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2 months ago
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PC Government says electricity rebate contingent on finalizing new Churchill Falls deal

The Provincial Government has announced a new electricity rebate to be applied following the finalization of definitive agreements, but it comes with a catch. The rebate will only happen if the Churchill Falls deal is finalized. The Churchill River Electricity Rebate will provide a 15 per cent electricity rebate for residential ratepayers throughout the province on their first 2,000 kWh of electricity […]

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2 months ago
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St. John’s firefighters honour the fallen 25 years later with annual stair climb

Dozens of firefighters, first responders, families, and community members gathered in St. John’s this morning for the annual September 11th Stair Climb hosted by the St. John’s Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 1075. Participants climbed the equivalent of 110 floors at the Mary Brown’s Centre, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks and honouring […]

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2 months ago
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Police issue nearly 250 tickets over Labour Day long weekend

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary issued almost 250 tickets for traffic offences over a four-day enforcement initiative to coincide with the Labour Day long weekend. Officers across all jurisdictions targeted speeding, distracted, and impaired driving. Traffic checkpoints resulted in the detection of drivers operating without a license, those with outstanding fines, and unregistered vehicles. Despite poor […]

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2 months ago
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A DAY THE WORLD CAME TO GANDER; NTV live coverage from 1:30-4 p.m. today to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 tragedy

Twenty-five years later, the story of how a small Newfoundland town opened its doors to thousands of strangers remains one of the most powerful stories of kindness to emerge from the tragedy of 9/11. On an ordinary September morning 25 years ago, hundreds of airplanes were crossing the North Atlantic. They were carrying thousands of […]

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2 months ago
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Plane people return to N.L. on eve of 9/11 anniversary to say thank you

All eyes are on Gander as this province, and the world, get ready to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Thousands of people had their flights diverted to Newfoundland on that fateful day, and many of them have returned this week to say thank you for the kindness they received. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.

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2 months ago
Justice, News

Opposition raising concerns over format for Churchill Falls debate

The PC government has released the details on how next week’s special debate on Churchill Falls will work. But as NTV’s legislative reporter Ben Cleary tells us, the opposition parties say the format leaves much to be desired.

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2 months ago
News, Politics

Ottawa ends NCC bid for indigenous rights

Ottawa has ended talks about indigenous rights and recognition with the NunatuKavut Community Council in Labrador. As NTV’s Beth Penney tells us, the Nunatsiavut government is supporting the decision.

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2 months ago
Health, News

Province introduces new guide for survivors during Suicide Prevention Week

This week has been proclaimed as Suicide Prevention Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. As NTV’s Marykate O’Neill tells us, it comes with a new guide for survivors of suicide.

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2 months ago
Local News, News

Conception Bay South receives funding for recreational upgrades

Upgrades are coming to outdoor spaces in Conception Bay South thanks to funding from the town and the federal government. Kyle Brookings explains what the money will be used for.

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2 months ago
Politics, The Inside Story

Inside Story: How will Innu Nation and Quebec affect Churchill Falls deal?

Premier Tony Wakeham faced questions this week about the Innu Nation, who said they won’t meet the government’s December 31st deadline for definitive agreements on Churchill Falls. Mike Connors sat down today with Ed Hollett, author of the Sir Robert Bond Papers, to discuss that and other issues on Churchill Falls.

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