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6 months ago
Justice, News

In second confession, Dean Penney told undercover officer he hit Jennifer Hillier-Penney with mallet

Dean Penney’s first-degree murder trial resumed in Corner Brook this morning, where the court heard a recording of a second confession made to an undercover RCMP officer. But while Penney’s first confession suggested that Jennifer Hillier-Penney’s death was accidental, this latest statement tells a very different story. NTV’s Becky Daley reports. Viewer discretion is advised, […]

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6 months ago
Justice, Local News, News

Bonavista RCMP investigating attempted break and enter, seeking public’s assistance

Bonavista RCMP is investigating an attempted break and enter at a retail store earlier this month, and asking anyone with information to contact police. On April 4, around 1:45 a.m. police responded to a commercial alarm at a cannabis shop on Sweetlands Hill in Bonavista. Officers attended the scene and found that window had been […]

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6 months ago
Justice, News

Whitbourne RCMP arrests repeat offender for breaching release order

Whitbourne RCMP arrested 34-year-old Lewis Sooley on Saturday after he was found violating his court-imposed release conditions. On April 18, officers in Whitbourne confirmed that Lewis Sooley, 34, was not complying with a condition of a release order requiring him to make regular phone calls to the detachment to check in. Police located Sooley at […]

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6 months ago
Justice, News

Police tickets driver for excessive speed on Witless Bay Line

A 70-year-old man had his licence suspended roadside after he was caught traveling twice the posted speed limit by RCMP Traffic Services East on Monday morning. Shortly before 9:30 a.m. on April 20, an officer observed a vehicle travelling at speeds up to 108 km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone on Route 13 (Witless Bay Line) near Holyrood.  A […]

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6 months ago
Justice, News

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP arrests man for impaired driving after single-vehicle crash

Police arrested a 20-year-old man for impaired operation after responding to a single-car crash in Grand Falls-Windsor early Saturday morning. Shortly before 2:00 a.m. on April 18, police received a call for assistance from a driver who reported they had crashed and required a tow truck. When police arrived at the scene, the driver was […]

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6 months ago
Business, News, Politics

Provincial budget to be delivered April 29; NTV News to bring one-hour live show from 2-3 p.m.

The province will deliver the first budget of the new government on Wednesday, April 29. Budget 2026, according to Premier Tony Wakeham, will focus on improving life for the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador and identifying opportunities for the province’s future. Finance minister Craig Pardy will deliver the Budget 2026 speech at 2:00 p.m. (1:30 […]

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6 months ago
Justice, News

Trinity-Conception District RCMP warns residents of telephone scam

Trinity-Conception District RCMP is reminding the public to be scam aware after a Harbour Grace resident was contacted via telephone by someone impersonating a bank employee. Scammers can use personal or financial information obtained illegally and pressure tactics to attempt to trick you, so it’s essential you take steps to protect yourself. Trinity-Conception District RCMP […]

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6 months ago
Health, News, Politics

Province says partnership with Hope Air strengthens medical travel assistance

The province was joined by Hope Air CEO Mark Rubinstein to announce a continuing pilot partnership with the national charity. Hope Air provides non-emergency medical travel support to patients in financial need who must leave their communities to access specialized insured medical care. A continuation of the pilot partnership ensures residents facing financial and geographical […]

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6 months ago
News, Politics

House of Assembly resumes this afternoon

The House of Assembly resumes this afternoon following the Easter break Premier Tony Wakeham has indicated that a date for the provincial budget will be announced this week. This will be the PC government’s first budget since winning last year’s provincial general election. NTV’s legislative reporter Ben Cleary will have all the details at 5:30 […]

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6 months ago
News, NTV Weather Update, Weather

Rain and freezing rain in the forecast for most regions of the province

ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: Rain ending near noon then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Amount 2 to 4 mm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 near noon. Temperature falling to plus 1 this afternoon. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight: Cloudy. Freezing rain beginning this evening. Rain […]

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