Reports of violence, weapons at field parties over long weekend
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to violent incidents at multiple unsupervised field parties during the long weekend. The RNC received reports of safety concerns from adjacent residents who cited concerns related to traffic, unsupervised fires, off-road vehicle activity, and underage drinking. Reports of violence were also made by party attendees and parents. On Saturday at […]
Read moreDavis to attend Steps for School Meals event at Bishop Field Elementary
Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Bernard Davis will attend the Steps for Schools Meals Fun Walk/Run at Bishop Field Elementary today. The fun walk/run will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Bishop Field Elementary School in St. John’s. It is an opportunity to celebrate the expansion of school food programming in the province and […]
Read moreCruise ship season launches on Wednesday
The cruise ship season will get underway tomorrow in St. John’s with the arrival of the Silver Dawn. The cruise ship carrying 660 passengers is expected to arrive in the city at 1:00 p.m. and will depart at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Between May and October, 39 ship visits are scheduled from 18 cruise lines. […]
Read moreDetour on Anderson Avenue in St. John’s for the next three weeks
There will be a temporary lane closure at Anderson Avenue between Guy Street and Freshwater Road in St. John’s starting today to facilitate the work of the Kelly’s Brook Shared-Use-Path project. From 7:00 a.m. today to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, eastbound traffic will be maintained and a detour via Howlett Avenue will be […]
Read moreWet roads for most of the morning drive
Roads in central and eastern Newfoundland are wet, and there are areas of drizzle. Along the west coast, roads are dry. In Labrador, roads are mostly wet with good visibility. Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are operating on time. There are no flight delays in St. John’s, Gander, or Deer Lake.
Read moreWoman facing assault charge after incident in St. John’s overnight
The RNC responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence in the centre of St. John’s on Monday night. Police entered the home and found an injured male, and the house was in disarray. A 32-year-old female known to the victim was arrested and charged with assault. She was taken to the […]
Read moreHogan Signs MOU with Port of Amsterdam at World Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition
Over the weekend, Premier John Hogan signed a memorandum of understanding with the Port of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The MOU supports the development of the wind-hydrogen industry in the province. Hogan, along with Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology and Minister Responsible for Trade Opportunities Steve Crocker, are attending the World Hydrogen 2025 Summit […]
Read moreCanada Post receives strike notice for Friday
Canada Post has received a strike notice from its union, which could be on strike by the end of the week. As the negotiation period continues, a new report suggests a major overhaul of the corporation. NTV’s Bailey Howard tells us more.
Read moreN.L. couple finds gravesite in Zimbabwe of Thomas Nangle, who championed National War Memorial
Thomas Nangle. His name may not be familiar to everyone, but he played a defining, and heroic, role in commemorating Newfoundland and Labrador’s military history. As NTV’s Ben Cleary tells us, one couple from this province were able to honour his legacy, at his grave site, more than 10 thousand kilometres away.
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