The province’s Serious Incident Response Team is investigating a collision involving an RCMP vehicle. On Tuesday, the RCMP warned the public of a collision on the Kippens highway. RCMP notified SIRT-NL of the collision. Director Michael King said in a statement that as the investigation is ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further. Results […]
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating a robbery in St. John’s. On Tuesday (May 14), just before 5 p.m., patrol officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Guv’nor Inn and Pub on Elizabeth Avenue. Responding officers were informed that a man wearing a camouflage style jacket, carrying a reusable grocery bag, […]
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The federal government will make an announcement today pertaining to more child care spaces across the province. Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Jenna Sudds, Minister Seamus O’Regan, and Minister Gudie Hutchings will be joined by provincial Minister Krista Lynn Howell for the announcement. The announcement takes place at the YMCA in St. John’s at 11:00 a.m.
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The Provincial Government has lowered the age for recommended breast screening. Previously the recommendation was 50 but has been reduced to include women between the ages of 40 and 49. The decision is based on new national guidelines published by the Canadian Cancer Society. An additional 24,000 people will become eligible for the Provincial Breast […]
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The 25th annual International Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Service will take place today in St. John’s. The service, held during National Police Week, honours those whose lives were lost and recognizes those families, friends, and coworkers left to cope with the tragic loss. The service will be held at St. John’s Seventh Day Adventist Church beginning at 11 a.m.
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Across Newfoundland, roads are wet with water build-up in some areas and there are fog patches across eastern areas. In the Wabush area, roads are wet. Elsewhere across Labrador, roads are dry. The Beaumont Hamel is operating on the Flanders schedule. Air service is in place from Charlottetown to Norman Bay on Monday and Thursday. Other ferries are […]
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A recall has been issued for some brands of Frito Lay brand SunChips due to possible Salmonella contamination. The products were sold nationally and include SunChips Multigrains Harvest Cheddar Snacks, Frito Lay Original Munchies Snack Mix, and Frito Lay Variety Packs Cheesy Mix. All products have a date range from July 16 to August 13 […]
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At around 3:00 a.m. this morning the RNC responded to a single-vehicle collision on Pitts Memorial Drive. An eyewitness at the scene believed the 34-year-old male was possibly impaired as he was slurring his voice. Police arrested the male and determined that the man was almost three times the legal limit for alcohol. Subsequently, he was charged with impaired driving. […]
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Premier Andrew Furey was back in the House of Assembly Tuesday after travelling to Dubai and the Netherlands. He immediately came under fire from the opposition for his travel expenses. NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.
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On July 1st, the repatriated remains of an unknown Newfoundland soldier who fought in World War 1 will finally be brought back home. in preparation, the National War Memorial in St. John’s is undergoing an extensive refurbishment for its 100th anniversary. Tonight we begin a 3-part series on the War Memorial, it’s history, and plans […]
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