For the first time since taking office, Premier Tony Wakeham has shuffled his cabinet. In total, seven ministers are on the move or have been given new responsibilities. That includes Joedy Wall, who is now the new Minister of Health, and Andrea Barbour, who has been sworn in as the province’s Environment Minister. NTV’s Legislative […]
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An investigation is underway after two people were injured in a collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near Brigus Junction last week. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, an RCMP officer was conducting a traffic stop, with emergency lights activated, on the westbound side of the TCH. He had returned to his vehicle and was rear-ended […]
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Hurricane Melissa remains a Category 5 hurricane this morning as it makes its approach to the island nation of Jamaica. The outer bands of the storm are already bringing tropical storm-force winds to Jamaica, with catastrophic hurricane-force winds expected to begin during the next few hours. In the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, […]
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On Monday evening, the RNC received a call of a collision in the east end of St. John’s involving two vehicles. Responding officers determined that one of the drivers involved was impaired by alcohol. The 69-year-old male was charged with impaired operation of a vehicle and over 80. He was released to appear in court […]
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Just after 11:00 p.m. on Monday evening, the RNC observed a stolen vehicle being operated in the city center of St. John’s. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled. A pursuit ensued, and the vehicle stopped in the downtown area. The two occupants attempted to flee on foot but were caught […]
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