Month: April 2026

2 weeks ago

RCMP Traffic Services West suspends licence of driver caught speeding

RCMP Traffic Services West seized the vehicle of a 22-year-old woman on Tuesday after she was stopped for speeding on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH). Just after 1:30 p.m. on April 28, RCMP Traffic Services West stopped a vehicle travelling 156 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone on the Trans-Canada Highway near Hampden. The woman was […]

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RCMP warns of ultra-potent synthetic opioid, 10× stronger than fentanyl, found in NL

RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador is warning the public after confirming that a dangerous synthetic opioid has been seized by police in this province for the first time. N-Propionitrile chlorphine, also known as cychlorphine, is a synthetic opioid believed to be at least ten times more potent than fentanyl. Laboratory testing has confirmed that a quantity […]

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2 weeks ago

Province warns residents of polar bear sightings near the community of St. Lewis, Labrador

The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is monitoring reports of a polar bear near the community of St. Lewis in Labrador. Conservation officers with the department are monitoring the area and encouraging residents to take appropriate steps to avoid a polar bear encounter. Residents should keep pets inside or under close supervision, travel in […]

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2 weeks ago

Vehicle of 22-year-old woman seized after travelling 56km/h over the speed limit

RCMP Traffic Services West seized the vehicle of a 22-year-old woman on Tuesday after she was stopped for speeding on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH). Just after 1:30 p.m. on April 28, RCMP Traffic Services West stopped a vehicle travelling 156 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone on the Trans-Canada Highway near Hampden. The woman was […]

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2 weeks ago

Sun and mid-teens continues for large portion of Newfoundland and Labrador into Thursday

Ryan Harding, NTV Weather Centre Sun and cloud and warming as we go is the sentiment for the majority of the province Thursday, continuing from what has been a great week with spring temperatures finally reaching Newfoundland and Labrador. Cloud starts to break through parts of Newfoundland and Labrador Thursday The sun and cloud continues […]

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2 weeks ago

19-Year Old Faces Assault Charges After Leaving Mother With Facial Injuries

Around 2:00am on April 30th, RNC responded to a disturbance at a residence in the east end of St. John’s. Upon arrival, police found a woman with facial injuries and arrested her 19-year old son. He has been charged with assault and taken to lockup to be held for court.

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2 weeks ago

Gas Prices Up Again in Thursday Update

The Public Utilities Board has issued its latest round of fuel price adjustments, and gas has gone up again. Gasoline rises by 3.6 cents per litre and other fuels are up by smaller amounts. Diesel increases by 0.7 cpl, and furnace oil is up by just over half a cent. In parts of Labrador, diesel […]

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2 weeks ago

Budget 2026: Health measures include plan to address travel nurses

In today’s budget, there are some new offerings for controversial travel nursing spending, a plan to pay off a large debt within the health authority and an aim to attack wait times. NTV’s Jodi Cooke reports.

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2 weeks ago

Budget 2026: Tories announce measures to improve justice system, public safety

More funding for police officers, provincial court judges and Crown attorney’s are some more commitments made in Budget 2026. As NTV’s Beth Penney tells us, the initiatives aim to make communities across the province safer.

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2 weeks ago

‘Turning the Tide’ marine industry winners announced

Some of the most notable and influential people in this province’s marine industry were recognized today. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley was at the awards announcement and files this story.

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