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Recent News

2 years ago
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RCMP stops excessive speeders

On July 27, police stopped two motorists traveling at excessive speed. Both drivers were issued speeding tickets and licence suspensions and the vehicles were seized and impounded. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, a 17-year-old driver was stopped for traveling 161 km/hr on the Trans-Canada Highway near Little Harbour. Later that evening, shortly before 8:00 p.m., […]

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2 years ago
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Virtual ER Availability at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public of temporary changes to services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre due to human resource challenges. On-site emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician from: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. When a virtual […]

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2 years ago
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Several residents displaced after fire burns multiple housing units in centre of St. John’s

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is battling a large structure fire in downtown St. John’s on Empire Avenue. The road is closed from Cairo Street to Monchy Street as crews battle the blaze. NTV’s Bailey Howard is on the scene. This is a developing story.

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2 years ago
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Coast Guard to host dedication ceremony for new Search and Rescue Lifeboat

The Canadian Coast Guard will hold a dedication ceremony for a new Search and Rescue Lifeboat, the CCGS Barrington Bay tomorrow. MP Churence Rogers will be at the Burin Search and Rescue Station. Rogers will be joined by Gary Ivany, Assistant Commissioner for the Canadian Coast Guard’s Atlantic Region, and community members. The ceremony gets […]

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2 years ago
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Impaired driver flips vehicle over in St. John’s

On Sunday evening, the RNC responded to a single vehicle collision on the Boulevard in St. John’s. The vehicle had hit a curb and rolled completely on its roof. Officers located the 27-year-old male driver with assistance from witnesses. The driver was not injured but showed signs of being impaired. The driver was arrested and […]

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2 years ago
News, Sports

St. John’s to host 2025 Toyota National Championships

The City of St. John’s has been selected to host the 2025 Toyota National Championships. The matches will take place at King George V Park in St. John’s. Canada Soccer’s 2025 Toyota National Championships brings together the best amateur clubs across the country. The Championships are slated to take place on the week leading into […]

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2 years ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Mostly good driving conditions across the Province for your Monday

Roads across the province are clear and dry with good visibility. The exception is some fog on the Burin Peninsula through to Goobies. On Sunday, the MV Veteran was out of service due to a problem with the generator. Parts are being shipped from St John’s. The MV Astron W is in service but off […]

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2 years ago
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Moose fencing to be installed near Salmonier Line

Additional moose fencing will be installed along the Trans-Canada Highway near the Salmonier Line. The project includes fencing along approximately two kilometres of highway westbound of Route 90 and approximately four kilometres in the eastbound direction.  Construction on the project is anticipated to begin later this year.  In the last provincial budget, funds were also […]

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2 years ago
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Upgrading starts today on Major’s Path

Upgrading will be taking place over the next few months on Major’s Path from Hebron Way to Portugal Cove Road. Construction will start this morning at 7:00 a.m. and is expected to last until December 13. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be maintained; however, traffic delays and lane reductions can be expected, and motorists are […]

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2 years ago
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Moose-vehicle collision sends two to hospital

The following contains images that some may find disturbing. Discretion is advised. A moose-vehicle collision on the Trans Canada Highway late Sunday evening sent two people to hospital. Emergency personnel responded to the scene, in the westbound lanes of the highway near the Foxtrap weigh scales, shortly before 10:00 p.m.. The driver of a sedan […]

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