3 years ago
PC leadership candidates debate issues at NTV studios this morning
The three candidates vying for the Progressive Conservative leadership were at NTV studios this morning for the province’s only televised debate. Terra Nova MHA Lloyd Parrott, Stephenville Port au Port MHA Tony Wakeham, and businessman Eugene Manning will give a glimpse into their ideas, plans, and policies as candidates. The debate is scheduled to be […]
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3 years ago
Driver taken to hospital following collision on Logy Bay Road
A two-vehicle collision at an east-end intersection on Saturday afternoon sent one person to hospital. Shortly before 2:00 p.m. emergency crews were called to the intersection of Logy Bay Road and MacDonald Drive. Two vehicles collided in the intersection, sending one of them onto its roof. The driver of that car had to be helped […]
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3 years ago
New study suggests this province is easiest to save for a new home
A new study suggests this province is the easiest to save for a home, although many here would refute that. The study, conducted by real estate experts, analyzed nine housing and population data metrics, such as the average house price and the median annual income in each province. They analyzed a further 23 metrics relating to […]
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3 years ago
Repairs scheduled for Exploits River Bridge
The Exploits River Bridge, located on the Granite Lake forest access road, will be undergoing scheduled repairs from Monday to Friday, Sept. 25-29. The bridge is located 6.5 kilometres from Millertown, south of the Beothuk Lake Dam. Traffic delays of up to several hours at a time can be expected while repairs are ongoing. For […]
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3 years ago
Maggie Connors drafted into professional women’s league
It was big moment for provincial hockey star Maggie Connors. Connors officially became a member of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) on Sept. 18 when the 22 year-old was drafted in the 11th round of the inaugural PWHL player draft in Toronto. The St. John’s native honed her skills in this province before heading […]
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3 years ago
Provincial ministers to visit northern Labrador communities this week
Lisa Dempster, Minister of Labrador Affairs and Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, and John G. Abbott, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, are travelling to communities and meeting with leaders and officials on the North Coast of Labrador next week. The ministers are departing from Goose Bay and travelling to Rigolet, Makkovik, Postville, Hopedale, […]
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3 years ago
Update to urgent care hours in Whitbourne
NL Health Services is advising the public of an update to the hours of operation for urgent care services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne. During the week of Sept. 25-29, urgent care services will be available on Tuesday to Friday from 8-4 p.m. A limited number of same-day appointments are […]
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3 years ago
Update: Early-afternoon crash closes portion of highway interchange
A portion of Pitts Memorial Drive was closed on Saturday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash. Emergency crews were called to the westbound lanes of the highway at about 1:45 p.m.. The driver of a sedan traveling west lost control of the vehicle. The car struck a guardrail, and spun around in the lanes of travel. […]
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3 years ago
Early-morning fire causes extensive damage to east-end home
An early-morning fire has caused significant damage to a house in the east end of St. John’s. St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) received a call at about 7:45 a.m. from a neighbour reporting smoke coming from a home on Cuckhold’s Cove Road. When firefighters arrived on the scene they found smoke coming from the […]
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