Ottawa to cover UN ‘Law of the Sea’ royalties for Bay du Nord, clearing path for millions in offshore payouts
There is hundreds of millions in royalties at stake, the Bay du Nord project is full of firsts, from deep water extraction to royalty agreements, one of those falls under a U.N. convention on ‘The Law of the Sea’. It’s a relatively new act that would mean significant royalty payouts, which would then be redistributed […]
Read moreTrades NL pleased with benefits agreement for Bay du Nord project
Bay du Nord, the massive offshore oil project, is one step closer to reaching the finish line. That’s after last night’s announcement that a benefits agreement had been reached between the province and the oil companies responsible for the project. NTV’s Ben Cleary has the latest.
Read moreTrading snow for bitter winds but sunny skies over next 48 hours
Ryan Harding, NTV Weather Centre Gone is the latest low-pressure system that brought 5-10 cm across the island Wednesday and replacing it is a high-pressure system, keeping skies clear but allowing cold temperatures to sweep across the province into Thursday. It’s looking to get cold enough in Labrador to toggle the warning from Environment Canada […]
Read moreNunatsiavut Government releases 2026-27 budget
The Nunatsiavut Government released its 2026–2027 budget today, presenting a financial plan focused on strengthening Inuit communities through strategic infrastructure and housing investments, supporting resiliency and well‑being, and building a strong and sustainable Nunatsiavut. The budget reflects the Nunatsiavut Government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and listening to Labrador Inuit, said Finance, Human Resources and Information […]
Read moreNewfoundland Regiment hoping to make history
The Newfoundland Regiment are on the brink of etching their name into Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League history. They’re close to setting a new attendance record for a first-year franchise by breaking the attendance record which was set during the 1969-70 season. The current benchmark for inaugural season average attendance belongs to the 1969-70 Quebec […]
Read moreThree people arrested and drugs seized by RNC during traffic stop
Three people are facing a number of charges, with additional charges pending, following a traffic stop on Friday, February 27, in St. John’s. While on patrols in the area of Prince of Wales Street, RNC officers located a vehicle that had been reported stolen the previous day, and conducted a traffic stop. Following a search […]
Read moreSubject of nation-wide arrest warrant apprehended by police
27-year-old Nathan Hancott, the subject of a Canada-wide arrest warrant, was arrested this afternoon. He was unlawfully at large since early February. RCMP requested the public’s assistance in locating Hancott on February 6, 2026. Police believed Hancott, who is from Grand Falls-Windsor, was hiding out in the province. Police asked that anyone with information on […]
Read moreWoman arrested following disturbance in Bay Bulls
A woman was arrested for assault after Ferryland RCMP responded to a disturbance at a Bay Bulls home on Tuesday, March 3. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., police received a call about a disturbance in progress. When officers arrived on scene, the victim explained that a woman, who was known to the occupants of the home, […]
Read moreTeam Gushue secures playoff spot at Brier; Nathan Young to play Brad Jacobs this evening
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Brad Gushue and Olympic champion Brad Jacobs both posted wins this morning to secure playoff spots at the Montana’s Brier in St. John’s. Gushue upended Prince Edward Island’s Tyler Smith 12-3 and Jacobs earned a 10-4 win over Nova Scotia’s Kendal Thompson. Heading into this afternoon’s action, Gushue and Jacobs share the […]
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