Residents in eastern Newfoundland are still clearing snow from their walkways and driveways this afternoon, after a two-day winter storm. NTV’s Chief Meteorologist Eddie Sheerr was live on Saturday morning, talking about some of the official, and unofficial snowfalls totals for parts of the Avalon. St. John’s, Conception Bay South and Paradise all recorded more […]
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Police are reminding motorists of the dangers associated with cell phone use while driving. As one of the biggest forms of distraction, using a cell phone while driving places the driver, occupants within the vehicle and all others who share the roadway, including pedestrians, at increased risk. Safe driving requires a driver’s complete awareness of […]
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The 72nd Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Festival will return to Gander from March 31 to April 6. Seven troupes from across the province will gather for seven nights of theatre, hosted by local troupe Avion Players. Tickets for the festival are are $25 each, $20 students/seniors, and $15 for festival participants. There is also […]
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St. John’s lawyer, Bob Buckingham, one of the lead counsel, along with Mr. Eli Baker, representing individuals whose personal, private healthcare information was breached by Central Regional Health Authority employee recently announced that the Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court has certified the class action against the Central Regional Health Authority. On February 28, 2024 the […]
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NL Health Services has announced March 18th as the date for the return of obstetric services at James Paton Memorial Regional Hospital in Gander. Services resume at 8 o’clock that morning. Three of four obstetricians are now in place at the hospital.Midwifery and a nursing team have also been established to support patients. Staffing shortages […]
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The provincial government is taking applications for its Employment Steps for Success Program (ESS). A total investment of $1 million is now available to non-profit community organizations to assist people with career planning and employment readiness. Last year, the Employment Steps for Success Program funded 19 community organizations in delivering ESS programming. Funding of up […]
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Following a recent seizure of counterfeit currency, Harbour Grace RCMP is sharing images of the bills seized to display some of the things to watch out for. Upon close examination, a number of discrepancies between legitimate currency and counterfeit currency are noted on these bills, including the transparent material of a smaller $5.00 bill adhered […]
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Applications are now open for the upcoming big game license draw. The deadline to apply is May 3. Applications for resident moose, caribou, black bear and trapper licences are available online only. To apply for a license, hunters and trappers must have a Wildlife Information Management System account. The moose quota for the island of […]
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St. John’s City Council has approved $477,000 as part of the Building Safer Communities Grant Program to support community-based service providers in developing or strengthening crime and violence prevention and intervention initiatives for children, youth, young adults, and their families. An internal evaluation committee recommended funding for the following three projects: To provide specialized counselling services for children […]
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Police responded to a call around 8:20 Friday evening of a vehicle off the road and a man needing assistance in the C.B.S. area near the Trans-Canada Highway. The driver later left the vehicle to walk home but became disoriented. He was finally located four hours later by Operational Patrol Members in an industrial area. […]
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