Month: October 2026

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Brad Gushue begins new chapter in the broadcast booth

One of Canada’s all-time greatest curlers is trading the ice for the broadcast booth, as Newfoundland and Labrador’s Brad Gushue begins the next chapter of an extraordinary career. Gushue made his full-time analyst debut at the Grand Slam of Curling’s Co-op Invitational in Victoria, B.C., running from October 13 to 18, bringing decades of experience […]

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RCMP Traffic Services West stops driver travelling more than twice the limit in a construction zone

RCMP Traffic Services West seized the vehicle of an out-of-province driver after he was caught travelling more than 50 km/h over the speed limit on the Trans-Canada Highway on Tuesday morning. Around 8:45 a.m. on October 13, a Traffic Services West officer on patrol observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed through […]

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St. John’s dog named new face of Trupanion

A husky from St. John’s has just been named the new face of Trupanion. Seven dogs and three cats from across North America will be the new faces of the insurance provider. Lupin, an eight-year-old dog, beat out nearly 6000 other pets to win the annual truFam contest. Lupin’s pet parents say they always knew […]

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Lotto Max jackpot hits record $90 million

The Lotto Max jackpot has reached a record $90 million, the largest lottery prize ever offered in Canada. The jackpot grew after Tuesday night’s $85-million top prize went unclaimed. The next draw is Friday, giving lottery players in Newfoundland and Labrador a chance to win the historic jackpot. The draw will also feature 18 Maxmillions […]

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RNC issued more than 300 tickets, arrested multiple impaired drivers over Thanksgiving weekend

Hundreds of tickets were issued and multiple drivers were arrested over the Thanksgiving long weekend. The collaboration between the RNC and RCMP was part of Operation Impact, a national public awareness campaign from October 9-12. A total of 308 tickets were issued, primarily for speeding, including a number of offences in construction zones. Police also […]

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Unifor to hold forestry march and rally in Corner Brook Friday

Unifor Local 64 will host a march and rally in Corner Brook this Friday to highlight the importance of forestry jobs and the future of Newfoundland and Labrador’s forestry industry. The event will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., bringing together union members, mill employees, retirees and community supporters. Participants are asked to assemble […]

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RCMP ticket St. Bernard’s woman for operating vehicle without insurance

RCMP ticketed a woman and seized her vehicle on Sunday evening following a traffic stop where police found she did not have proper insurance. Just before 5:00 p.m. on October 11, while patrolling the TCH, officers stopped a vehicle that had been reported as driving erratically in the area. The driver was unable to provide […]

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Grand Falls-Windsor sets date for municipal by-election

Residents of Grand Falls-Windsor will head to the polls Dec. 1 to elect a new member of Town Council following the recent passing of Deputy Mayor Rod Bennett. Polling stations will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with locations to be announced in the coming weeks. Nomination Day is November 9, from 8 […]

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Province expected to outline fall flu and COVID-19 vaccination plan

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, is expected to provide more details about the province’s fall influenza and COVID-19 vaccination plan. Fitzgerald is scheduled to speak with reporters this afternoon at the Confederation Building in St. John’s. NTV’s Bailey Howard will be covering the story and will have more details […]

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Town-wide Boil Water Advisory remains in effect in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is reminding residents and businesses that the town-wide Boil Water Advisory remains in effect until further notice. The advisory was issued one month ago today on September 14. Municipal water quality is being continuously monitored by the town. The public will be notified once this advisory is lifted. The […]

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