The province is moving forward with plans to advance offshore natural gas development after findings show significant potential in the Jeanne D’Arc Basin, valued at over $400 million. NTV’s Bailey Howard has the story.
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A man was arrested on May 31 after barricading himself inside a Newtown residence and refusing to surrender to police. New-Wes-Valley RCMP attended a residence on Main Street in Newtown early Sunday morning as part of an ongoing investigation into a prior report of assault. Police located the suspect, 65-year-old Jefforey Batten at the home, […]
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Starting June 1, WorkplaceNL will cover psychological injury due to harassment at work. This means that workers diagnosed with a psychological injury due to harassment in the workplace may be eligible for wage-loss benefits, health care benefits and return-to-work services through the workers’ compensation system. The diagnosis must be from a physician, nurse practitioner, psychologist or psychiatrist. In the context of WorkplaceNL coverage, workplace harassment involves aggressive, intimidating or […]
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It’s forest fire season and in a recent report conducted by Forests Canada, data shows that since 2023 communities across the country have been experiencing record-breaking wildfires, and extreme wildfires are evolving. The report outlines in the last three years alone, the demand for Forests Canada restoration knowledge, data analysis, and investment into forest recovery […]
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Hyundai has recalled more than 80,000 vehicles in Canada due to a “safety risk” that could lead to an increased risk of crash. The automaker said there could be a software problem on certain vehicles that could cause the front camera to malfunction. The recall includes 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz, and 2025/2026 Tucson models. The […]
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Canada Post has begun a business transformation that aims to strengthen their services. That’s after the postal service recorded a loss, before tax, of $205 million in the first quarter of 2026. Revenue fell by $181 million from last year as volumes declined across all lines of business. parcels, transition mail, and direct marketing fell […]
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ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: Snow except rain along the coast. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Snowfall amount 5 cm except rainfall amount 10 mm along the coast. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 increasing to 40 gusting to 60 this morning. Temperature steady near plus 2. UV index 1 or low. Tonight: Snow or rain […]
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Salmonier Nature Park opened for the 2026 season today, June 1. The entrance gate will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. All visitors must be off the trail by 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. Park programming includes school and community group visits, Canada Day activities, and family fun days throughout the summer. Updates […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre from: When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre as usual where they will be assessed and transferred to another hospital, if necessary. […]
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Nearly all Canadian universities lost ground in a global ranking of the top post-secondary schools, reflecting growing pressure from better-funded international competitors. The rankings, released Monday by the Center for World University Rankings, show 37 of Canada’s 38 ranked universities fell compared to last year. The University of Toronto remained Canada’s top-ranked institution at No. 23 […]
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