A local paramedic is being mourned today, following his sudden passing on June 22nd. The Paramedic Association of Newfoundland and Labrador posted on social media that Devin Paul George gave his life to save a young boy at one of the local swimming areas on June 22nd. Devin Paul George’s obituary reads: ‘It is with […]
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The forest fire threatening Churchill Falls has jumped the river, increasing the risk to the town and the generating station, Premier Andrew Furey announced Tuesday. There had been about 100 essential workers still in Churchill Falls, but they have since been evacuated. Meanwhile, N.L. Hydro is bringing in power from Quebec after the fire caused […]
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Insurance Act which will make it easier for people who have been injured in an automobile accident to get on the path to recovery, without having to pay for health care services out of pocket. New diagnostic and treatment protocols under the Automobile Insurance Act will allow accident victims to get quicker and more affordable […]
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ArtsNL has announced the launch of the Creation Grant Program. The program provides funding to Indigenous artists, artistic groups, and culture carriers for the creation, development, exhibition, and transfer of knowledge related to an art form or artistic practice. Grants are available to Indigenous artists at any stage of their artistic career, working in all […]
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The RNC responded to a report of an impaired driver at a business in the west end of St John’s just before 11:00 p.m. on Monday night. Officers located the suspect vehicle and spoke with the 60-year-old male operator who showed signs of impairment. Upon being provided with the roadside screening device, the male failed […]
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The City of St. John’s has announced Canada Day activities that will take place on July 1. There will be a Sunrise Celebration at 6:00 a.m. on Signal Hill. A free Metrobus Shuttle will bring attendees from the Signal Hill Visitor Centre up to Cabot Tower. There will be a Family Fun and Entertainment event […]
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Across the Island portion of the province, roads are wet. Heavy rain is expected across the Avalon and portions of the south coast which will lead to water build up on the roads and there are areas of fog on the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas. In Labrador, roads are bare and dry with good visibility. […]
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On Monday night, RNC officers on patrol in a residential area of the Goulds observed a suspicious male walking. Officers determined that the 41-year-old male had stolen articles from a vehicle parked at a residence nearby. As a result, the male was arrested and charged with Theft and Trespassing at Night. The accused will appear […]
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Minister of Environment and Climate Change Bernard Davis is in Madrid today for meetings on green hydrogen, the circular economy, smart mapping and attending the Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe 2024. The conference is the largest green hydrogen conference in Europe, focusing on innovation and the global hydrogen economy. Davis will also tour the Centro Nacional […]
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Fire fighting efforts continued today to knock down a blaze threatening Churchill Falls. A group of contractors have begun creating a fire break to serve as a physical barrier, between the fire, and the town. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.
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