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3 years ago
Justice, News

RNC make arrest following assault in Mount Pearl Sunday evening

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary made an arrest last night in connection with a report of an assault on Riverview Avenue in Mount Pearl. On Sunday, August 6, at approximately 8:15 p.m. RNC responded to a residence on Riverview Avenue in Mount Pearl following a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers contained the home and […]

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3 years ago
News, Politics

Province to phase out 1.6 km school bussing rule

In a month students and teachers will be back in the classroom but a question on many parents’ minds is how will their child get to school? Today Premier Andrew Furey announced the province is taking steps to make student transportation more accessible by phasing out the 1.6 kilometre bussing rule. The phasing out will […]

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3 years ago
News

Canadian Federation of Students calling for immediate action to save the Student Wellness and Counselling Centre at MUNL

Students are worried about the recent reports of the risk of Memorial’s Student Wellness and Counselling Centre (SWCC) losing its accreditation, and the consequences that would follow to the wellness services offered on campus. The Canadian Federation of Students – Newfoundland and Labrador (CFSNL) are echoing the call for action from students for immediate increased […]

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3 years ago
News, Politics

NDP calling on government to do more to reduce harm from drug addiction

NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn, MHA for St. John’s Centre, is calling on government to deal with the gaps in addiction supports, in harm reduction education, and take action before more people die from preventable drug overdoses.  “Families across the province are grieving after the spike in opioid related deaths. Our hearts go out to […]

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3 years ago
Health, News

Registered Nurses’ Union signs four year retention and stabilization contract

Late Friday, August 4, 2023 the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland & Labrador (RNU) signed a 4-year retention and stabilization contract with government on behalf of all Registered Nurses (RN) and Nurse Practitioners (NP). “RNs and NPs have been on the frontlines holding things together, while being without a contract since June 2022. They have shown […]

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3 years ago
Health, News

More temporary emergency room closures across the province this week due to staffing shortages

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is advising the public of emergency room closures in the province due to staffing shortages. Urgent care services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will only be available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. today, Tuesday and Thursday. The Green Bay Health Centre in Springdale […]

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3 years ago
News

RNC advising public of large police presence in Mount Pearl

There has been a large police presence on Riverview Avenue in Mount Pearl since late Sunday night into this morning. RNC has advised the public of this presence via social media. It is unsure at this time what the RNC are investigating on Riverview Avenue in Mount Pearl but they say “The situation has just […]

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3 years ago
Justice, News

Taxi operator in Corner Brook assaulted by customer who then fled from police

Around 2:30 a.m. this morning, RNC officers responded to the report of an assault on Central Street in Corner Brook. A taxi operator reported being struck in the head by a customer with a wine bottle. He received medical care for minor injuries. Patrol Officers were assisted by RNC PDS in conducting a search for […]

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3 years ago
News

Family of four displaced following a fire in Sunnyside over the weekend

A family of four has been displaced by a weekend fire that destroyed their house in the community of Sunnyside. Canadian Red Cross volunteers are helping the two adults and four children with emergency lodging, transportation, and purchases like clothing and food. There were no injuries from the fire along Main Road.

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3 years ago
NTV Weather Update, Weather

Northerly flow starts the new workweek

An area of low pressure to the east of the Avalon Peninsula dominates today’s weather pictures. This low is part of the system that brought bouts of heavy rain to the southern and eastern sections of the Island on Sunday. Which, if you were like me, made for a not-so-great ride on the highway. The […]

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