On Thursday Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology announced $50,000 to support the Food Producers Forum with its project “Co-operative Solutions for Rural Food Security: Building a Provincial Food Network.” The Food Producers Forum is working to build a network of sites across the province to create a more direct system of food production, distribution […]
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Starting today there will be a detour in place on Duckworth Street between Kings Road to Holloway Street to facilitate construction related to the National War Memorial refurbishment project. During the detour, pedestrian access will be maintained for businesses in the area. Should business owners have concerns, they are encouraged to speak to the project […]
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Across the Island, roads are wet with water build-up in some areas and fog. Visibility is good to fair in most areas with the exception of Wiltondale to Rocky Harbour and Woody Point to Trout River where poor visibility is reported. In Labrador, roads are mostly wet. There are a few icy patches from Happy […]
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The rain that moved across the Island overnight is almost offshore as of 6:56 AM Thursday. Radar shows the main rain band is only clipping the southeast Avalon at the moment, while the rest of it has already cleared the east coast. Some showers are lingering, and those will continue for a few hours before […]
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The Avondale Volunteer Fire Department are responding to two seperate motor vehicle collisions on the Trans-Canada Highway. The first is just West of Salmonier Line and the second is near the Brigus junction. There is a lot of water build up in the area.
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On Wednesday afternoon a 54-year-old male presented to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook with life-threatening injuries. The RNC responded to the hospital and continue to investigate. The victim is in stable condition and police have arrested a 39-year-old male resident of Corner Brook for aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and possession […]
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The cost of gas is up 4.3 cents today, while other fuels saw minor changes. Diesel motor fuel on the Island has increased by up to 0.1 cents. Diesel motor fuel in western Labrador also increased by 0.1 cents. Furnace oil is down 0.98 cents. Stove oil on the Island decreased by 0.29 cents, stove […]
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A cyclist escaped a collision with only minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the centre of St. John’s Wednesday evening. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Bonaventure Avenue and Empire Avenue at about 6:30 p.m. following the collision. Reports from the scene […]
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A chef on the southern shore has been making waves the last few years in Canada’s culinary scene. This week, Chef Kyle Puddister added some new hardware to his kitchen, and is on his way to a national event in hopes of the top prize. NTV’s Jodi Cooke has the details.
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