting the EXCITE! Corporation as they establish a new simulation laboratory that will assist with recruitment, training and retention of qualified rural healthcare professionals. Today, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology – Andrew Parsons, announced an investment of $178,750 from the province’s Regional Development Program towards the creation of a Rural […]

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2 years ago

Memorial University Faculty of Medicine Expanding Seats

Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine is expanding seats for Newfoundland and Labrador students as the undergraduate medical education program will increase to 85 seats from 80 seats in September 2024. This comes as a result of significant financial investments from the Provincial Government, with Budget 2024 committing $2 million to increase the number of Faculty […]

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2 years ago

H.G.R. Mews Centre Pool Closure Extended

The closure of the pool, steam room and sauna at the H.G.R. Mews Centre has been extended. Maintenance work is still underway. The remainder of the community centre is open. An update will be provided on Thursday.

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2 years ago

Woman arrested following incident in downtown area of St. John’s

Tuesday evening the RNC were called to a residence in the downtown area of St John’s, to a report of unknown trouble in progress. Responding officers spoke to several witnesses and as a result, a 34-year-old woman was arrested and charged with uttering threats and breach of probation. She will appear in court this morning.

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2 years ago

Environment Ministers to Meet in St. John’s

Today, there will be a meeting of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment in St. John’s. Ministers will explore carbon management and discuss climate change adaptation and resilience. The meeting is made up of environment ministers from each of the provinces and territories and the Government of Canada. Minister of Environment and Climate […]

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