Month: August 2026

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Why now? Opposition parties question the timing of Premier Tony Wakeham’s cabinet shuffle

Seven Ministers are on the move or have been given new responsibilities following Premier Tony Wakeham’s cabinet shuffle on Thursday. The switch up comes just days after the announcement of a new Churchill Falls deal with Quebec. Opposition House Leader Lisa Dempster says she’s heard concerns from residents about mischaracterizations in the deal and that […]

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Atlantic Chamber of Commerce welcomes appointment of Minister of Red Tape Reduction

The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce today welcomed the appointment of the Honourable Lloyd Parrott as Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Red Tape Reduction. “The creation of a dedicated Minister of Red Tape Reduction is a significant and positive step,” said Rhonda Tulk-Lane, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. “Excessive regulation […]

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Bay St. George RCMP tickets uninsured driver after hit and run collision

St. Anthony RCMP arrested a 43-year-old man after responding to a disturbance at a local hotel Thursday morning. At approximately 9:40 a.m. on August 20, police were called to a hotel in St. Anthony where a patron was causing a disturbance. The man was a guest of the hotel and pulled the facility’s fire alarm […]

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5 hours ago

Premier announces new senior appointments

Premier Tony Wakeham has announced changes within the province’s executive. Craig Davis is appointed as Deputy Minister of the Department of Seniors. Jeannine Herritt is appointed as Deputy Minister of the Department of Social Supports and Well-Being. Tracy King is appointed as Deputy Minister of the Department of Health and Community Services. Colleen Stockley is appointed as Deputy Minister […]

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Bay St. George RCMP investigating fatal collision on the Trans-Canada Highway

Bay St. George RCMP and RCMP Traffic Services are investigating a two-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway that resulted in the death of one individual on Thursday afternoon. At approximately 12:30 p.m. on August 20, Bay St. George RCMP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Flat […]

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7 hours ago

NL student receives the Beaverbrook Vimy Prize

Back in July, 16 students from across Canada, France, England, and Germany took part in a 10-day experiential program, known as the Beaverbrook Vimy Prize. One of the Beaverbrook Vimy Prize recipients was Nicolas Abrard from St. John’s. The program, open to students ages 15 to 17, offers an immersive educational program where students explore […]

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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP investigating theft of boat motor, public assistance requested

Police in Grand Falls-Windsor are investigating the theft of an outboard boat motor from a local dealership, and asking anyone with information about this crime or those responsible to come forward. On August 19, 2026 around 10:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a business on Hardy […]

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7 hours ago

Province establishes ‘New Team Labrador’

The provincial government is establishing a new team focused on ensuring Labradorians benefit from the significant economic and development opportunities ahead, while identifying and responding to potential community, infrastructure, health, education and public safety impacts associated with major projects in the region. Lela Evans, Minister of Labrador Affairs, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation and […]

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11 hours ago

Improving conditions across Newfoundland and Labrador Friday leads into beautiful weekend

Ryan Harding, NTV Weather Centre Sun breaks west and travels east throughout Friday in Newfoundland Friday starts with a small blemish of rain on the southwest coast, holding a modest 1-3 mm in it. Fueled by a west wind, that rain travels across the south coast, tapering off just before making landfall on the Burin […]

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NTV Morning Weather Checkpoint

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