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3 years ago
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New area code being introduced today

The new 879 area code will be introduced in Newfoundland and Labrador today. The new 879 area code will coexist with the current 709 area code. The introduction of this new area code is in response to the increasing demand for phone numbers in the region. Residents and businesses requesting a new phone number may […]

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3 years ago
NTV Weather Update, Weather

Avalon Peninsula under winter storm warning for Sunday

A strengthening, fast-moving, area of low pressure is going to pass just east of, or over, the southeastern Avalon Peninsula Sunday morning, on its way into the North Atlantic. As the low passes, much of eastern Newfoundland will see snow from early Sunday morning into the afternoon. The heaviest snow will fall over the Avalon […]

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3 years ago
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Car catches fire following collision on Outer Ring Road; one person sent to hospital

One person was taken to hospital following a collision on the Outer Ring Road on Friday evening. Emergency crews responded to the eastbound lanes of the highway, near Torbay Road, at about 7:00 p.m.. The driver of a car reportedly crashed into the back of a piece of heavy equipment that was also traveling east […]

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3 years ago
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Snowstorm comes to an end, but cleanup continues

This week’s snow storm has finally come to an end, but the cleanup continues for many residents. Municipalities are still working to clear roadways, and while schools and many businesses were shut down, not everyone got a break over the last two days. NTV’s Becky Daley has the details.

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3 years ago
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Recent petition to double days for recreational food fishery not wise for commercial harvesters, says FFAW

The FFAW says a recent petition to double the days for the recreational food fishery is a not wise decision for commercial harvesters. NTV’s Colleen Lewis has the story.

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3 years ago
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New report shows 18 per cent of youth under 17 in NL live in poverty

A new report shows that more than 18 per cent of children and youth under the age of 17 in the province live in poverty. As NTV’s Bailey Howard tells us, the report shows which communities are most impacted.

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3 years ago
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Town of Pasadena exploring options to expand municipal boundaries

The town of Pasadena is exploring options to expand its municipal boundaries, but that could be complicated by the fact the town is bordered by an unincorporated local service district.  NTV’s Don Bradshaw has the story.

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3 years ago
Your Community

Your Community: ‘All Things Wedding’ open house

While many people do get married in the winter, it’s technically “off-season” for weddings. Many use the colder months as a time to plan their upcoming spring or summer venue, and much more. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill is in Your Community.

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3 years ago
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Demolition begins at former Grace Hospital, minister says site too small for new St. Clare’s

The demolition of the old Grace Hospital nursing residence started today. Infrastructure Minister John Abbott squashed any rumours that the site could be used for the replacement of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. 

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