Canada’s new suicide crisis and emotional distress helpline has launched. Those who have lost hope and are struggling to cope, are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if someone is worried about someone else, can call 9-8-8. The new service will connect callers to a trained responder who will listen without judgment, provide support and […]
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NAPE President Jerry Earle says a private health care provider was conducting a vaccine clinic at the Confederation Building on Thursday. Earle says the move is “a slap in the face to public sector workers, including those in Public Health.” By outsourcing to private companies, Earle says there is a move to privatize the health […]
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Several schools in the Marystown area are delayed opening by two hours. The schools include Donald C. Jamieson Academy, Marystown Central High, Pearce Junior High School, and Sacred Heart Academy. Additionally, Cloud River Academy in Roddickton is closed for the morning with a further announcement at 11:00 a.m. as the town works to repair multiple […]
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Thursday afternoon the RNC were called to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the west end of St John’s. A 13-year-old male was said to have assaulted two individuals. Officers located and identified the youth as being responsible for the assaults. He was arrested and charged with two counts of assault. The […]
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Roads are snow-covered on parts of the Burin Peninsula, from Corner Brook to Deer Lake to Wiltondale, and in the St. Anthony area. Elsewhere roads are bare with wet and slushy sections. Visibility is good. In Labrador, roads are snow-covered. The MV Kamutik W is in service but off schedule. All other ferries including Marine […]
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The RCMP responded to a tractor-trailer fire on Route 360, Baie d’Espoir Highway, at Pool’s Cove Junction. The truck was carrying potentially explosive contents. For several hours the highway was closed. By about 9:00 p.m. one lane of traffic was open. Traffic was slow moving.
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Premier Andrew Furey has announced the formation of a new task force to address homelessness in Newfoundland and Labrador. This comes as concerns have been raised for those who are living in tents in Bannerman Park, as the winter months approach. Minister John Abbott says this is part of the need to act immediately on […]
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The Merry & Bright Holiday Light Festival will run November 29 – December 22. NTV’s Amanda Mews is in Your Community.
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The Christmas season can be a different experience for everyone, but one local woman is hoping to make this Christmas extra special for seniors. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill has the inspiring story.
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