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3 years ago
Business, News

District Drugs remains staple in Torbay after 60 years

District Drugs in Torbay has been a staple in the community for 60 years. Scott Gillingham and his family bought the business from the original owners, the Hogans in 2021. They’re not only celebrating six decades but the two families keeping the legacy alive. NTV’s Bailey Howard reports.

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3 years ago
Business, News

Salmon angling a good draw for tourism in central Newfoundland

Salmon angling season is open. One community in Central Newfoundland says it’s counting on a good summer for tourism. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.

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3 years ago
Places To Go

Places To Go: Essence Medical Team

Tonight on Places To Go, Sharon Snow introduces us to the Essence Medical Team.

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3 years ago
News, Sports

Sarah Reid and Team Canada remain perfect at FIBA U16 Americas Championship

Team Canada improved to 3-0 and punched their playoff ticket at the FIBA U16 Americas Championship in Mexico. The national team, which features St. John’s native Sarah Reid, defeated Argentia 92-45 Thursday to finish 3-0 in pool play. They now play in the quarterfinals on Saturday. The Canadians have medaled in each of the past […]

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3 years ago
Business, News

Demand growing for local newsletter ‘Green Bay Goings On’

A former newspaper editor and reporter is returning to familiar ground this summer, and he believes the demand for local community news has never been greater, even though many of them have folded over the past decade. Randy Edison has worked in the industry for decades and recently became self-employed in the tourism industry in […]

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3 years ago
Business, News

Slight increase in fuel prices this week

There is no major shock at the pumps this week as the Public Utilities Board set weekly price, however there is a slight increase for motorists this morning. Gas has gone up by one cent per litre. Diesel us up by a half a cent on the island and just shy of one cent for […]

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3 years ago
Business, News

St. John’s looking at allowing Uber not sitting well with one taxi company

St. John’s City Hall is looking at allowing Uber to operate in the capital city, but that’s not sitting well with one taxi company. NTV’s Becky Daley reports.

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3 years ago
Business, News

Miawpukek urges government consideration of wind-hydrogen development

The province is currently reviewing 19 bids on proposed wind-hydrogen projects in the province. Today, Chief Mi’sel Joe says it’s important government consider those with MOU partnerships with Miawpukek First Nation in making a decision. One of the most recent to sign on with Miawpukek is Terra Nova Hydrogen in an equity partnership on the […]

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3 years ago
Business, News

Progress being made on temporary shutdown of QNS & L railway supporting IOC Labrador mine

Rio Tinto says progress is being made on resuming operations at the IOC Mine in Labrador West. The railway servicing the mine was shut down two weeks ago because of wildfires in Quebec. Today, a spokesperson for Rio Tinto said the teams have made progress on repairs and built temporary infrastructure, allowing ore transportation to […]

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3 years ago
News, Sports

Sarah Reid and Team Canada win opener at Americas under-17 basketball tournament

Canada started the FIBA U16 Women’s Americas Championship Tuesday with a convincing 69-37 win over host Brazil. The Canadian lineup features 16-year-old St. John’s basketball star Sarah Reid, who played solid minutes for the national team in the tournament opener. Reid, just one of a handful of players from this province to ever play for […]

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