Month: November 2023

3 years ago

Local doctor raising concerns over virtual care contract

A virtual health care provider in central Newfoundland is speaking out about an $11 million annual contract government awarded yesterday for virtual health care services. As NTV’s David Salter reports, the local doctor says he could provide the service at a third of the cost.

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3 years ago

First Light says policing review misses the mark

The province’s policing review is facing criticism from Indigenous groups and the opposition parties for its lack of representation. NTV’s Bailey Howard tells us more.

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3 years ago

Busiest year ever along Corner Brook docks

The Port of Corner Brook has capped a record year for cruise ship visits. But while the number of vessels is important, it’s what they leave behind that adds up for the local business community. NTV’s Don Bradshaw explains.

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3 years ago

End-of-life hospice set to open in central Newfoundland

This week, the province’s first end-of-life hospice is set to open its doors in Grand Falls-Windsor after years of hard work and fundraising. NTV’s Colleen Lewis has the story

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3 years ago

On the Mark: MUN rugby team makes final four at nationals

Memorial University’s rugby program is making waves on the national stage, finishing in the final four at the Canadian University Championships. But the Sea-Hawks accomplished even more over the weekend. Here’s NTV’s Mark Dwyer.

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3 years ago

Your Community: Pie NL magazine

A fashion gala this weekend brought out the Christmas spirit this weekend, with loads of presents arriving for the holiday season. Here’s NTV’s Marykate O’Neill.

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3 years ago

Police arrests man on multiple charges, including drug trafficking

Bell Island RCMP arrested a 31-year-old man on Nov. 16, after he was found in possession of a quantity of drugs, drug paraphernalia and contraband tobacco in his vehicle. After a report by the public of a suspicious man parked in a vehicle on Thursday, Nov. 16, police conducted a check on the described vehicle […]

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3 years ago

Caribou crossing

Drivers on the Northern Peninsula have been seeing an influx of caribou recently. It’s been happening in the area of the St. Anthony Airport, Eddie’s Cove, the Cook’s Harbour roadway, and the Town of Main Brook. The province is concerned about a higher chance of caribou-vehicle collisions in these areas. The caribou are expected to […]

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3 years ago

Teacher, coach charged with sex crimes ordered to have no contact with 28 people

Markus Hicks, the teacher and volleyball coach charged with sex-related offences against teenaged boys, has had restrictions put on him while behind bars. Twenty eight names were read in provincial court in St. John’s today — the long list of people who Hicks is forbidden to have contact or communication with while he’s behind bars. […]

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3 years ago

NL Health Services provides update on masking guidelines

NL Health Services is advising the public of updated masking recommendations for health-care facilities for the 2023-24 fall/winter respiratory season, effective Thursday, Nov. 23. NL Health Services will continue to monitor epidemiology, hospitalizations and outbreaks and masking guidelines will be re-evaluated March 31, 2024. The public is also reminded that self-screening for COVID-19/respiratory illness remains […]

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