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Recent News

1 year ago
News, Politics

Joanne Thompson remains fisheries minister in Mark Carney’s post-election cabinet

St. John’s East MP Joanne Thompson remains the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s post-election cabinet. Carney unveiled his cabinet in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa Tuesday. Other notable appointments included Dominic Leblanc as minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade relations, intergovernmental affairs and “one Canadian economy”; Melanie Joly moving […]

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1 year ago
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Police tickets off-road vehicle operator not wearing a helmet

A 32-year-old man was ticketed by Clarenville RCMP for not wearing a helmet while operating a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on May 10.  Shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, police stopped the ATV which was traveling on the shoulder of the Trans-Canada Highway near Clarenville. In addition to not wearing a helmet, the driver was unable […]

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1 year ago
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St. John’s International Airport Authority holding annual public meeting

St. John’s International Airport Authority will hold its annual public meeting today beginning at 10:30 a.m. It is open to any interested participant. The meeting will be held in person at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, with a live stream available for viewing. There will be an update from leadership on the 2024 business […]

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1 year ago
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Man arrested after causing serious damage to home

The RNC responded to a disturbance at a residence in the east end of St. John’s on Monday afternoon. Responding officers observed that a home had sustained serious damage, mainly to the windows and doors. A 43-year-old male in the home for property damage and breaching his release order. He was held to appear in […]

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1 year ago
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St. John’s reopens  Re-Leaf Voucher program

The City of St. John’s has opened the Residential Re-Leaf program, where St. John’s residents can apply for a $200 voucher towards the purchase of a tree to plant on their property. There are 175 vouchers available. Applications can be submitted directly by filling out an online form. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., […]

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1 year ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Snow-covered roads on portions of the west coast

Across the west coast of the Island, roads are wet with snow-covered sections on the Baie Verte Peninsula through to Rocky Harbour and on the eastern side of the Northern Peninsula and from Gallants to Robinsons. On the eastern half of the Island, roads are bare and dry with good visibility. Roads across Labrador are […]

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1 year ago
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Man arrested for breaking into boats in St. John’s Harbour

On Monday evening, an RNC patrol officer observed a wanted 48-year-old male walking on Duckworth Street in St. John’s. The man had been identified from previous investigations of breaking into vessels that were docked on the waterfront of St. John’s Harbour. The officer arrested the male on the warrant, and he was taken to the […]

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1 year ago
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Seniors’ Advocate to launch Seniors’ Month Campaign

Seniors’ Advocate for Newfoundland and Labrador, Susan Walsh, will be at Goulds Elementary this morning at 10:15 a.m. to launch this year’s Seniors’ Month Campaign – Growing Bolder.  This year, the campaign includes a youth perspective on positive aging through art. June is Seniors’ Month in Newfoundland and Labrador and is a time to celebrate […]

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1 year ago
News, Politics

Premier Hogan promises to axe sugar tax on first day in House of Assembly

The House of Assembly reopened today for the spring sitting with a new premier and shuffled cabinet at the helm. On his first day, Premier Hogan promised to repeal the sugar tax, but it’s not clear exactly when that will happen. NTV’s Bailey Howard has the story.

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1 year ago
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Province looking at help for Adam’s Cove wildfire victims amid questions about cell phone service

Some Adam’s Cove residents are still in shock after a wildfire ripped through the small town, claiming numerous homes. Some are questioning issues like cell phone service and the provincial government’s response to the disaster. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill has more.

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