Month: October 2023

3 years ago

Lorraine Obed pleads guilty to manslaughter for 2021 stabbing death

Lorraine Obed pleaded guilty to manslaughter Tuesday for the 2021 stabbing death of Jimmy Corcoran in St. John’s. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.

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3 years ago

Temporary closure and detour scheduled for Peacekeepers Way

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising that Peacekeepers Way between Legion Road and Foxtrap Access Road will be closed from Oct. 9-19. The closure is necessary to facilitate a culvert replacement. A detour will be put in place through Route 60, and motorists are asked to reduce their speed, pay attention to traffic control, and travel cautiously through the community.

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3 years ago

Seven people to receive Order of Newfoundland and Labrador on Wednesday

Seven people will receive the province’s highest honour tomorrow. Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador and Chancellor of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be joined by Premier Andrew Furey at the investiture ceremony at Government House in St. John’s.   The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador recognizes people who have demonstrated excellence and achievement […]

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3 years ago

Rates increased for home support agencies

The province is increasing rates for home support agencies that provide support to seniors, children, and adults with disabilities who require personal and behavioural assistance to maintain individual independence at home. Health minister Tom Osborne will address the media this morning to provide additional details. Government is investing an additional $7.9 million in 2023-24 to […]

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3 years ago

CUPE NL holds Human Rights Conference in Gander

Over the weekend, the CUPE NL and the Human Rights Committee held a conference in Gander. There were several different sessions throughout the weekend including gender diversity training, a conversation on ANTI-2SLBGTQIA+ Hate and Gender Diversity, Truth and Reconciliation at the Bargaining Table, and Sexual Harassment and Violence in the Workplace. CUPE NL President Sherry […]

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3 years ago

Record-breaking year for Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation Telethon

On Sunday the Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation held its 34th annual telethon and it was a record-breaking year. In total, the telethon raised $827,815. Funds will be used to purchase much-needed medical equipment. The foundation serves all sites in the Trinity, Conception, and Placentia area with a regional population of approximately 70,000 people.

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3 years ago

Growlers Re-Sign Adam Dawe

The Newfoundland Growlers announced on Monday that they have signed Adam Dawe to a Standard Player Contract ahead of the upcoming hockey season. Dawe is from Gander and was midway through his senior year of college hockey with the UConn Huskies last winter before turning pro. He also previously spent four years at the University […]

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3 years ago

Showers return for Tuesday, ahead of a cold front

We are seeing some showers around this morning, particularly over interior, wester and northwestern Newfoundland along with parts of southern Labrador. The radars on the Island are doing a pretty good showing us where the showers are where they’re headed. Generally the showers are moving from west to east this morning. Throughout the day they […]

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3 years ago

Wet roads across western Newfoundland

Roads are wet across the western half of the Island due to some shower activity. In central and on the Burin Peninsula, roads are dry. On the Avalon Peninsula roads are dry with areas of fog. Across Labrador, expect fair driving conditions. Flights PD230, PB921, and AC693 are delayed at the St. John’s International Airport […]

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3 years ago

Corner Brook RNC searching for missing woman

RNC in Corner Brook is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 40-year-old female. Terri Hann is described as being 5 foot 4 inches tall, 100 pounds, with brown eyes, and shoulder-length dirty blonde hair. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Hann is asked the RNC in Corner Brook at 709-637-4100 or Crimestoppers […]

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