One of Newfoundland and Labrador’s greatest claims to fame will celebrate its 124th anniversary this week. The year 2025 also happens to be the 150th birthday of the man behind the accomplishment: Guglielmo Marconi. On Dec. 12, 1901, on a stormy evening in St. John’s, Marconi received the first wireless signal sent across the Atlantic […]
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The Bank of Canada is holding steady in its latest rate decision of 2025 keeping the overnight rate at 2.25 per cent. “We agreed that a policy rate at the lower end of the neutral range was appropriate to provide some support for the economy as it works through this structural transition while keeping inflationary […]
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Today, techNL released Scaling Up Innovation Champions in Newfoundland and Labrador, a framework for aligning public technology procurement with economic growth in the province. The report outlines practical steps to unlock greater economic impact, create high-value jobs, and help local tech companies scale. A large share of the provincial government’s current technology spending, according to techNL, […]
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The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising that all Provincial Government offices located at 50 Elizabeth Avenue will remain closed today (Thursday, December 11) as a result of a water main break. An update on whether the building will re-open on Friday, December 12, will be provided today at 4:00 p.m.
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary advises that the Outer Ring Road, east bound has reopened. The RNC had responded to motor vehicle collision on Outer Ring Road in the eastbound lanes. As a result, the Outer Ring road east of Topsail road exit had been reduced to one lane of traffic.
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With the busy holiday season upon us, the RNC is reminding residents to take some simple proactive steps to help keep their homes safe and secure. While many people are travelling, shopping or attending gatherings, there are always festive opportunists who end up on the naughty list for stealing holiday cheer. The RNC recommends taking […]
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Two wanted men were taken into custody over the last 24 hours. Around 7:15pm on December 10th, RNC patrol officers noticed a man who is wanted on several warrants walking in downtown St. John’s. After investigating, the 33-year old was arrested. Then, around 3:30am on December 11th, police located a different person in the downtown […]
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Shortly after 6:30am today, the City of St. John’s announced a watermain break on Hatcher Street in the centre-city area. While repairs are being conducted, a portion of the street from University Ave to Oxen Pond Rd will be closed to traffic until 4pm. As well, residents of Hatcher Street between Burke Pl and Oxen […]
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A pedestrian was taken to hospital after being struck by a car on a downtown street Wednesday evening. Emergency crews responded to the incident, at the bottom of Barter’s Hill near New Gower Street, shortly before 7:45 p.m.. First responders tended to the individual, who was laying in the roadway. They were placed on a […]
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The family of a man charged with attempted murder is calling on the province to do more for people living with severe mental illness. The mother and sister of Mitchell Rose say they’re heartbroken, and that this was a preventable incident. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.
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