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Recent News

3 months ago
News, Politics

Premier sets May 19 as date public will see review of Churchill Falls MOU

The public will finally get to see the results of the review of the Churchill Falls MOU on May 19. Premier Tony Wakeham set the date for when all committee members will be in St. John’s, and to give time for a legal review for commercial sensitivities. NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.

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3 months ago
Justice, News

Holyrood RCMP seizes vehicle from driver travelling 70+ km/hr over the limit

Holyrood suspended the licence of a 26-year-old driver on Thursday after he was caught travelling more than 70 km/hr over the posted speed limit. Around 1:30 p.m. on April 30, an officer conducting enforcement on the Trans-Canada Highway observed a vehicle travelling at speeds up to 174 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone. A traffic stop was […]

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3 months ago
Justice, News

Burin Peninsula RCMP arrest man for theft, breaching court orders

Burin Peninsula RCMP arrested a 24-year-old man on Friday afternoon after responding to a reported theft. Jaxson Lush faces charges of theft and failure to comply with his release order and probation orders after he was found violating his court-imposed release conditions. On May 1, police responded to a theft from a business on Columbia […]

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3 months ago
Justice, News

Glovertown RCMP responds to disturbance call, man charged with uttering threats

Glovertown RCMP is investigating after responding to a disturbance in progress in Dover on Saturday. A 62-year-old man was arrested and faces criminal charges. Just after 10:00 p.m. on May 2, 2026, police responded to reports of a disturbance outside a home in Dover. Police were told that the suspect was also seen in possession […]

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3 months ago
News

Province mourning loss of Eg Walters

The province is mourning the loss of a community leader and fierce advocate today. Eg Walters, who served as the Executive Director of the Community Food Sharing Association, has died. Known as a tireless advocate for food security, Walters led the Community Food Sharing Association through growth and challenges, including a devastating fire that destroyed […]

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3 months ago
News, Sports

Bid applications now being accepted for the Newfoundland and Labrador Games

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is inviting bid applications from communities interested in hosting upcoming Newfoundland and Labrador Games, including the 2028 Winter Games, 2030 Summer Games and the 2032 Winter Games. The Newfoundland and Labrador Games are a weeklong multi-sport competition hosted every two years by communities, alternating with Winter Games […]

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3 months ago
Health, News

Urgent Care Centre staffing concerns continue

For the second time in just a few weeks the Urgent Care Centre on Stavanger Drive was forced to temporarily close over the weekend, due to staffing issues. Since opening its doors back in January, the facility has been forced to shut its doors on a number of times. The facility reopened again Sunday morning. […]

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3 months ago
News

Province to pay $45 million to church abuse victims

The provincial government will now pay millions to help compensate victims of abuse by the Roman Catholic Church, after the Supreme Court approved a settlement late this week. The province will pay out $45.8 million to the victims, as well as an additional $500,000 for counselling services. Lawyers representing some of the more than 200 […]

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3 months ago
Health, News

Mental Health Awareness Week

It’s a time to connect with your community, and yourself. National Mental Health Awareness Week starts today, and the Canadian Mental Health Association is encouraging everyone to support well-being. May 4-10 is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Week this year, and the Canadian Mental Health Association say too many people are feeling alone across the […]

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3 months ago
Nature, News

Grim anniversary set to remember those impacted by the Adam’s Cove wildfire

The town council of Small Point-Adam’s Cove-Blackhead-Broadcove is inviting residents and friends of the community to join them in the marking of the one year anniversary of the Adam’s Cove fire in may of last year. The one year anniversary of the fire is on Thursday. A commemorative gathering will take place at the Adam’s […]

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