With local bank branches closing across the province, Lewisporte is getting ready to fight for what it believes is an essential part of its economy.
That’s after learning Scotiabank is closing its branch. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.
The province is introducing a new program to teach school children about body safety, both online and offline.
It’s called “Kids In The Know,” and will be taught in all K-to-9 schools by 2025.
NTV’s Marykate O’Neill reports.
Plans to open the door to ride sharing companies like Uber to this province have been welcomed in some circles. But not everybody is happy about it, as the Federation of Labour is calling on the government to protect the rights of drivers.
NTV’s David Salter has more.
Students were responding today to the scathing report from auditor general report on spending at Memorial Univesity. NTV’s Jodi Cooke has this report
Bay St. George RCMP is seeking assistance from the public in identifying the operator of a dirt bike who fled from police in Stephenville on Oct. 18. At approximately 2:30 p.m. Bay St. George RCMP was conducting school zone enforcement during pick up time near Stephenville Primary School on West Street. Police observed a red and white Honda CRF dirt bike driving on a sidewalk in front of the school during heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
The officer directed the dirt bike operator to an adjacent parking lot. Instead, the operator did a “wheelie”, fled at a high rate of speed on the sidewalk in front of the school and continued through two school crosswalks.
Officers on patrol located the dirt bike a short time later and again tried to conduct a traffic stop, this time activating emergency equipment on a marked police vehicle. The operator again failed to stop. Video surveillance of the dirt bike and operator was obtained.
The dirt bike operator was wearing a dark jacket with a bright red hoodie underneath, grey pants, a blue helmet with neon yellow/green accents and dark goggles. Anyone having information on the identity of the dirt bike operator is asked to contact Bay St. George RCMP at 709-643-2118.
An arrest warrant has been issued for 25-year-old Devon Gregoire of Sheshatshiu in relation to charges of sexual interference and sexual assault. Sheshatshiu RCMP seeks the public’s assistance in locating Gregoire, who is actively evading police. Anyone with information on his current location is asked to contact Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-279-3001 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #1-800-222-8477.
A St. John’s man suspected of intentionally setting fire to four properties in the capital city has pleaded guilty to one of them — at an historic home.
Alex Hayes appeared via video in provincial court as his lawyer entered the guilty plea to a charge of arson on his behalf.
The RNC arrested the 31-year-old Hayes on Jan. 26 in relation to a fire at a municipal heritage building at 1 Bonaventure Avenue, near The Rooms.
Investigators determined the blaze was purposely set.
Hayes was also suspected in fires at Freshwater Auto, as well as two residential sheds – on Empire Avenue and Fraser’s Lane. Charges in relation to those incidents, which include arson and break and enter with intent, are being conditionally withdrawn by the Crown.
A sentencing hearing has been set for Jan. 19, 2024.
Bay St. George RCMP is investigating the theft of an ATV while parked at a property in Aguathuna. The theft occurred sometime overnight between the evening of Oct. 9 and the morning of Oct. 10. The stolen quad is a camouflage green 2016 Artic Cat Alterra 700 XT with an Ontario license plate. The investigation is continuing. Anyone having information about the theft, the current location of the ATV, or the persons responsible for this crime, is asked to contact Bay St. George RCMP at 709-634-2118.
Contracts totaling approximately $2.4 million have been awarded for renovations to two schools in the province. A contract for $1.45 million has been awarded for the replacement of windows and doors at MacDonald Drive Elementary in St. John’s.
In Labrador, a contact valued at $938,481 has been awarded for renovations at St. Mary’s All Grade School in Mary’s Harbour.
Budget 2023 includes a historic investment in provincial highways and roads, as well as new schools and health care facilities. More than $1.1 billion has been allocated for infrastructure, including more than $127 million for new schools in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, Cartwright and Kenmount Terrace in St. John’s, as well as the redevelopment of the school in Pilley’s Island.
On Wednesday the Citizens’ Representative for Newfoundland and Labrador, Bradley Moss, will release and hold a media availability on a public report on the Challenges of Parents and Caregivers of Medically Complex Children.
The report will be available at 10:00 a.m.non the Office of the Citizens’ Representative website at www.citizensrep.nl.ca/investigativereports.htm.
The Citizens’ Representative will make a statement at that time.
