Five Rescued at Sea

Jul 29, 2010 | Five people are lucky to be alive this afternoon, after their boat capsized. Fortunately, a Marine Institute vessel was in the area undergoing training exercises, and responded quickly to the search and rescue call. NTV’s Pam Parsons reports. View/Comment

8-Year-Old Allegedly Kills More Pets

Jul 30, 2010 | There is another disturbing case of animal cruelty in the small community of Stoneville. An 8-year-old child who killed a dog with a BBQ fork a few weeks ago has apparently been killing other animals. NTV’s Shane Budgell reports. View/Comment

Outer Battery Wharf Saga Continues

Jul 28, 2010 | The ongoing saga of the lone Outer Battery wharf continued today between City Council and residents of the Outer Battery. NTV’s Dave Squires reports. View/Comment

Bell Aliant Workers Get Second Chance

Jul 29, 2010 | Workers at Bell Aliant are getting a second chance to vote on a contract that could save their jobs. The company and the union both say that if the new offer is accepted, Bell Aliant will not shut down three of its call centers across Atlantic Canada. NTV’s Michael Connors reports. [...]

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Bell Aliant Workers Get Second Chance

July 29, 2010 Business No Comments
Bell Aliant Workers Get Second Chance

Jul 29, 2010 | Workers at Bell Aliant are getting a second chance to vote on a contract that could save their jobs. The company and the union both say that if the new offer is accepted, Bell Aliant will not shut down three of its call centers across Atlantic Canada. NTV’s Michael Connors reports. View/Comment

8-Year-Old Allegedly Kills More Pets

July 29, 2010 Justice, Local No Comments
8-Year-Old Allegedly Kills More Pets

Jul 30, 2010 | There is another disturbing case of animal cruelty in the small community of Stoneville. An 8-year-old child who killed a dog with a BBQ fork a few weeks ago has apparently been killing other animals. NTV’s Shane Budgell reports. View/Comment

Five Rescued at Sea

July 29, 2010 Local No Comments
Five Rescued at Sea

Jul 29, 2010 | Five people are lucky to be alive this afternoon, after their boat capsized. Fortunately, a Marine Institute vessel was in the area undergoing training exercises, and responded quickly to the search and rescue call. NTV’s Pam Parsons reports. View/Comment

Outer Battery Wharf Saga Continues

July 28, 2010 Local, Politics No Comments
Outer Battery Wharf Saga Continues

Jul 28, 2010 | The ongoing saga of the lone Outer Battery wharf continued today between City Council and residents of the Outer Battery. NTV’s Dave Squires reports. View/Comment

Safe Works Program Expanding Beyond St. John’s

July 28, 2010 Health, Local No Comments
Safe Works Program Expanding Beyond St. John’s

Jul 28, 2010 | The AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador is taking a special service on the road. The Safe Works Access Program has been in operation for several years in the St. John’s area, providing and collecting needles from intravenous drug users. Now, there is demand elsewhere in the province. NTV’s Pam Parsons reports. View/Comment

Search for Missing Woman Expanded

July 28, 2010 Justice, Local No Comments
Search for Missing Woman Expanded

Jul 28, 2010 | Police have now expanded their search for a missing Kilbride woman, 32-year-old Ann Marie Shirran, to western Newfoundland following two tips that she has been spotted on the west coast. NTV’s Don Bradshaw has the latest. View/Comment

Today in Court

July 28, 2010 Justice No Comments
Today in Court

Jul 28, 2010 | Today in court: a woman who worked for a number of charitable organizations has been been sentenced to 2 years less a day for defrauding those charities of more than $250,000; a 53-year-old Nova Scotia man accused of coming to this province intending to kill police officers was granted bail Tuesday night, but is now back behind bars after allegedly violating conditions of his release. View/Comment

Leaked Military Documents Raise Questions

July 27, 2010 Justice, Politics No Comments
Leaked Military Documents Raise Questions

Jul 27, 2010 | This week, thousands of US military documents were leaked on the internet and one of those documents suggests that an incident – which claimed the life of a Newfoundland soldier and 3 other Canadians in 2006 – was the result of friendly fire, and not a result of a Taliban attack. As NTV’s Darrin Bent reports, the Canadian military is sticking by their version of events. View/Comment

