RCMP in Port aux Basques are investigating two recently reported thefts and are seeking assistance from the public. On October 13, 2023, police received a report of an overnight theft that occurred sometime between the evening of October 12 and the morning of October 13, 2023. Twenty-one bundles of roofing shingles were stolen from a […]
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Today there will be an announcement for the film industry in the province. Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Steve Crocker will be joined by the federal Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Gudie Hutchings and MP Joanne Thompson The announcement will take place at The […]
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The provincial government has announced two new appointments and one reappointment to the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation Board of Directors. Joseph Galimberti and Rex Goudie have been appointed as new members and Donna Rideout has been reappointed. All three individuals are appointed for a three-year term. The crown corporation is responsible for regulating and […]
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Seniors’ Advocate Susan Walsh is welcoming an announcement by Minister of Health and Community Services Tom Osborne regarding increased monthly rates provided for government-subsidized beds in personal care homes and community care homes. Walsh says the increase is a welcome move forward and demonstrates the important role of personal care homes. The Seniors’ Advocate office […]
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On Thursday, the Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Pam Parsons announced $303,407 in funding for 15 projects through the Provincial Government’s Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program. The program supports Indigenous Governments and Organizations in the province with efforts to prevent violence against Indigenous women and children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals. Projects receiving funding through […]
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Early on Thursday morning, the RCMP responded to multiple alarms sounding at the Baccalieu Trail Pharmacy in South River. The suspect had fled the area prior to police arrival. Police searched the area and recovered a quantity of stolen property from the pharmacy. Shortly before 6:00 a.m., while processing the first crime scene, officers received […]
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AS OF 6:55 AM ON OCTOBER 21, 2023, THESE ALERTS HAVE BEEN ENDED OR MODIFIED. PLEASE VISIT THE HOME PAGE FOR THE LATEST WEATHER ALERTS. A strong area of low pressure will move through the region this weekend. This promises to bring a healthy dose of rain and wind to the Island starting Saturday and […]
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Mostly good driving conditions are reported today across the province. Most roads are bare and dry with good visibility. In western Labrador, there are a few wet sections. Due to operational requirements, Marine Atlantic has cancelled the North Sydney to Port aux Basques crossing on the MV Leif Ericson on Saturday and the Port aux […]
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT AND A WRECKHOUSE WIND WARNING ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE WEEKEND Good Friday morning! The date is October 20, 2023, and we are starting off the day with temperatures in the teens and single digits across NL as of 6:40 AM NDT (6:10 AM ADT). Throughout today, we will see a decent […]
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The Newfoundland Growlers begin their fifth season in the ECHL tonight at 7:00 p.m. The Growlers will face off against the Reading Royals at the Mary Brown’s Centre. On Thursday, the team announced the opening night roster which features 21 players, including two goaltenders, six defensemen and 13 forwards. There will be games on Saturday […]
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