Men’s teams to take on short course at Royal St. John’s Regatta for first time
Last year, women’s crews made history by rowing the long course at the Royal St. John’s Regatta for the first time. This year, men’s teams will take on the short course for the first time.
Read moreOn the Mark: N.L. wheelchair athlete chases varsity dream
A young Newfoundland athlete is blazing a trail for others while chasing his dream of playing varsity wheelchair basketball in the United States. NTV’s Mark Dwyer reports.
Read moreYour Community: Royal St. John’s Regatta
There will be lots to see and do at Quidi Vidi Lake if the Royal St. John’s Regatta goes ahead on Wednesday. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill has more.
Read moreJagmeet Singh announces plan to address rising cost of living
Canada’s NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was in St. John’s today to share details of his party’s plan to battle the rising cost of living — particularly the price of groceries and fuel. He was joined by NDP Candidate for St. John’s East & former Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour President Mary Shortall at the […]
Read moreCommissioner clears Premier Furey of conflict of interest
The Commissioner for Legislative Standards has found there is no objective evidence that Premier Andrew Furey violated legislation or the MHA Code of Conduct with his trip to a fishing lodge owned by John Risley. Commissioner Ann Chafe released her report today, in response to a complaint filed by Opposition House Leader Barry Petten.Petten wanted […]
Read moreHibernia to pay big for 2019 oil spill
Hibernia will have to pay close to $500,000 for an oil spill that happened in 2019. The 12,000 litre spill left oil slicks in the ocean that were several kilometres long. In January, trial dates were announced for the company to face charges, including failing to cease work causing pollution. This week, Hibernia pleaded guilty […]
Read moreLewisporte prepares to take over wharf for economic development
The Town of Lewisporte expects a recent investment of $10 million by the province will reignite their economy following the loss of the Labrador freight service. $5 million will support economic development opportunities, which may include the takeover of the Lewisporte Marina from Transport Canada. The Town currently pays lease fees of $40,000 a year. […]
Read morePolice arrest impaired boater during weekend incident
Police have charged a 59-year-old man with impaired operation of a vessel, after a boater was rescued from the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday night. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on July 29, Bay Roberts RCMP received a 911 report of a boat and two male boaters requiring assistance off the shore of Marysvale. The Canadian Coast […]
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