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Recent News

2 years ago
Business, News

Three decades after the federal government imposed a Northern cod moratorium, Ottawa approves its return with small increase

The federal government has announced the historic return of the commercial Northern cod fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. This morning, federal fisheries minister Diane Lebouthillier confirmed the end of the Northern cod moratorium off the north and east coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador. This historic decision re-establishes a commercial Northern cod fishery in NAFO Divisions 2J3KL […]

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2 years ago
News

Disruption to Telephone Services and Power Outage in Labrador West

Due to power and telephone outages currently being experienced in Labrador West, access to 911, 811 and telephone lines at Labrador West Health Centre may be impacted. NL Health Services is advising the public that should you be unable to reach 911 in an emergency after trying to call from both your cell phone and […]

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2 years ago
News

Swearing-in Ceremony for newest MHA

The newest member of the House of Assembly will be sworn in today. Member-elect for the District of Baie Verte Lin Paddock will be sworn in today in a ceremony in the House of Assembly Chamber. The by-election was held on May 27 following the resignation of Liberal MHA Brian Warr.

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2 years ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Wet roads and fog across most of the Island

Roads across most of Newfoundland are wet with areas of fog on the Avalon, south coast, west coast, and on the Great Northern Peninsula causing reduced visibility. In Labrador, Route 500 is closed between Twin Falls and Churchill Falls. In eastern and southeastern Labrador, roads are bare and dry with good visibility. The MV Marine […]

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2 years ago
News

Man arrested after assault in downtown St. John’s

Tuesday afternoon RNC patrol service responded to a residence in downtown St. John’s, to a report of an assault in progress. Police located the complainant who had injuries to his head and face. Officers arrested and charged a 31-year-old male with assault. The accused was held to appear in court.

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2 years ago
News

Inflation increases last month

Inflation went up slightly in May. The rate went from 2.7 per cent to 2.9 per cent. Statistics Canada said the increase was due to higher prices for services. Faster price growth for services was led by cellular services, travel tours, rent and air transportation. Prices for food purchased from stores increased by 1.5 per […]

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2 years ago
Justice, News

David Quirke sentenced to five and a half years for manslaughter for death of Rayna Dove

David Quirke has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter for the stabbing death of Rayna Dove. NTV’s Jodi Cooke reports.

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2 years ago
Health, News, Politics

Province aims to make it easier for car accident victims to get medical treatment

The province wants to make it easier for car accident victims to get medical treatment. NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.

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2 years ago
News, Politics

Wakeham asks who’s ‘footing’ bill for U.K. soccer sponsorship

Opposition leader Tony Wakeham took aim at the government today for spending $171,000 on sponsoring a fourth-tier U.K. soccer team.

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2 years ago
Health, News

‘Sensory Took Kits’ to help first responders and people with autism

The Autism Society has partnered with first responders to launch “First Responder Sensory Took Kits” for dealing with unique situations. NTV’s Becky Daley reports.

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