2 years ago
Threat of wildfires on west coast higher this year, say forestry officials
As residents of the province prepare to head out into the woods for the Victoria Day long weekend, forestry officials in this province are keeping a close eye on conditions in those woods and forests, with the threat of wildfires considerably higher this year. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reports.
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2 years ago
Thomas Nangle’s vision to be completed at National War Memorial
Thomas Nangle. His name might not be familiar, but he played a defining, and heroic, role in our history. His is a story of patriotism and, decades after his death, Thomas Nangle’s dream is about to become reality.
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2 years ago
RNC issues dozens of tickets to speeding drivers in Torbay, CBS school zones
The RNC is reminding drivers to slow down and obey signage in school zones. Thirty speeding tickets were issued on Wednesday in Torbay school zones. In one case a commercial vehicle was ticketed for travelling over 30kms above the posted speed limit. On Tuesday, thirty two speeding tickets were issued during a single school zone […]
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2 years ago
SIRT-NL Appeal to Public for footage of Motor Vehicle Collision in Kippens
The Serious Incident Response Team is appealing to the public, seeking witnesses, and CCTV and dash cam footage related to the motor vehicle collision that occurred on May 14 in Kippens. Those who witnessed the collision or have CCTV or dash cam footage between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on May 14, on Kippens Road, […]
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2 years ago
Minister Coady to Bring Greetings at Atlantic Economic Council Conference
Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Siobhan Coady will bring greetings today at the Atlantic Economic Council’s Building Atlantic Canada conference. The event takes place at the Emera Innovation Exchange in St. John’s at 11:15 a.m. The Atlantic Economic Council’s Building Atlantic Canada conference explores key takeaways related to large capital investment projects in the region.
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2 years ago
Crews respond to residential fire in Victoria
Fire crews from Salmon Cove, Perrys Cove, and Victoria responded to a structure fire on Wednesday evening in Victoria. The fire was contained to the kitchen but the rest of the structure sustained smoke and water damage. The family’s dog was rescued but succumbed to smoke inhalation. A cat was also rescued and is doing fine with the family.
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2 years ago
RNC clock driver going 115 km/h in 50 km/h zone
On Wednesday evening the RNC stopped on a speeding vehicle on Topsail Road in Mount Pearl. The driver was clocked travelling 115 km/h through a 50 km/h zone. The 22-year-old male operator was issued a ticket for excessive speeding, a seven day driving suspension and his vehicle was impounded.
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2 years ago
Update Today on Rate Mitigation Plan
Today Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology Andrew Parsons and President of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Jennifer Williams will provide an update on the Provincial Government’s rate mitigation plan. The event will take place at the Confederation Building beginning at 11:30 a.m. No details were provided on what the update will entail.
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