Wharf Controversy

July 27, 2010 Local No Comments
Wharf Controversy

Jul 27, 2010 | The wharf on Battery Road is causing a lot of fuss between its owner and the city. NTV’s Dave Squires explains why. View/Comment

Bonavista Comes Home

July 27, 2010 Local No Comments
Bonavista Comes Home

Jul 27, 2010 | From July 25 through August 1, the town of Bonavista is expected to increase significantly in population, as thousands of former residents of that town return home for Bonavista’s first Come Home Year celebrations. NTV’s Ross Tilley reports. View/Comment

20-Hour Standoff Ends Without Incident

July 27, 2010 Justice No Comments
20-Hour Standoff Ends Without Incident

Jul 27, 2010 | There was a dramatic end this afternoon to a nearly 20-hour standoff in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Last night, after report of an argument with a female, a 20-year-old male barricaded himself inside a home, armed with a knife. View/Comment

First Edition: Across the Province

July 27, 2010 Local No Comments
First Edition: Across the Province

Jul 27, 2010 | Across the province: hurricane and tropical storm season approaches, as government advises residents to prepare. View/Comment

Big Day at the Tely 10

July 26, 2010 Local No Comments
Big Day at the Tely 10

Jul 26, 2010 | More than 2,600 people came out on Sunday morning to participate in the 2010 edition of the Tely 10 road race. The 10-mile (16km) route saw residents run, walk, and roll, and the two winners this year made a big mark on race history. NTV’s Darrin Bent reports. View/Comment

Escape Hatches Mandatory, Not Ready

July 26, 2010 Local, Politics No Comments
Escape Hatches Mandatory, Not Ready

Jul 26, 2010 | With the start of a new school year just weeks away, school bus operators in the province are still slugging it out with government over the mandatory use of emergency roof hatches in all buses. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reports. View/Comment

Search Moves to Wooded Area

July 26, 2010 Justice, Local No Comments
Search Moves to Wooded Area

Jul 26, 2010 | There’s still no sign tonight of 32-year-old Ann Marie Shirran, who has been missing for more than a week. Over the weekend, the search moved from where the woman was last seen to the wooded back line area of Goulds. View/Comment

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8-Year-Old Allegedly Kills More Pets

July 29, 2010

8-Year-Old Allegedly Kills More Pets

Jul 30, 2010 | There is another disturbing case of animal cruelty in the small community of Stoneville. An 8-year-old child who killed a dog with a BBQ fork a few weeks ago has apparently been killing other animals. NTV’s Shane Budgell reports. View/Comment

Five Rescued at Sea

July 29, 2010

Five Rescued at Sea

Jul 29, 2010 | Five people are lucky to be alive this afternoon, after their boat capsized. Fortunately, a Marine Institute vessel was in the area undergoing training exercises, and responded quickly to the search and rescue call. NTV’s Pam Parsons reports. View/Comment

Outer Battery Wharf Saga Continues

July 28, 2010

Outer Battery Wharf Saga Continues

Jul 28, 2010 | The ongoing saga of the lone Outer Battery wharf continued today between City Council and residents of the Outer Battery. NTV’s Dave Squires reports. View/Comment

Justice

8-Year-Old Allegedly Kills More Pets

July 29, 2010

8-Year-Old Allegedly Kills More Pets

Jul 30, 2010 | There is another disturbing case of animal cruelty in the small community of Stoneville. An 8-year-old child who killed a dog with a BBQ fork a few weeks ago has apparently been killing other animals. NTV’s Shane Budgell reports. View/Comment

Search for Missing Woman Expanded

July 28, 2010

Search for Missing Woman Expanded

Jul 28, 2010 | Police have now expanded their search for a missing Kilbride woman, 32-year-old Ann Marie Shirran, to western Newfoundland following two tips that she has been spotted on the west coast. NTV’s Don Bradshaw has the latest. View/Comment

Today in Court

July 28, 2010

Today in Court

Jul 28, 2010 | Today in court: a woman who worked for a number of charitable organizations has been been sentenced to 2 years less a day for defrauding those charities of more than $250,000; a 53-year-old Nova Scotia man accused of coming to this province intending to kill police officers was [...]

Leaked Military Documents Raise Questions

July 27, 2010

Leaked Military Documents Raise Questions

Jul 27, 2010 | This week, thousands of US military documents were leaked on the internet and one of those documents suggests that an incident – which claimed the life of a Newfoundland soldier and 3 other Canadians in 2006 – was the result of friendly fire, and not a result of a Taliban attack. [...]

