The weather turns a bit more unsettled Friday and Saturday
An upper-level low-pressure center will swing across the Island between Friday and Saturday. This will increase the rain, shower, and thunderstorm activity over the two days. There is a better chance of widespread rain on Friday and more scattered showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. I’ve got all the details in Thursday’s forecast from the NTV […]
Read moreInspiring NL: Shania Twain makes young fan’s dream come true
Shania Twain not only rocked Churchill Park Music Festival when she was here, but she made one person’s dream come true. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill has this inspiring story.
Read moreLiberal Jamie Korab wins competitive Waterford Valley byelection
Constituents in the St. John’s district of Waterford Valley have a new representative in Confederation Building. Jamie Korab won a highly competitive byelection Thursday night. The St. John’s city councillor and former Olympic champion curler secured 2,067 votes. Progressive Conservative Jesse Wilkins, a former Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and RCMP officer, finished second at 1,423. The […]
Read moreRNC searching for missing teenager, Erin King
The RNC is searching for missing person, Erin King of St. John’s. The 14-year-old was last seen Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 4 p.m. in the Centennial Square area of Mount Pearl. King is described to be approximately 5’9” tall, and has curly blonde hair and blue/green eyes. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of […]
Read morePedestrian struck, taken to hospital, following collision in west end
A pedestrian was taken to hospital following a collision in the west end of St. John’s on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters never had far to go to respond to the collision, which occurred at the intersection of Topsail Road and Brookfield Road around 2:30 p.m.. Reports from the scene indicate the pedestrian walked in front of […]
Read moreProvincial Pools to Close for Regular Maintenance
The provincially-operated pools in Gander and Corner Brook will close to the public for their regular annual maintenance on the following dates: Joseph R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre Swimming Pool, Gander: end of day today, Thursday, Aug. 22. However, please be aware that the Provincial Swim Meet will continue as scheduled from Friday, Aug. […]
Read moreRoad Closure today on Springdale Street
There will be a road closure today in St. John’s on Springdale Street between Water Street and George Street West. The road will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. A traffic detour will be in place and motorists are advised to find an alternate route. The course is to facilitate the ongoing construction […]
Read moreJohns Beach person facing numerous firearm charges
Wednesday morning the RNC arrested a 57-year-old resident of Johns Beach, following an investigation which began on Tuesday. The accused was charged with careless use of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, intentionally discharging a firearm, and possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized. The subject will appear in court at a […]
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