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Recent News

1 year ago
News

Two new radiation oncologists recruited to work at Western Memorial Regional Hospital

Two new radiation oncologists have been recruited to work at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook as the Provincial Government and Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services expand the Provincial Cancer Care Program. As part of the expansion, chemotherapy and other cancer treatment spaces have increased from 10 to 15, two dedicated telehealth spaces have […]

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1 year ago
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RCMP stops excessive speeder on Route 360

A 23-year-old man was stopped for excessive speeding by Bay D’Espoir RCMP on Monday. On July 7, police observed a vehicle travelling at 134km/hr in an 80 km/h zone on the Bay D’Espoir Highway. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was ticketed for excessive speeding. The vehicle was not registered or insured. The driver’s license was suspended and the […]

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1 year ago
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Counterfeit currency detected in Corner Brook

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has confirmed the use of counterfeit currency in Corner Brook. Police responded to a restaurant on Maple Valley Road on Tuesday afternoon after receiving a report of a suspicious $100 bill used to pay for a meal. Businesses are advised to check any currency before accepting payment, and report any […]

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1 year ago
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RNC issue driving suspensions for impairment

The RNC issued driving suspensions for impairment overnight in Corner Brook. On Thursday around 10 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle that was observed speeding in Summerside-Irishtown. The 35-year-old male operator was determined to be impaired by alcohol under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA). He was issued a 7-day driving suspension and […]

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1 year ago
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St. John’s observing Orangemen’s Day on Monday

In observance of the Orangemen’s Day holiday on Monday, most City offices will be closed. Curbside waste collection will go ahead as scheduled, and Robin Hood Bay will be open for commercial users only. All parking bylaws are still in effect, including paid parking regulations, and street cleaning operations will occur as scheduled. The Visitor […]

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1 year ago
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Lane Closure extended on Prince Philip Drive

The road closure on Prince Philip Drive at University Avenue has been extended to today at 5:00 p.m. Prince Philip Drive is reduced to one lane, both east and west bound, at various times, and the left turning lane from Prince Philip Drive to University Avenue is closed to facilitate asphalt paving operations. Pedestrian traffic […]

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1 year ago
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RNC investigating stabbing in St. John’s

Just before 1:00 a.m. this morning the RNC responded to a call of a disturbance in the east end area of St. John’s. Responding officers located a man with a stab wound. The man was transported to the Health Sciences Centre for medical attention for a non-life-threatening injury. The investigation is continuing.

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1 year ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Nice driving conditions and a number of flight delays

Roads across the province are dry with good visibility with no reported delays. The Flanders will continue to operate on a load-and-go basis due to the MV Beaumont Hamel being out of service. There are several flight delays and cancellations at the St. John’s International Airport. Air Canada Flights 1946, 1572, 1948, 1573, 1949, 1575, […]

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1 year ago
News, NTV Weather Update, Weather

Hot and humid start to the weekend

The Island will see sunny skies to start today. There are a few fog patches over portions of the Avalon Peninsula. Most areas will see clouds build in throughout the day. It will be a hot and humid day across the Island with temperatures from 25 to 30 degrees and humidex values reaching the low […]

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1 year ago
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Fuel prices increase in weekly adjustment

The cost of most fuels is up today. Gas has increased by 2.6 cents per litre. Diesel on the Island increased by up to 4.2 cents, and diesel in fuel zones 13 and 13a increased by 4.0 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island increased by 3.61 cents, and stove oil heating fuel in […]

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