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Recent News

12 months ago
Local News, News, Weather

Wind and rain storm knocks out power for some; St. John’s closes Westerland Road due to flying debris

Heavy wind and rain have been lashing the province for much of the day. The City of St. John’s advises that Westerland Road will be closed until further notice due to debris from high winds. If you encounter a road or sidewalk hazard during the storm such as a downed tree, object, or a power […]

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12 months ago
News, Weather

Province warns residents to be ready for heavy rain, high winds

The provincial government is monitoring forecast information of a strong weather system that is anticipated to affect a significant portion of Newfoundland and Labrador for the next few days. Environment Canada has issued wind and rainfall warnings, as well as special weather statements as an intense low-pressure system will bring heavy rain, high winds and […]

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12 months ago
News

Former U.S. Vice-President Dick Cheney passes away

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful vice presidents in U.S. history, has died at age 84. In a statement released by his family, he died Monday due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family said Tuesday in a statement. “For decades, Dick Cheney served our nation, including as White House […]

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12 months ago
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Placentia RCMP stops unlicensed driver for speeding, impounds vehicle

A 34-year-old man had his vehicle impounded by Placentia RCMP on Saturday, after he was stopped for speeding and found to be operating without a valid driver’s license. At approximately 2:24 p.m. on Nov. 1, an officer on patrol observed a drive travelling 90 km/hour through a 50 km/hr zone in Jerseyside. A traffic stop […]

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12 months ago
News, Politics

Federal government presenting budget today

Canadians will get a look at what is included in the federal budget today. It is the first time the Carney government has presented a budget. It will be presented by Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne. The budget is a confidence motion, and it remains to be seen if the government will […]

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12 months ago
News

Impaired woman arrested after crashing vehicle in ditch

The RNC responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in Torbay on Monday evening. Officers located the vehicle, which had crashed in a ditch. The 61-year-old female driver was placed under arrest for impaired driving. After further investigation, the female was charged with refusal and impaired driving; she was released for a future […]

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12 months ago
News, Traffic

Dry roads across most of the Island

Roads on the southwest coast are wet, and elsewhere, roads are dry with some icy patches. Marine Atlantic has cancelled all crossings for today and Wednesday morning and anticipates impacts to crossings on Wednesday evening and Thursday. The MV Astron W is in service but off schedule. At the St. John’s International Airport, Air Canada […]

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12 months ago
News, NTV Weather Update, Weather

UPDATE: Weather bomb expected to impact province today

It will be a stormy day across the Island portion of the province with wind and coastal flooding warnings in effect from Environment Canada. Wind Warning in effect for: Strong winds that may cause damage are expected. Locations: east coast of Newfoundland and northern Avalon Peninsula. Maximum gusts this afternoon and evening: east to southeasterly […]

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12 months ago
Local News, News

Mount Pearl seeking feedback on public transit

The City of Mount Pearl is seeking feedback from residents on public transit. From October 29 to November 14, residents can share feedback through interactive tools on heymountpearl.ca/publictransit. There is a survey and a map where you can drop pins on your preferred destinations. Feedback will be used to shape the City’s review of existing […]

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