Month: May 2026

3 weeks ago

Forest fire season now in effect on island of Newfoundland

Forest fire season is in effect on the Island of Newfoundland beginning today, May 1, until September 30. Forest fire season will be in effect in Labrador from May 15 to September 30. During forest fire season, a permit is required to burn vegetation, wood or paper. Permits are available from provincial Forest Management District Offices. […]

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3 weeks ago

RNC training exercise next week in Wabush

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) will be conducting tactical training in Wabush next week. Residents should not be alarmed if they see an increased police presence in the area of the wastewater treatment building during the afternoons of Monday through Friday (May 4-May 8). Members of the public are asked to avoid the area during […]

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3 weeks ago

Sheshatshiu RCMP seeking public’s help to locate missing person Etienne Pone

Sheshatshiu RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Etienne Pone.  Etienne’s family last heard from him Tuesday, April 30 around 10:00 p.m. He was last seen traveling on foot on Route 520 outside of Sheshatshiu, wearing a black jacket and jeans, brown shoes and a hat, and carrying a red backpack.   Police and […]

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3 weeks ago

Clarenville RCMP stops four speeding vehicles in ninety minutes

Four drivers were stopped for speeding in less than 90 minutes during a weekday traffic patrol in the Clarenville area Wednesday. Two received tickets under the Highway Traffic Act, while the other two were issued warnings for their speed. A fifth driver was also stopped for speeding later that night on the Trans-Canada Highway near Sunnyside and […]

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3 weeks ago

Finance minister hints at more cost-of-living relief if oil prices stay high in fall

Finance Minister Craig Pardy addressed the Board of Trade Friday about Budget 2026. He hinted there could be more cost-of-living relief in the fall, perhaps even cheques for residents, if oil prices stay high in the fall. NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.

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3 weeks ago

Judge approves sale of Stephenville airport

A Supreme Court judge has approved the sale of the Stephenville Airport, bringing to an end the ownership by Carl Dymond.

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3 weeks ago

Firefighters gather for powerful show of respect at funeral of Jim O’Toole

There was a powerful show of respect Friday at the funeral of firefighter Jim O’Toole.

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3 weeks ago

Defence begins to make case at Dean Penney murder trial

With the Crown resting its case, the defence has started to present its evidence at the Dean Penney murder trial, suggesting someone else may have been involved in the disappearance of Jennifer Hillier-Penney. NTV’s Becky Daley reports.

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3 weeks ago

Province rolling out new system for students to ride school buses in fall

The provincial government will roll out a new system for students to register to take school buses in the fall. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.

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3 weeks ago

Early childhood educators upset by lack of full compensation package in Budget 2026

Child care advocates say there were some positives to take from Budget 2026, but they’re disappointed by the lack of a full compensation package for early childhood educators. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.

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