Metro cleanup continues after latest winter storm
A major winter storm has caused widespread shutdowns and delays for the second day in the St. John’s metro region and parts of central. Today, the city announced they will have all plowing operations done by tomorrow afternoon. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill has the story.
Read morePort aux Basques RCMP arrests impaired driver
RCMP in Channel-Port aux Basques arrested a 60-year-old man after receiving a report of a possible impaired driver on Wednesday afternoon. On Feb. 18, shortly before 2:30 p.m., officers were alerted to a possible impaired driver in a store parking lot on Main Street. Police quickly located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The […]
Read moreMore damage in Trepassey
The broken breakwater in Trepassey, combined with yesterday’s winter storm, has caused more damage to the road leading to the lower coast. Battery Road was closed to all traffic for a period of time Wednesday. It was earlier this month when the town declared a state of emergency after a winter storm tore down more […]
Read more18 racers get set for Cain’s Quest
Excitement is in the air in Labrador City as Cain’s Quest gets underway this coming weekend. 18 team of two and their support crew are checking lists and equipment twice before the starting line-up on Sunday. It’s a race known as one of the most gruelling and intense for snowmobile endurance in the world. Race […]
Read moreProvince to provides update on wind-hydrogen development
Lloyd Parrott, Minister of Energy and Mines, has provided an update on wind-hydrogen development in the province. The province has extended the Crown lands wind reserve for Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation (EVREC) to Feb. 28, 2027. Due to the lack of progress and non-payment of Crown lands reserve fees, the Crown lands reserves for […]
Read moreDerek Coffey named St. John’s City Manager
Derek Coffey has been appointed as City Manager with the City of St. John’s. In this role, Coffey will provide overall leadership for the City’s administration, oversee municipal operations, and support council in delivering programs and services to residents. “On behalf of Council, I am very pleased to welcome Derek into the role of City […]
Read moreClarenville RCMP seize vehicle from suspended driver after collision
A 50-year-old Petley man is without his vehicle after Clarenville RCMP responded to a collision on Wednesday and discovered his driver’s licence was suspended. Just before 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 18, police were dispatched to the scene of a collision in the area of Memorial Drive. Witnesses reported that a passenger vehicle had made contact […]
Read moreCanada battling U.S. for gold in Olympic women’s hockey final
It is a matchup many expected, a Canada-U.S. showdown for gold at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy. The game is currently under way. The U.S. blanked the defending champions from Canada 5-0 in preliminary action. It’s the seventh time the teams have met in the Olympic gold-medal game.
Read morePolice continue investigation into cat that suffered apparent gunshot wound
Police are continuing their investigation after a cat was apparently shot on the west coast. The animal rescue organization taking care of the cat has given an update, as they fundraise to cover medical expenses. It started when an orange cat, named Romeo, was dropped off at a veterinarian’s office on the west coast to […]
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