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5 months ago

Schools participate in Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month

Students in schools across Canada will participate in annual Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM) events hosted by Agriculture in the Classroom-Canada (AITC-Canada) for the entire month of March. CALM is a hands-on program that encourages children to learn about and celebrate agriculture. Agriculture in the Classroom Newfoundland and Labrador (AITC-NL) will deliver this program in […]

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5 months ago

PA system issues at Summerford school major concern for parents

For the past several months the PA system at a school in Summerford has been down for repairs, but parents says watching the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge highlights the need to ensure repairs are carried out as quickly as possible. NTV’s Colleen Lewis has more.

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5 months ago

Increased police presence in Long Harbour, no known threats to public

Placentia-Whitbourne RCMP advises the public that there will be an increased police presence in Long Harbour as police deal with an ongoing matter. There is no known threat to the general public at this time. Please avoid the area until further notice. We ask that the public refrain from approaching officers. In the interest of […]

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5 months ago

Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP arrests repeat offender for failing to comply with court-ordered conditions

Police arrested 28-year-old Jamie Gillam for failing to comply with court-ordered conditions after he was found in violation late Wednesday night. On Feb. 22, shortly after 10:30 p.m., police received a report that Jamie Gillam, 28, was at the Marine Atlantic terminal, in violation of the conditions of his release order. Police attended the terminal […]

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