Marystown residents provided with update on Canning Bridge replacement
John Abbott, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, along with Consultants from Harbourside Engineering, were in Marystown on Thursday for a town-hall meeting , updating residents on the current status on the replacement of the Canning Bridge. NTV’s Ross Tilley has the details.
Read moreGroup highlights positive impacts of in-person visitation for inmates
It’s been a number of days since in-person visitation at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary was suspended, because of suspected mold at the facility. As NTV’s Beth Penney tells us, one group is highlighting the positive impacts linked to visitation.
Read moreRCMP asking residents to avoid Smallwood Crescent in Marystown as police operation unfolds
Burin Peninsula RCMP has advised the public of an increased police presence for an on-going police operation in the area of Smallwood Crescent in Marystown. Residents are asked to remain inside their homes. Police say further updates will be provided as they become available.
Read moreUpdate: Incident on Buckmaster’s Circle sends child to hospital; police seek video and witnesses
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) are seeing video and witnesses to an incident on Saturday evening that sent a young child to hospital. Shortly before 6:00 p.m. the driver of a black Dodge Ram being operated in the Lemarchant Road area failed to stop as a patrol officer attempted to conduct a traffic safety stop. […]
Read moreVisitation temporarily restricted at Grand Bank nursing home due to cases of COVID-19 among residents
Visitation is temporarily restricted at the Blue Crest Nursing Home in Grand Bank due to cases of COVID-19 among residents. According to NL Health Services, this is a temporary measure to assist in reducing the spread of COVID-19 and will be reassessed regularly to determine when visitation can safely resume. Immediate family members are also […]
Read moreCity of St. John’s seeking input from seniors
The City of St. John’s is looking for feedback from seniors, on what it means to live in an age-friendly city. The city says they want to learn from residents on what an age-friendly city means to them, and how the City of St. John’s can help, by providing certain programs and services. engagement is […]
Read moreRelief at the pumps this weekend
Some relief for motorists over the weekend, as gas dropped by just over 10 cents per litre. Diesel motor fuel on the island also saw a drop, by 11.6 cents per litre. Furnace and stove oil heating fuel are also down, by just over 10 cents per litre.
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