Month: August 2026

1 month ago

Better Business Bureau provides tips to help families shop smarter this back-to-school season

As families prepare for the new school year, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving the Atlantic Provinces is encouraging consumers to plan ahead, stick to a budget, and stay alert for scams while shopping.  Whether you prefer in-person shopping or browsing online, staying informed and prepared can make this busy time more manageable and cost-effective.  “Back-to-school […]

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1 month ago

RNC in Corner Brook arrest impaired driver

The RNC arrested a female for impaired driving in the Corner Brook region. Around 10 p.m. Monday, an officer observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Grenfell Drive. The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop however, the operator fled. A short while later the occupied vehicle was located on Phillip […]

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1 month ago

ARE YOU ALL READY? 208th edition of the Royal St. John’s Regatta set for Wednesday, weather permitting; NTV will be live with the women’s and men’s championship races

For more than two centuries, the Royal St. John’s Regatta has been part of the fabric of life in this province. It’s a sporting tradition unlike any other, one that has survived generations, changing times, and even the occasional windy August day or, in recent times, a pandemic. And tomorrow, that remarkable history continues with […]

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1 month ago

Regatta concert set for this evening in St. John’s

The Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee, in partnership with the province, will showcase its concert this evening from 5:30pm to 9 p.m. at the The Bandstand, The Boulevard, Quidi Vidi Lake. Admission: Free. All Ages. “I am thrilled to invite everyone to take in the 2026 Regatta Eve Concert, made possible through the generous support of the Government of Newfoundland and […]

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1 month ago

Upcoming change to entrance for new emergency department at Health Sciences Centre

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is advising the public that the new emergency department (ED) at the Health Sciences Centre (300 Prince Phillip Drive in St. John’s) opens for patient care on Saturday, August 8 at 7:30 a.m. Patients are advised to proceed to the new entrance. Emergency Department (ED) entrance: Patients presenting to the ED will […]

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1 month ago

NL Regiment stars Ben Veitch and Quinn Norman playing for Canada at Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton

Canada is off to a winning start at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton. The Canadians opened the tournament Monday night with a convincing 7-3 victory over Switzerland. And two Newfoundland players are helping Canada chase gold. St. John’s native Ben Veitch found the back of the net in the win. The 16-year-old is coming […]

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1 month ago

Clarenville RCMP seeking public’s assistance locating stolen vehicle

Clarenville RCMP is investigating a theft of a vehicle from this past weekend. Anyone with information about this crime, including the location of the stolen vehicle, is being asked to contact police. Around 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 3, police responded to a vehicle theft report. The theft occurred sometime between Saturday, Aug. 1 at 5:00 […]

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1 month ago

Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls on Premier Tony Wakeham to scrap provincial sales tax on home heating

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Premier Tony Wakeham to scrap the provincial sales tax on home heating after New Democrat member of the house of assembly Sheilagh O’Leary recently called for the change. “The fastest way for the government to make life more affordable is to make things cost less,” said Devin Drover, […]

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1 month ago

RNC Arrest Suspect After Robbery With Edged Weapon on Commonwealth Avenue

Just after 9:30pm on Monday, August 3rd, RNC responded to a robbery on Commonwealth Avenue in Mount Pearl. The male victim reported that he was robbed with an edged weapon and the suspect fled on foot. After searching the area, a man matching the suspect’s description was found on the trail system and arrested. The […]

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1 month ago

Heavy rain across Labrador fuels periods of rain and increased wind across Newfoundland Tuesday

Ryan Harding, NTV Weather Centre Rain with a stronger wind front moves west to east across Island Tuesday Tuesday brings a thin band of rain that looks to drop 5-10 mm quickly on most regions of Newfoundland. There is an increase south wind gusting 40-60 km/h in front of the rain, arriving a few hours […]

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