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2 years ago
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Essential personnel evacuated after Churchill Falls forest fire jumps river, N.L. Hydro brings in power from Quebec amid outage

The forest fire threatening Churchill Falls has jumped the river, increasing the risk to the town and the generating station, Premier Andrew Furey announced Tuesday. There had been about 100 essential workers still in Churchill Falls, but they have since been evacuated. Meanwhile, N.L. Hydro is bringing in power from Quebec after the fire caused […]

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2 years ago
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New Insurance Protocols Give Accident Victims Faster Access to Medical Diagnosis and Treatment

Insurance Act which will make it easier for people who have been injured in an automobile accident to get on the path to recovery, without having to pay for health care services out of pocket. New diagnostic and treatment protocols under the Automobile Insurance Act will allow accident victims to get quicker and more affordable […]

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2 years ago
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ArtsNL announces Creation Grant Program for Indigenous artists

ArtsNL has announced the launch of the Creation Grant Program. The program provides funding to Indigenous artists, artistic groups, and culture carriers for the creation, development, exhibition, and transfer of knowledge related to an art form or artistic practice. Grants are available to Indigenous artists at any stage of their artistic career, working in all […]

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2 years ago
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Impaired driver arrested in west end of St. John’s

The RNC responded to a report of an impaired driver at a business in the west end of St John’s just before 11:00 p.m. on Monday night. Officers located the suspect vehicle and spoke with the 60-year-old male operator who showed signs of impairment. Upon being provided with the roadside screening device, the male failed […]

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2 years ago
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Canada Day Celebrations in St. John’s

The City of St. John’s has announced Canada Day activities that will take place on July 1. There will be a Sunrise Celebration at 6:00 a.m. on Signal Hill. A free Metrobus Shuttle will bring attendees from the Signal Hill Visitor Centre up to Cabot Tower. There will be a Family Fun and Entertainment event […]

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2 years ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Wet roads across the Island

Across the Island portion of the province, roads are wet. Heavy rain is expected across the Avalon and portions of the south coast which will lead to water build up on the roads and there are areas of fog on the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas. In Labrador, roads are bare and dry with good visibility. […]

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2 years ago
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Police find man stealing from vehicles in Goulds

On Monday night, RNC officers on patrol in a residential area of the Goulds observed a suspicious male walking. Officers determined that the 41-year-old male had stolen articles from a vehicle parked at a residence nearby. As a result, the male was arrested and charged with Theft and Trespassing at Night. The accused will appear […]

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2 years ago
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Minister Davis to Attend Green Hydrogen Conference

Minister of Environment and Climate Change Bernard Davis is in Madrid today for meetings on green hydrogen, the circular economy, smart mapping and attending the Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe 2024. The conference is the largest green hydrogen conference in Europe, focusing on innovation and the global hydrogen economy. Davis will also tour the Centro Nacional […]

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2 years ago
News, Weather

Firebreak to serve as physical barrier between wildfire, town of Churchill Falls

Fire fighting efforts continued today to knock down a blaze threatening Churchill Falls. A group of contractors have begun creating a fire break to serve as a physical barrier, between the fire, and the town. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.

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2 years ago
NTV Weather Update, Weather

Eddie’s Update: Rainfall warning remains in effect for southeastern Newfoundland into Tuesday

A heavy batch of rain will move over southeastern areas of the Island on Tuesday. Rainfall amounts will exceed 50 mm in some locations. The Environment and Climate Change Canada Weather Office in Gander has issued rainfall warnings for the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas until Tuesday evening. At the same time, we are going to […]

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