Rain returns to Western Newfoundland this afternoon, then spreads east overnight
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY OUTLOOK
The day starts quiet and sunny over much of the Island, however, clouds will spill in throughout the day from southwest from west to east. Rain will arrive on the West Coast between 4 and 6 PM and will spread east overnight. Highs climb into the upper single digits to lower teens.
The rain will end from west to east late Wednesday night and Thursday morning and will be offshore by midday Thursday. Rainfall amounts will in the 5 to 15 mm range, with up to 30 mm for parts of the West Coast.
Thursday will then see clearing conditions across the Island, with highs reaching the lower teens.
Meanwhile, in Labrador, we will see showers in the west on Wednesday, with sunny skies in the east. Highs range from 7 to 10. A cooler day is on tap for Thursday, with some flurries and/or showers in the east. Skies will be cloudy to mostly cloudy and highs will be in the 2° to 6° range.
Friday will start quietly across the Province, but rain will spread into Central, western, and southern Newfoundland during the afternoon. Highs near 10°. Labrador will see sunshine Friday, with highs near 3°.
Saturday will be another rainy day on the Island, while rain and accumulating snow will fall in Labrador. At the moment, it’s still a little too early to get into snowfall amounts, however in some areas of the North Coast it does look like it will be a healthy amount. The first decent shot of the snow this season looks to be on the way.
Government continues with integration process of school district
The proposed amendments to the Schools Act was presented for a second reading in the House of Assembly yesterday.
If passed, the amendments will pave the way for the transition of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District into the Provincial Government.
Changes to the Act include dissolving the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, updating powers of the Minister to include regulatory making authority, and removing reference to a board and replacing with the Crown, or the department and the conseil scolaire as applicable.
The final stages of the integration process should be completed by the end of this year.
Rain returns to Western Newfoundland this afternoon, then spreads east overnight
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY OUTLOOK
The day starts quiet and sunny over much of the Island, however, clouds will spill in throughout the day from southwest from west to east. Rain will arrive on the West Coast between 4 and 6 PM and will spread east overnight. Highs climb into the upper single digits to lower teens.
The rain will end from west to east late Wednesday night and Thursday morning and will be offshore by midday Thursday. Rainfall amounts will in the 5 to 15 mm range, with up to 30 mm for parts of the West Coast.
Thursday will then see clearing conditions across the Island, with highs reaching the lower teens.
Meanwhile, in Labrador, we will see showers in the west on Wednesday, with sunny skies in the east. Highs range from 7 to 10. A cooler day is on tap for Thursday, with some flurries and/or showers in the east. Skies will be cloudy to mostly cloudy and highs will be in the 2° to 6° range.
Friday will start quietly across the Province, but rain will spread into Central, western, and southern Newfoundland during the afternoon. Highs near 10°. Labrador will see sunshine Friday, with highs near 3°.
Saturday will be another rainy day on the Island, while rain and accumulating snow will fall in Labrador. At the moment, it’s still a little too early to get into snowfall amounts, however in some areas of the North Coast it does look like it will be a healthy amount. The first decent shot of the snow this season looks to be on the way.
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Central Nursing Schools Open
On Wednesday and Thursday this week, two school of nursing sites will open in Grand Falls-Windsor and Gander.
The opportunity means students in Central now have a chance to get their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and become an RN, while staying closer to home. Government is hoping the schools will make a positive difference to the number of nurses available through the province and the region.
Good driving conditions across the province
Roads across the province are bare and dry for most areas with good visibility.
There are a few wet sections on the Great Northern Peninsula and southeastern Labrador.
The MV Kamutik W is in service but off schedule. Departure will be load and go. Other provincial ferries and Marine Atlantic are operating on time.
There are no delays at the St. John’s International Airport, Gander International Airport, or Deer Lake Regional Airport.
Rain returns to Western Newfoundland this afternoon, then spreads east overnight
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY OUTLOOK
The day starts quiet and sunny over much of the Island, however, clouds will spill in throughout the day from southwest from west to east. Rain will arrive on the West Coast between 4 and 6 PM and will spread east overnight. Highs climb into the upper single digits to lower teens.
The rain will end from west to east late Wednesday night and Thursday morning and will be offshore by midday Thursday. Rainfall amounts will in the 5 to 15 mm range, with up to 30 mm for parts of the West Coast.
Thursday will then see clearing conditions across the Island, with highs reaching the lower teens.
Meanwhile, in Labrador, we will see showers in the west on Wednesday, with sunny skies in the east. Highs range from 7 to 10. A cooler day is on tap for Thursday, with some flurries and/or showers in the east. Skies will be cloudy to mostly cloudy and highs will be in the 2° to 6° range.
Friday will start quietly across the Province, but rain will spread into Central, western, and southern Newfoundland during the afternoon. Highs near 10°. Labrador will see sunshine Friday, with highs near 3°.
Saturday will be another rainy day on the Island, while rain and accumulating snow will fall in Labrador. At the moment, it’s still a little too early to get into snowfall amounts, however in some areas of the North Coast it does look like it will be a healthy amount. The first decent shot of the snow this season looks to be on the way.
Mundy Pond Park to Temporary Close
From today until Friday, Mundy Pond Park will be closed to the public.
The closure is necessary to facilitate the installation of light poles at the ballfield.
The closure applies to the dog park, skate park, ballfield and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Playground.
Access to the walking trails in the area will be maintained.
