Month: July 2025

11 months ago

Long-time liberal cabinet minister Gerry Byrne not seeking re-election

Another long-time liberal cabinet minister has announced they are not running in the coming provincial election.  Today it was Gerry Byrne, the acting immigration minister, who announced his intention to step away from politics. That now means 9 of the 22 Liberals elected in 2021, have decided to leave politics in the past year. NTV’s […]

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11 months ago

Eighteen-year-old dies after moose-vehicle collision

An 18-year-old man has died after a moose-vehicle collision that happened on the Trans-Canada Highway near Whitbourne last Friday. The teen was driving an SUV and suffered serious injuries. He was rushed to the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s. Today, the RCMP confirmed the teenager succumb to his injuries. The incident was one of three moose-vehicle […]

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11 months ago

RNC investigating vehicle-pedestrian collision at St. John’s intersection

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating following a vehicle-pedestrian collision in St. John’s. Around 7 p.m. yesterday July 16, Operational Patrol Services responded to the intersection of Torbay Road and Highland Drive where a woman had been struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street. The 45-year-old woman was rushed to hospital for treatment […]

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11 months ago

Gerry Byrne not seeking re-election in upcoming provincial election

Longtime politician, Liberal MHA and Cabinet Minister Gerry Byrne has announced he won’t be seeking re-election in the coming provincial election Byrne is the latest minister to bow out in less than a week. So far this July John Haggie, Steve Crocker, Scott Reid and Siobhan Coady have also announced they will not seek re-election. […]

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11 months ago

Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP seeking assistance locating Ping Chang

Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 41-year-old Ping Chang. Chang was last seen around 3:30 a.m., July 16, 2025, on board Marine Atlantic vessel the Blue Puttees while sailing from North Sydney to Port aux Basques. She has black hair and brown eyes and is five feet six inches. She […]

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11 months ago

Byrne to provide update on Immigration

Minister of Jobs, Immigration and Growth Gerry Byrne will hold a media availability today to provide an update on immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador.  The availability will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Confederation Building.

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11 months ago

Crocker to address Maritime and Arctic Security and Safety Conference

Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology Steve Crocker will deliver opening remarks at the Maritime and Arctic Security and Safety Conference today. The event takes place at the Delta Hotel in St. John’s, beginning at 8:15 a.m. The event will be hosted by the Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association. The international conference examines the […]

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11 months ago

Good driving conditions across the province

Roads are bare and dry right across the province this morning with good visibility. The MV Beaumont Hamel will be late leaving for the 7:30 p.m. crossing this evening so it can take fuel. Other ferries are operating on schedule. There are no flight delays at the St. John’s International Airport, Gander International Airport, or […]

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11 months ago

More hot weather expected for parts of the Island

It will be another hot and humid day across the province. The Great Northern Peninsula and Baie Verte Peninsula are expected to see showers today. Amounts of 5 to 10 mm are expected. The remainder of the Island will see a mix of sun and cloud. Most of the Island will see temperatures near 30 […]

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11 months ago

Inflation ticks up slightly in June

In June, inflation rose 1.9 percent on a year-over-year basis, up from a 1.7 percent increase in May. Headline inflation grew at a faster pace, as gasoline prices fell to a lesser extent in June than in May. Additionally, faster price growth for some durable goods, such as passenger vehicles and furniture, put upward pressure […]

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