NDP Leader Jim Dinn was cited in the House of Assembly for using unparliamentary language on Friday, namely by accusing a government minister of lying. Today, he explained why he refused to retract the comment.
Many people have already started their Christmas shopping, but as inflation spirals out of control, what do you plan to spend?
A new report suggests Canadians will significantly reduce their holiday spending this year due to the cost of living crunch. As NTV’s Bailey Howard tells us, the report shows the lowest spending will be in the Atlantic provinces.
One of the five teenagers suspected of brutally attacking a St. John’s high school student on school grounds earlier this year is back behind bars.
The 16-year-old had been arrested and released in March, but was taken into custody again late last week for reportedly breaching his release conditions.
He’s scheduled to have a bail hearing tomorrow.
He’s one of five male teenagers who were arrested following a disturbing incident that happened on March 9 in front of Prince of Wales Collegiate on Paton Street.
The teens were seen getting out of a vehicle on the PWC parking lot, approaching a 16-year-old boy in front of the school and attacking him. Some of the attackers were said to have weapons. The victim was taken to the Janeway Children’s Hospital by ambulance in serious conditions. He was released from hospital and spent many months home recovering.
The youth suspects from St. John’s — ages 14, 15, 16 and 17 at the time — along with 18-year-old Tyler Greening of Paradise, face serious charges as a result of the brutal beating.
Three of the youth have been charged with attempted murder and have a trial set for Nov. 27.
The teen recently charged with the court breaches, along with Greening, face counts of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.
Greening, the only one of the five currently not in custody, is due back in court tomorrow for an election and plea.
Newfoundland and Labrador NL Health Services advises the public that the emergency department at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre has moved to a new, permanent location within the building. The new ER was designed to provide a larger, more efficient space for patients and staff. beginning tomorrow, patients can access the ER via a new entrance at the rear of the hospital, and may park in the new parking area behind the hospital. Signage is in place to direct patients, and security staff will be onsite to direct traffic. The relocation of the ER does not impact emergency services.
A three-vehicle collision at a busy east-end intersection Monday afternoon caused significant damage, but resulted in no reported injuries.
Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Stavanger Drive and Aberdeen Avenue shortly after 2:00 p.m.. A sedan and SUV had collided in the intersection, sending the sedan head-on into a vehicle stopped at a red light. The SUV came to rest on a traffic island.
All vehicles involved sustained significant damage. Paramedics with Eastern Health assessed all occupants of the vehicles. None required transport to hospital.
Traffic in the area was slowed for approximately an hour until the scene could be cleared.
All eligible residents of the province age five and older can now receive their COVID-19 and flu shot at a participating community pharmacy free of charge. “This is the time of year when respiratory viruses spread more easily and quickly,” said Dr. Janice Audeau, community pharmacist and President of the Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PANL). “Vaccines are an important preventative measure to minimize the risk of getting sick. Being vaccinated is important for keeping friends and family safe, as well as reducing pressure on the health care system.”
All participating pharmacies will have different appointment processes and residents should
contact their local pharmacy for details.
A 19-year-old man is deceased after a head-on collision between two vehicles late yesterday afternoon on the Trans-Canada Highway approximately 10 kilometres west of the Hampden Junction.
RCMP officers from Deer Lake and Corner Brook Detachments and Traffic Services West responded, along with Hampden Ambulance Service and Deer Lake Fire Rescue. The deceased was the only occupant of the first vehicle; the driver and passenger of the second vehicle had non-life threatening injuries. Road conditions at the time of the collision were poor, with heavy rains and high winds.
A Collision Reconstructionist with RCMP Traffic Services examined the scene and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is engaged. The investigation is continuing.
People across the province are showing their support and love for seven-year-old Lincoln Walsh, who passed away after a tragic accident on October 18th.
His family and friends are remembering his kindness, his big smile, and his love for hockey.
Holy Cross Elementary in Holyrood invited all NLESD school to remember Lincoln today, by wearing their favourite sports jersey, to honour his love of team play, family and friends.
The Toronto Maple Leafs, as well as the Newfoundland Growlers paid tribute to Lincoln, by sharing posts to social media, with the trending hashtag #SticksForLinc.
A GoFundMe page was created, to provide financial support so that returning to work, and thoughts of day-to-day life, including finances, doesn’t have to be a main priority right now for Lincolns parents.
Initially, there was a goal to raise $15,000, at noon on Monday, more than $88,000 dollars had been allocated.
The provincial government is introducing legislative changes in the House of Assembly to allow ride-sharing services like Uber to operate in the province.
The government says if the changes are passed, they will provide a clear and simple set of rules to enable ride sharing services to operate safely in Newfoundland and Labrador. They will also help to ensure consistency in regulation and enforcement.
Uber Canada is now reviewing the changes.
“It is great to see the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador take positive steps to introduce a modern province-wide legislative framework that will support safe, affordable and reliable rideshare trips,” Michael van Hemmen, general manager of mobility with Uber Canada, said in a statement. “If passed, this legislation will be a great step towards welcoming ridesharing to the province. As a next step, we look forward to reviewing the regulations and remain hopeful to launch in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
To assist ride sharing operators in expanding business into the province, legislative and policy changes will be introduced in the House of Assembly, including:
The governments says if passed in the House of Assembly, these changes will require the same safety standards for both taxis and ride sharing providers in Newfoundland and Labrador. They will also ease some of the administrative burden to help meet demand for affordable, reliable and safe transportation services in the province. The rules for both taxi and ride sharing drivers will be the same, supporting a competitive industry.
The Newfoundland Growlers completed the series sweep over the Reading Royals with a 2-1 overtime win on Sunday evening at the Mary Brown’s Centre.
Jackson Berezowski nabbed both goals for the Growlers to increase his league best point total to seven through three games played. Dryden McKay stopped 34 of 35 shots he faced in the Newfoundland net. Newfoundland host South Carolina in their next game on Thursday.