Amendments to the Change of Name Act to Allow Denial of Name Changes for Sex Offenders
The Provincial Government is proposing changes to the legal name change process by providing the Minister of Digital Government and Service NL the authority to prohibit sex offenders from legally changing their names.
The amendments include 16 designated offences from the Criminal Code, including sexual assault, child pornography, trafficking and aggravated sexual assault.
The proposed amendments will also require criminal record checks from applicants seeking legal name changes.
Newfoundland and Labrador would become the fourth province in Canada to allow for the denial of name change applications by sex offenders.
Teen pleads guilty to aggravated assault in Prince of Wales Collegiate attack
A teenager pleaded guilty to aggravated assault for an attack on a student at Prince of Wales Collegiate last March. The teen is one of five people charged in the incident. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.
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Your Community: Promoting fishing history in St. Pierre et Miquelon
It’s a little piece of France off the south coast of Newfoundland. St. Pierre et Miquelon has a long history with the fishery. Sharon Snow is in Your Community.
On the Mark: Mercer and Newhook to face off tonight in Montreal
It’s the battle of Newfoundland. Our young hockey stars square off tonight in a game that has been circled on both of their calendars, as well as fans in this province. Alex Newhook, now sporting the colours of the Montreal Canadiens, will play his former minor hockey and world junior teammate, Dawson Mercer.
Their careers have inter-twined, from their minor hockey days representing this province to playing for Canada on the international stage. But, now, it’s the latest chapter in their young NHL careers. They’ve met just a few times in the NHL, and this one is special – in hockey mecca, Montreal.
Newhook, the 22-year-old from St. John’s, has a big role in Montreal and is off to a big start with three goals in his first five games, including setting up a goal late in last night’s 3-1 win over Buffalo. Mercer, from Bay Roberts, is slow out of the gate and has been held off the scoresheet through the club’s first four games. However, the tenacious forward has been incredible since breaking into the NHL. He’s been Mr. Reliability over the past three seasons – playing in his 165th-straight game tonight – a Devils record for consecutive games played.
Game time is 8:30 NL time.
No election before Christmas, Premier says after State-of-the-Province address
There will be no provincial election before Christmas. That was just one of the messages from Premier Andrew Furey at his annual state of the province address. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.
Your Community: NAPE members pay it forward for Daffodil Place
The province’s largest union wrapped up its biennial convention over the weekend.
They shared stories of a partnership between NAPE and the Daffodil Place. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill is in Your Community.
Silver Linings: Holy Trinity teacher recognized for dedication to STEM
Top educators in Canada were honoured this month through the Prime Minister Awards, for teaching excellence. One Holy Trinity High School teacher has been recognized, for her dedication to getting students excited about science.
Here’s NTV’s Beth Penney with Silver Linings.
Our Time: Striving for a green economy
A local non-profit association is striving for a green economy in the province, providing a space for innovative ideas. NTV’s Becky Daley has more.
NTV News Features
Your Community: Promoting fishing history in St. Pierre et Miquelon
It’s a little piece of France off the south coast of Newfoundland. St. Pierre et Miquelon has a long history with the fishery. Sharon Snow is in Your Community.
On the Mark: Mercer and Newhook to face off tonight in Montreal
It’s the battle of Newfoundland. Our young hockey stars square off tonight in a game that has been circled on both of their calendars, as well as fans in this province. Alex Newhook, now sporting the colours of the Montreal Canadiens, will play his former minor hockey and world junior teammate, Dawson Mercer.
Their careers have inter-twined, from their minor hockey days representing this province to playing for Canada on the international stage. But, now, it’s the latest chapter in their young NHL careers. They’ve met just a few times in the NHL, and this one is special – in hockey mecca, Montreal.
Newhook, the 22-year-old from St. John’s, has a big role in Montreal and is off to a big start with three goals in his first five games, including setting up a goal late in last night’s 3-1 win over Buffalo. Mercer, from Bay Roberts, is slow out of the gate and has been held off the scoresheet through the club’s first four games. However, the tenacious forward has been incredible since breaking into the NHL. He’s been Mr. Reliability over the past three seasons – playing in his 165th-straight game tonight – a Devils record for consecutive games played.
Game time is 8:30 NL time.
No election before Christmas, Premier says after State-of-the-Province address
There will be no provincial election before Christmas. That was just one of the messages from Premier Andrew Furey at his annual state of the province address. NTV’s Beth Penney reports.
Your Community: NAPE members pay it forward for Daffodil Place
The province’s largest union wrapped up its biennial convention over the weekend.
They shared stories of a partnership between NAPE and the Daffodil Place. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill is in Your Community.
Silver Linings: Holy Trinity teacher recognized for dedication to STEM
Top educators in Canada were honoured this month through the Prime Minister Awards, for teaching excellence. One Holy Trinity High School teacher has been recognized, for her dedication to getting students excited about science.
Here’s NTV’s Beth Penney with Silver Linings.
Our Time: Striving for a green economy
A local non-profit association is striving for a green economy in the province, providing a space for innovative ideas. NTV’s Becky Daley has more.
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Government continues with integration process of school district
The proposed amendments to the Schools Act was presented for a second reading in the House of Assembly yesterday.
If passed, the amendments will pave the way for the transition of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District into the Provincial Government.
Changes to the Act include dissolving the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, updating powers of the Minister to include regulatory making authority, and removing reference to a board and replacing with the Crown, or the department and the conseil scolaire as applicable.
The final stages of the integration process should be completed by the end of this year.