2 years ago
Federal seniors minister announces funding to combat ageism, elder abuse
The federal minister for seniors was in the province Wednesday to announce funding for Seniors NL. The money would go toward a broad range of initiatives such as combatting ageism, elder abuse and social isolation. NTV’s Ryan Harding reports.
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2 years ago
N.L. Health Services plans to level playing field for use of private travel nurses
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services has issued a request for proposals that it says will level the playing field when it comes to using private travel nurses. But NAPE is calling it more privatization of health care.
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2 years ago
Brandon Tobin pleads not guilty to manslaughter for death of grandmother
A St. John’s man accused of killing his grandmother more than two years ago has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter. But Brandon Tobin was not in the courtroom because he had been arrested again. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.
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2 years ago
Man charged with arson for fire that destroyed Sand Bar in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Thirty-six-year-old Nigel Rich of Natuashish has been arreseted by Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP for two recent crimes that occurred at commercial properties in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Following a number of tips received from the public, as well as evidence obtained as part of the investigation, Rich was arrested on Tuesday for the arson that occurred […]
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2 years ago
St. John’s man accused of killing his grandmother pleads not guilty to manslaughter
Thirty-year-old Brandon Tobin of St. John’s has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of his grandmother almost 2 1/2 years ago. The plea was entered by his lawyer, Mark Gruchy, who appeared via telephone this morning when the case was in provincial court. Gruchy told Judge Bruce Short that Tobin has […]
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2 years ago
RNC searching for missing person – Magan O’Brien
The RNC is searching for missing person, Magan O’Brien, of St. John’s. The 36-year-old was last seen Sunday (August 11) in the downtown area of St. John’s. O’Brien is described to be 5’6” tall, 100 lbs, and has blonde hair and blue eyes.O’Brien was last seen wearing leggings, and a pink jacket. She also has a flower tattoo […]
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2 years ago
RNC searching for missing 15 year old – Nicholas Kennedy
The RNC is searching for a missing person, Nicholas Kennedy of Mount Pearl. The 15-year-old was last seen July 5 in the Spruce Avenue area. Kennedy is described to be 5’8” tall, 145 lbs, and has blonde hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Kennedy is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. […]
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2 years ago
City Seeking Feedback on Downtown Pedestrian Mall
The City of St. John’s is seeking feedback to enhance and improve the user experience at the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Engagement will be open from August 14 and can be completed through an online survey, the Engage St. John’s project page, email or telephone. Additionally, in-person surveys will be conducted from August 14 to 30 […]
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2 years ago
Frost Advisory in effect tonight for portions of central and interior Newfoundland
The Environment and Climate Change Canada Weather Office in Gander (ECCC NL) has issued a Frost Advisory for the following areas: Patchy frost is expected to form as clear skies and light winds coincide with cool temperatures, especially in low-lying areas. Minimum temperatures tonight (Wednesday night) are expected to be near +1ºC overnight in the […]
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