Body recovered from harbour in Harbour Grace not a criminal matter, say police
A body has reportedly been recovered from the harbour in Harbour Grace.
NTV has learned that the body was pulled from the water before 7 a.m. morning near the construction site of the harbour’s new wharf off Water Street.
Police have confirmed it’s not a criminal matter. Occupational Health and Safety representatives are also on the scene investigating.
Emergency crews were at the scene, including members of the Harbour Grace volunteer fire department, who recovered the body.
Newfoundlander brings home gold for Canada at Special Olympics
Melvin Hanhams has won a gold medal for Canada at the 2023 Special Olympics in Berlin.
The Exploits Hurricanes Athlete took the title in the Division DO5 Level 4 Individual Stroke Play (9 hole). Paul Koegler of German has won silver and Giwook Nam of Korea placed third.
Melvin has been an athlete with Special Olympics for 21 years. He also won gold for the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games.
Event are being planned for his return to the province this coming Tuesday.
Alanis Morissette and The Lumineers to headline major concert in St. John’s this summer
The 2nd Annual Churchill Park Musical Festival is back for two weekends this summer.
The festival will take place at Churchill Park in St. John’s on Aug. 11-12, and the following weekend on the 18-19. American alternative folk band The Lumineers will headline the festival on Saturday, Aug. 12 with special guests Cold War Kids, Fortunate Ones and more to be announced.
On Friday, Aug. 18, seven-time Grammy Award-winning Canadian music icon, Alanis Morissette will headline with special guests Metric, Meg Myers and more to be added to the bill. Additional festival acts will be announced soon. Tickets for both shows go on sale Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m. and will be available online at churchillparkmusicfestival.com.
On the Mark: Alex Newhook and Dawson Mercer reach 100-game milestones in NHL
Alex Newhook played his 100th NHL game for the Colorado Avalanche this week, just weeks after Dawson Mercer accomplished the same feat with the New Jersey Devils. NTV’s Mark Dwyer reports.
Updated: Morning rollover closes road, sends two to hospital
A single-vehicle crash sent two people to hospital and caused significant traffic delays late Saturday morning.
World Energy GH2 acquires Port of Stephenville
The company behind a proposed hydrogen project on the west coast says it has completed its acquisition of the Port of Stephenville.
World Energy GH2 says acquiring the port is an important step in its plans to ship hydrogen and ammonia to global markets. CEO Sean Leet says the deal will position the Bay St. George area as a green energy hub.
Horizon Maritime Services is contracted to assume management of the port effective today. Existing port employees will continue in their current roles.
World Energy GH2 said in a statement the Port of Stephenville will follow protocols from leading European ports to ensure robust international safety standards.
World Energy GH2 wishes to thank the former port owners, Dale Merkel and Theresa Keeping, operating under Port Harmon Authority Limited, for their solid past stewardship of the port.
The port was previously operated by former owners Dale Merkel and Theresa Keeping under the Port Harmon Authority Ltd. They operated the port year-round as a sheltered, deep sea and ice-free port.