2 months ago
Island-wide snow arrives Wednesday morning, rain trickles into afternoon across Avalon
Ryan Harding, NTV Weather Centre Wednesday brings a mix across the Avalon while the rest of the island is looking at a morning and afternoon of snow. In fact, Newfoundland saw a similar day to this the last time snow touched down with a 5-10 cm range across the island. By 8 am snow has […]
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2 months ago
Sheshatshiu RCMP asking for public’s assistance locating missing person Matthew Penunsi
Sheshatshiu RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 34-year-old Matthew Penunsi. He was last seen on Monday, March 2, around 8:00 p.m. on Mackenzie Drive in Sheshatshiu. Matthew is described as approximately 5’8” tall and 123 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. Police and family are concerned for his well-being and would like […]
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2 months ago
69-year-old man charged with aggravated assault, assault causing bodily harm
The RNC has made an arrest following an assault in Conception Bay South. On Feb. 22, Operational Patrol Services responded to a medical call at a home in Foxtrap where a woman was transported to hospital with serious injuries. The Major Crime Unit and Intimate Partner Violence Unit were engaged and as a result of […]
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2 months ago
Bay St. George RCMP arrest trio for theft, fraud
Two women and a man from Stephenville were arrested by Bay St. George RCMP this weekend in connection with the theft and fraudulent use of another person’s credit card. On Saturday, Feb. 28, police received a report that a purse was stolen outside a grocery store, and that a credit card inside had been used […]
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2 months ago
Bay du Nord deal rumoured to be imminent, as premier prepares ‘significant announcement’ at Delta Hotel this evening
Premier Tony Wakeham will make a significant announcement this evening. The news comes as rumours swirl that government has reached a potential deal on the Bay du Nord offshore oil project. In a press release issued yesterday, the provincial Liberals said a deal with Equinor is rumoured to be imminent. They added their party “stands […]
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2 months ago
RCMP Traffic Services West and Rocky Harbour RCMP stop excessive speeder on Route 430
A 20-year-old driver is without her car and licence after she was stopped for excessive speeding by RCMP Traffic Services West Saturday afternoon near Rocky Harbour. On Feb. 28, shortly before 3:30 p.m., police patrolling Route 430 through Gros Morne National Park observed a vehicle travelling at a speed of 133 km/hr in an 80 […]
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2 months ago
Gander Airport International Lounge designated as a Registered Heritage Structure
The iconic mid-century-modern Gander Airport International Lounge has received provincial designation as a Registered Heritage Structure. The Gander Airport International Lounge was constructed in 1958 and opened in 1959. The lounge is an example of mid-century modern architecture and the “Jet Age” style. It was designed by Canadian architect John M. Lyle & Associates, with […]
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2 months ago
Harbour Breton RCMP seizes vehicle of suspended driver
A 49-year-old suspended driver had his vehicle seized by police Saturday during a traffic stop near Conne River. On Feb. 28, shortly before 12:30 p.m., an officer patrolling Route 360 pulled over a vehicle headed northbound near the Conne River turnoff. During the traffic stop, police learned that the driver was operating with a suspended […]
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2 months ago
Teachers disappointed with lack of education commitments in throne speech, says NLTA
The NLTA says educators across Newfoundland and Labrador are disappointed with the lack of education-related commitments delivered by the province’s new government on Monday in the House of Assembly. “This new government had an opportunity in its first Throne Speech to clearly state that it is listening to educators and committed to improving the k-12 […]
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