Month: August 2025

11 months ago

Services impacted by wildfires resume at Carbonear General Hospital 

Outpatient services at Carbonear General Hospital that were impacted by the ongoing wildfires resumed regular operations today. Pop-up clinics remain in place in Carbonear, including at the reception centre at Carbonear Academy and at the Carbonear Community Health Services building. Individuals have been contacted directly to reschedule their appointments, as needed.

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11 months ago

Paddy’s Pond wildfire now classified as being held

The Paddy’s Pond wildfire is now classified as being held. Work done by ground crews yesterday along the transmission line is what completed the containment. Now that this wildfire is being held, the St. John’s Regional Fire Department has contributed one engine and a crew of four firefighters to the wildfire in Conception Bay North. […]

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11 months ago

First ever female hockey association in the province approved

Hockey NL says the province’s first-ever female hockey association will be in place for the 2025-2026 hockey season. The Exploits Female Minor Hockey Association will be responsible for the administration of girl’s hockey in the Exploits Valley area communities that were previously overseen by the Grand Falls-Windsor, Bishop’s Falls and Botwood Area Minor Hockey Associations. […]

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11 months ago

Marine Atlantic issues Request for Proposals for vessel charter

Marine Atlantic has issued a Request for Proposals to identify interested organizations with an existing vessel and that are prepared to enter into a five-year charter agreement. This vessel will replace the Leif Ericson, which was built 35 years ago.  The charter vessel will need to be a maximum of 195 metres, offer between 1800-3000 […]

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11 months ago

Impaired driver arrested following collision in Paradise

A 51-year-old man has been arrested after fleeing a collision in Paradise on Tuesday evening, around 7:00 p.m. The RNC responded to a motor vehicle collision in which a single vehicle had collided with a pole, a fence, and several trees. The driver left the scene but was later located by police. The man was […]

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11 months ago

Weather Update for Wednesday, August 20

There is a chance of showers on the Avalon this morning. Smoke will linger on the northern Avalon. Rain in central Newfoundland will come to an end this morning, making way for a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. It will be mostly sunny across the west coast. Temperatures are expected to range from […]

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11 months ago

Bridge closure starts in Witless Bay

The bridge at the intersection of Deans Road and Harbour Road in Witless Bay is now closed. The closure is expected to last until November. The closure is necessary to facilitate bridge rehabilitation work in this area.  Pedestrian access is not permitted during the closure. Motorists are asked to pay attention to traffic control, follow […]

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11 months ago

More than 200 homes lost to fire in Conception Bay North

More devastating news this evening for residents of Conception Bay North as government officials provided an update today, regarding structure loss. To date, it’s estimated that more than 200 metered structures have been lost in the area. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill reports. 

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11 months ago

Local input needed in ministerial wildfire committee, says residents

Residents of Conception Bay North say they need members of their own communities to join forces with government officials on the recently announced provincial wildfire committee.

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11 months ago

Concert hopes dashed for sisters as Air Canada disruptions continue

There was good news this week for travellers after a strike by Air Canada’s flight attendants disrupted service for a few days. But here in Newfoundland and Labrador residents are still being impacted. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.

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