Dr. Maxime Geoffroy has been selected as the chief research scientist aboard the Tara polar station. The news was confirmed by the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University this morning. He is the only Canadian scientist participating in one of the world’s most ambitious Arctic research drifts. Dr. Geoffroy and his team are currently […]
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The Labrador District General Investigation Section (GIS) arrested two people Wednesday night after a residential search resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine and other drug paraphernalia. On August 5, Labrador District GIS executed a search warrant at home on Brett Street as part of an ongoing investigation. Additional support was provided by officers from […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is reminding the public that the new emergency department (ED) at the Health Sciences Centre opens for patient care on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. Patients are advised to proceed to the new entrance. Emergency Department (ED) entrance: Patients presenting to the ED will use the new entrance which is adjacent […]
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Two Newfoundland hockey stars are one win away from playing for international gold. Ben Veitch and Quinn Norman, standout players with the hometown Newfoundland Regiment, are wearing the Maple Leaf today as Canada battles Finland in the semifinal of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Veitch, 16, has been putting on a show. The St. John’s native […]
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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is investigating the cause of a collision between a passenger car and a commercial vehicle on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) early this morning. Just after 12:00 a.m. on August 6, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responded to a collision on the TCH near the weigh scales. Members of the Grand Falls-Windsor Fire Department and […]
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A popular brand of chicken burgers is being taken off shelves. Leadbetter Foods Inc. issued a recall for Compliments’ Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers due to an allergen risk over undeclared egg, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). “Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product,” the notice said. The affected products came in 680-gram […]
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Holy Cross Nutra Holdings defeated Conception Bay South 4-0 as they opened their title defense Thursday night in St. John’s. Zoe Rowe had a hat trick while Teri Murphy added one. Both players would feature in the league’s regular season awards and all-star team, with Rowe taking top honours as regular season MVP. Holy Cross […]
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Around 6:20pm Thursday, RNC responded to a break and enter in progress in CBS. Upon arrival, officers observed two suspects fleeing the home. The K9 Unit was engaged and helped take a 27-year old woman into custody, although she sustained a minor injury and was taken to hospital prior to the lock-up. A short time […]
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Ryan Harding, NTV Weather Centre Sunny skies and humidity travels across island Friday The sun returns to the west and south coast to kick off Friday, giving a runway for the mid-20’s as daytime highs. The humidity, however, will have those base temperatures feeling closer to the 30 degree mark. Some extra cloud lingers through […]
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