Badger residents fear for what’s left behind as wildfire forces evacuation
A wildfire has forced the evacuation of the town of Badger. Residents of Badger are no stranger to emergencies, with a history of winter ice-jams and floods, but now the dry weather and wind have brought a new threat to their door-step. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.
Read moreBank of Canada governor speaks to St. John’s Board of Trade
Tiff Macklem, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, was in St. John’s today. Macklem spoke to members of the St. John’s Board of Trade about trade uncertainty between Canada and the United States. Macklem also praised Newfoundland and Labrador’s ability to diversify it’s trade relationships during uncertain times.
Read moreDFO increases Northern Cod quota one year after ending moratorium
It’s been one year since the federal government reversed its decades long closure of the cod fishery and today, Ottawa is more than doubling the northern cod quota. Industry, both inshore and offshore today, are welcoming the news. NTV’s Jodi Cooke reports.
Read moreStatue unveiled of Newfoundland suffragist Armine Nutting Gosling
For the first time, a statue of a named woman has been raised in the capital city. A bronze statue of Armine Nutting Gosling will now greet visitors of Bannerman Park. ntv’s bailey howard tells us more.
Read moreInside Story: Forestry ministers discuss climate change in St. John’s
The wildfire threatening Badger is just the latest in a long string of emergencies right across Canada this year. Wildfires and the consequences of climate change were hot topics this week as Canada’s forestry ministers met in St. John’s. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.
Read moreBackstage Pass: Iceberg Alley Tent
NTV’s Amanda Mews takes us behind the scenes, or rather under the tent, of one of the province’s most unique music festivals.
Read moreYour Community: Special tree planting at new St. John’s community centre
NTV’s Amanda Mews dropped by a special tree planting, at a new community centre in St. John’s. The city is hoping for a ‘fruitful’ harvest.
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