The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested a man in Paradise for numerous driving offences. Police observed a male operating a vehicle in a dangerous manner while conducting routine patrols on Paradise Road around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Officers did not initiate a traffic stop with the vehicle due to concerns for public safety. Officers searched the […]
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Lloyd Parrott, Minister of Government Services and Minister of Red Tape Reduction, and Barry Petten, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, will launch province-wide red tape reduction consultations this morning. The launch will take place at the Alt Hotel, 125 Water Street, St. John’s, in the Indigo Room, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The ministers will […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at the following Central Zone sites: A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre, BuchansFriday, October 30 from 8:00 a.m. until Tuesday, November 3 at 5:00 p.m.Thursday, November 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Baie Verte Peninsula […]
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Collision Clinic is now accepting applications for its 23rd annual Enriching Lives Car Giveaway Program. This program gives a fully reconditioned vehicle to an individual who finds themselves lacking the financial means to purchase a vehicle at this time. Each year, accident-damaged but repairable vehicles go to waste. Collision Clinic purchases one of those vehicles, […]
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A St. John’s business owner is raising concerns about safety downtown after he says his friend was assaulted while walking along the street Thursday morning. In a Facebook post, Darren Holloran said his friend, Michael So, was walking to buy a present for a staff member when a woman allegedly came out of a store […]
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George Street will become the province’s biggest costume party Saturday night as Mardi Gras returns for Halloween. The annual event takes place Saturday, featuring music, dancing and the popular Bud Light Costume Competition, with more than $10,000 in prizes up for grabs. DJ PR3M will kick off the entertainment from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., followed […]
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I try to learn something new every day. Often that information isn’t actually sought out by me. It just arrives at my door and falls into my lap. It is most welcome. Recently our family – being me and wife Judy, our three sons and their families – sat down to salt beef, potatoes, cabbage, […]
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The clocks are set to fall back by one hour this weekend, but should Newfoundland and Labrador end time changes? Many other provinces and territories have decided to stop the switch from Daylight Saving to Standard Time. No decisions have been made in Newfoundland and Labrador, but Premier Tony Wakeham did not rule out the […]
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The Bank of Canada hiked interest rates this week, and warned more increases could be on the way. Mortgage brokers and financial analysts are speaking out about what that could mean for your bottom line. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.
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Legislation to cut the provincial gas tax was officially introduced in the House of Assembly Thursday. The four-month gas tax cut will be extended if Brent crude oil remains about $89 a barrel. The federal government, meanwhile, is highlighting Churchill Falls in next week’s budget. NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.
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