Thursday to see gusty winds and sharp temperature drop
Parts of the West Coast will see wind gusts over 80 km/h. The direction will be from the south. Wind and Wreckhouse Wind Warnings are in effect into Thursday evening. A Flash Freeze Warning is in effect for much of Labrador Temperatures on the Island will hover in the 3 to 7 range. Labrador will […]
Read moreFlash Freeze Warning in effect for much of Labrador on Thursday
A quick moving cold front will move across Labrador Thursday, ushering in a dramatic change in temperatures throughout the day. Readings will go from above freezing by a few degrees to below freezing very quickly with the passage of the front. Because of this the ECCC NL Weather Office in Gander has issued a Flash […]
Read moreRNC Continues Collision Investigation
The 82-year-old man involved in a collision in Torbay last week has died in hospital. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) expresses sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. RNC collision analysts continue to investigate the serious motor vehicle collision that happened on Feb. 22 around 12:15 p.m. on Torbay Road near Cox […]
Read moreMissing man found deceased in Bay Roberts
Today, the RCMP NL Underwater Recovery Team located the body of 63-year-old Michael O’Driscoll in the waters off the area known as Mad Rock in Bay Roberts. Search efforts had been underway since February 25, when he was reported missing. RCMP NL thanks all who supported the search efforts, including the Avalon North Wolverines Search […]
Read moreMan arrested following home invasion in Carbonear
Following a home invasion that occurred in Carbonear last night, 41-year-old Wade Darren Smith was arrested by Harbour Grace RCMP. He is charged with multiple criminal offences. Just after 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, police received notification from a home security company of a break and enter in progress and homeowner in distress. Smith allegedly entered […]
Read moreMining industry expresses confidence at Future of Labrador West Summit
There was a bullish outlook for a challenged industry at Day 2 of the Future of Labrador West Summit. Three of the biggest players in mining expressed confidence, including the beleaguered Tacora Mines, which is currently in creditor protection. NTV’s Jodi Cooke reports.
Read moreWind and Wreckhouse Wind Warnings in effect for West Coast
A period of strong winds will affect the Wreckhouse area from tonight into Thursday evening and portions of the West Coast during the day Thursday. The Environment and Climate Change Canada Weather Office in Gander has issued multiple wind warnings for the area.
Read moreProvincial Government increasing Naloxone Kits availability
The Department of Health and Community Services is reminding the public of the availability of naloxone kits for individuals who use opioids and family members, friends and other persons in a position to assist a person at risk of overdose from opioids across Newfoundland and Labrador. Free naloxone kits are publicly available to reverse the […]
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