Month: April 2026

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Provincial budget to be delivered April 29; NTV News to bring one-hour live show from 2-3 p.m.

The province will deliver the first budget of the new government on Wednesday, April 29. Budget 2026, according to Premier Tony Wakeham, will focus on improving life for the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador and identifying opportunities for the province’s future. Finance minister Craig Pardy will deliver the Budget 2026 speech at 2:00 p.m. (1:30 […]

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Trinity-Conception District RCMP warns residents of telephone scam

Trinity-Conception District RCMP is reminding the public to be scam aware after a Harbour Grace resident was contacted via telephone by someone impersonating a bank employee. Scammers can use personal or financial information obtained illegally and pressure tactics to attempt to trick you, so it’s essential you take steps to protect yourself. Trinity-Conception District RCMP […]

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Province says partnership with Hope Air strengthens medical travel assistance

The province was joined by Hope Air CEO Mark Rubinstein to announce a continuing pilot partnership with the national charity. Hope Air provides non-emergency medical travel support to patients in financial need who must leave their communities to access specialized insured medical care. A continuation of the pilot partnership ensures residents facing financial and geographical […]

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House of Assembly resumes this afternoon

The House of Assembly resumes this afternoon following the Easter break Premier Tony Wakeham has indicated that a date for the provincial budget will be announced this week. This will be the PC government’s first budget since winning last year’s provincial general election. NTV’s legislative reporter Ben Cleary will have all the details at 5:30 […]

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Rain and freezing rain in the forecast for most regions of the province

ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: Rain ending near noon then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Amount 2 to 4 mm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 near noon. Temperature falling to plus 1 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight: Cloudy. Freezing rain beginning this evening. Rain […]

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RCMP executes warrant at Summerford home, drugs and weapons seized

Two people were arrested Thursday after a traffic stop and the search of a residence in Summerford resulted in the seizure of drugs, firearms and items consistent with drug trafficking. On April 16, police stopped a vehicle in the Twillingate area as part of an ongoing investigation. Olwen Antsey, 55, was taken into custody without […]

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Canada Post reports $1.57 billion loss before tax for 2025

Canada Post’s financial situation deteriorated significantly in 2025 as labour uncertainty weighed on the business, and decades-old rules and frameworks continued to impede the company’s modernization and its ability to compete. The severity of the Corporation’s financial situation underscores the urgency to transform and meet the modern needs of the country. The company’s 2025 loss before […]

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New MRI scanners to be unveiled at Ambulatory Health Hub in St. John’s

Health officials and government leaders will unveil a new set of MRI scanners at the Ambulatory Health Hub today. The province, alongside the Health Care Foundation and NL Health Services, is hosting an event this morning at 10:30 a.m. to showcase the newly installed MRI units. The scanners are expected to improve access to advanced […]

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Gas and Diesel Prices Fall Again

Some good news for those fueling up today, as the province is seeing a second straight day of significant decreases to the price of gasoline and diesel. The price of gas is down seven cents a litre, while diesel drops by 18.7 cents per litre. Furnace oil is down by 16.21 cents per litre, and […]

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16-Year Old Arrested For Assault, Property Damage in West End

Monday, April 20th just after 9:30pm, RNC were called to a disturbance at a residence in the west end of St. John’s. Once on the scene, officers spoke to the complainant and witnesses, then arrested a 16-year old female. She has been charged with Assault, Property Damage, and Breach of Release Order. She was held […]

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