The eastbound ramp connecting Peacekeepers Way to Lawrence Pond Road in Conception Bay South will be closed for the next several months. The closure will remain in place until late October and is necessary to facilitate the culvert replacement at the Lawrence Pond Brook. While this work is underway, motorists are advised to access Lawrence […]
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St. Anthony RCMP is investigating after a recreational vehicle (RV) was destroyed in a fire near Pistolet Bay on Friday, and asking anyone with information to contact the detachment. On the afternoon of July 24, St. Anthony RCMP received a complaint of a RV fire on the Western Brook cabin road, near Viking Lodge Motel. […]
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A 31-year-old man was arrested by RCMP Traffic Services West on Saturday for possession for the purpose of trafficking. He now faces multiple charges. On July 26, shortly before 9:45 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Main Road in Searston. The driver held a suspended driver’s license and was in possession […]
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Most fuel prices are down this week. Gas increased by 1.9 cents per litre. On the Island, diesel dropped two cents, and in fuel in Zones 13 and 13a decreased by 1.4 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island decreased by 1.73 cents. Stove oil heating fuel in Zones 13 and 13a fell by […]
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It is known throughout the world by such names as yarn bombing, graffiti knitting, urban knitting, guerilla knitting, or as it’s known in the town of Bonavista, “knitfiti.” It is a form of street art that is growing in popularity and its creations are garnering a lot of public attention and appreciation in the town […]
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Cuts to Marine Atlantic fares took effect today as part of a Canadian effort to reduce internal trade barriers, but some groups argue it still doesn’t go far enough. The St. John’s Board of Trade has written a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, arguing the cut also needs to include the price of commercial […]
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It’s been over a year since the province issued a tender for the construction of 50 housing units in Corner Brook. Now, it’s awarded a contract for 6 of those homes to be constructed by next year. Meanwhile, one MHA in the region is calling it a political ploy. NTV’s Becky Daley reports.
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As summer events continue across the province, plans are also beginning for fall and winter events. That includes preparations for the 20th anniversary of Cain’s Quest. This week, the organization announced its race route and prizes for the 2026 event. NTV’s Bailey Howard tells us more.
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