2 years ago
Brian Lush’s body found in rig in this province; OPP confirms remains missed during search
Disturbing new details into the search and death of the long-haul trucker who was reported missing last week. After being reported missing by his family, Brian Lush was the subject of a week-long search by the Ontario police force. Today, the OPP confirmed to NTV News that the 51-year-old man’s body was found in the […]
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2 years ago
Student Aid Applications Now Being Accepted for 2024-25 Academic Year
Applications are now being accepted for post-secondary students seeking student financial aid for the 2024-25 academic year. The provincial and federal governments work together to provide student financial assistance to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. Both loans and grants are available to help students access and pay for post-secondary education. With one application, StudentAidNL will […]
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2 years ago
ATV operator arrested by Sheshatshiu RCMP for impaired operation
A man in his 40s operating a side by side all-terrain vehicle (ATV) was arrested for impaired operation by Sheshatshiu RCMP on May 5. Following a report of a suspected impaired driver received on Sunday evening, police located the described ATV in North West River. A traffic stop was conducted and the operator showed signs […]
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2 years ago
Police investigates mischief and theft at D&D Laundromat in Grand Bank
Burin Peninsula RCMP is seeking assistance from the pubic following property damage (mischief) and a theft that occurred at D&D Laundromat in Grand Bank sometime between April 23-24. Suspect(s) entered the business located on Elizabeth Avenue, caused significant damages to a coin-operated washing machine and departed the business with a coin box. The investigation is […]
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2 years ago
From Far and Wide stamp issue featuring Torngat Mountains National Park
Canada Post has issued the fourth edition of the stamp series From Far and Wide, which offers a traveller’s view of nine scenic locations, in seven provinces and two territories including the Tongait KakKasuangita SilakKijapvinga Torngat Mountains National Park. Each stamp features a photo taken by a different photographer from across the country. The photo was taken by Michael Winsor. Other […]
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2 years ago
NLOHSA Hosting Annual Health and Safety Conference and Tradeshow
The Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Association will be holding its annual conference and tradeshow from May 8 to 10. The event, now in its 67th year, will feature speakers such as Gander Mayor Percy Farwell and Alan MacDonald, who was injured in a snowmobile accident in 2023. The conference will also include […]
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2 years ago
Service Canada in-person services now accessible in Nain
A new Scheduled Outreach Office has opened in Nain. Since the nearest Service Canada Centre is 882 km away and the community is only accessible by plane or boat in summer, this new point of service will reduce the geographical barriers. Since January 11, Canadians can visit 17 Sandbank Road in Nain from Monday to […]
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2 years ago
Alert Ready system test on Wednesday
There will be a test of the Alert Ready system on Wednesday. Canada’s national public alerting system will be distributing a test alert to Canadians in participating provinces and territories on their television, radio and compatible wireless devices on Wednesday, May 8. Alert Ready is designed to deliver critical and potentially life-saving alerts. In 2023, the Alert Ready system […]
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2 years ago
Nominations close for Baie Verte-Green Bay By-Election
Nominations closed on Monday for the Baie Verte-Green Bay By-Election. There are three candidates on the ballot. Owen Burt will be running for the Liberal Party, Riley Harnett will represent the New Democratic Party and Lin Paddock will run under the Progressive Conservative Party banner. Advance polls will be open on Tuesday, May 21 and […]
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