Month: January 2024

2 years ago

A messy morning turns into a mild afternoon on the Island, while snow gets heavy in the Big Land

Temperatures will shoot up throughout the morning and early afternoon for most of the Island. Highs will reach as high as 8° for most. The exception will be the GNP where highs will only be as warm as 2°. The drizzle and rain will end by late afternoon or evening for most. And the warmth […]

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2 years ago

Labrador City announces date for winter carnival

The Town of Labrador City will be holding its annual winter carnival in March. The event will run from March 8 to 16. Organizers are seeking groups and organizations to host an event for the Carnival. The deadline for events and activities submission is January 26.

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2 years ago

Inflation rate increases slightly

The inflation rate in December rose 3.4 percent, following a 3.1 per cent increase in November. In December there was an increase in the cost of gasoline, rent, airfares, and passenger vehicles. Prices for food purchased from stores rose 4.7 per cent year over year in December, unchanged from the increase in November. In Newfoundland […]

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2 years ago

Poor driving conditions across Newfoundland and several ferries suspend service

Roads across Newfoundland are mostly snow-covered. The roads from Woody Point to Trout River and Abrahams Cove to Mainland are closed. There is poor visibility in many areas of the west coast, parts of central, and the Avalon Peninsula. Travel is not recommended in several areas. Across Labrador, roads are snow-covered with icy sections and […]

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2 years ago

RNC arrest two intoxicated males on Elizabeth Avenue in St. John’s

Tuesday evening the RNC responded to a report of several intoxicated males who were said to have been stealing from a business on Elizabeth Avenue in St. John’s. Police located the suspects walking in the area with stolen property still in their possession. A 26-year-old male was arrested and charged with theft under $5000 and […]

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2 years ago

Several school closures across the province

There are several school closures across the province this morning. St. Peter’s All Grade closed all day. The following schools are closed for the morning with an update to follow on afternoon classes:Acreman ElementaryAll Hallows ElementaryAmalgamated AcademyAscension CollegiateBaccalieu CollegiateBaltimore SchoolBay Roberts PrimaryCabot AcademyCarbonear AcademyCarbonear CollegiateCrescent CollegiateFatima AcademyHoly Family ElementaryHoly Redeemer ElementaryLaval High School PlacentiaMobile Central […]

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2 years ago

Update coming today on improved access to medical services and records

Minister of Health and Community Services Tom Osborne will host a Health Care Action Update today to discuss improved access to medical services and records. Osborne will be joined by Dr. Pat Parfrey, Deputy Minister of Health Transformation, and Steve Greene, Vice President of Digital Health and Chief Information Officer for NL Health Services. The […]

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2 years ago

Chief Mise’l Joe reflects on career ahead of retirement

The head of the Miawpukek First Nation is officially retiring on Wednesday after 35 years in the role. Chief Mise’l Joe will still have an active role as he reflects on his career. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.

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2 years ago

Burin Peninsula Energy Advisory Board faces questions about Everwind’s proposed hydrogen project

The Burin Peninsula Energy Advisory Board held a public information session last weekend to explain its role. But during the question-and-answer session, the focus shifted to questions about Everwind Fuels’ green hydrogen project proposed for the region. NTV’s Ross Tilley reports.

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2 years ago

Nurses’ union demands clarity from government on number of vacancies

The nurses union says it’s trying to get a handle on the number of nursing vacancies in the province. As NTV’s David Salter reports, union president Yvette Coffey says she’s been waiting for government to provide vacancy rates since October, and she has yet to get an answer.

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