Politics

Outer Battery Wharf Saga Continues

July 28, 2010

Outer Battery Wharf Saga Continues

Jul 28, 2010 | The ongoing saga of the lone Outer Battery wharf continued today between City Council and residents of the Outer Battery. NTV’s Dave Squires reports. View/Comment

Leaked Military Documents Raise Questions

July 27, 2010

Leaked Military Documents Raise Questions

Jul 27, 2010 | This week, thousands of US military documents were leaked on the internet and one of those documents suggests that an incident – which claimed the life of a Newfoundland soldier and 3 other Canadians in 2006 – was the result of friendly fire, and not a result of a Taliban attack. [...]

Escape Hatches Mandatory, Not Ready

July 26, 2010

Escape Hatches Mandatory, Not Ready

Jul 26, 2010 | With the start of a new school year just weeks away, school bus operators in the province are still slugging it out with government over the mandatory use of emergency roof hatches in all buses. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reports. View/Comment

Health News

Safe Works Program Expanding Beyond St. John’s

July 28, 2010

Safe Works Program Expanding Beyond St. John’s

Jul 28, 2010 | The AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador is taking a special service on the road. The Safe Works Access Program has been in operation for several years in the St. John’s area, providing and collecting needles from intravenous drug users. Now, there is demand elsewhere in the province. NTV’s Pam Parsons [...]

Breast Cancer Lawsuit Deadline Approaching

July 23, 2010

Breast Cancer Lawsuit Deadline Approaching

Jul 23, 2010 | The company handling the breast cancer class action lawsuit settlement process says the deadline to submit claims is nearing. All people affected by faulty ER/PR testing between May 1, 1997, and August 8, 2005, have until next month to submit their claims for compensation. View/Comment

St. John’s Pride Celebration Includes Giving Blood

July 22, 2010

St. John’s Pride Celebration Includes Giving Blood

Jul 22, 2010 | St. John’s Pride is a group representing people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered, and today marks the 8th day of their annual celebration. As NTV’s Carolyn Stokes reports, one of the events was held today at Canadian Blood Services. View/Comment

Entertainment News

Great Big Sea’s New CD, Tour

July 9, 2010

Great Big Sea’s New CD, Tour

Jul 9, 2010 | Newfoundland’s own Great Big Sea keeps going strong with a new album, new video, and an upcoming whirlwind concert tour. NTV’s Carolyn Stokes speaks with the band about what their fans can expect from their new CD. View/Comment

Summer Lunchtime Concerts Are Back

July 9, 2010

Summer Lunchtime Concerts Are Back

Jul 9, 2010 | Looking for a way to spend your lunch hour? The City of St. John’s Summer Lunchtime Concert Series is back for another year, providing free entertainment and showcasing a variety of local talent. View/Comment

Folk Song & Dance Festival

July 2, 2010

Folk Song & Dance Festival

Jul 2, 2010 | For residents on the Burin Peninsula, this is not only Canada Day weekend but also the celebration of the 27th Annual Burin Peninsula Festival of Folk Song and Dance. Approximately 75 performers will participate. NTV’s Ross Tilley reports. View/Comment

Sports

148th Annual Harbour Grace Regatta

July 23, 2010

148th Annual Harbour Grace Regatta

Jul 23, 2010 | Everything appears to be ready for the running of the 148th annual Harbour Grace Regatta. The annual classic is set for Saturday, July 30. NTV’s Ed Swain reports. View/Comment

Young Joins Team Canada’s Junior Rowing Team

July 16, 2010

Young Joins Team Canada’s Junior Rowing Team

Jul 16, 2010 | A local rower we recently told you about here on NTV News is making a big name for himself on the national stage. NTV’s sports reporter Mark Dwyer has an update. View/Comment

Softball in the Sunshine

July 12, 2010

Softball in the Sunshine

Jul 12, 2010 | Even in the sweltering heat and high humidity, young people at Lions Park in St. John’s are gearing up for a week of softball action at the Constable William Moss Minor Softball Tournament. View/Comment

Regatta Time Trials

July 11, 2010

Regatta Time Trials

Jul 11, 2010 | Time trials for the Royal St. John’s Regatta began yesterday morning, and were later postponed due to high winds. The time trials are now set to resume at 6:00 tomorrow evening, but the weekend wasn’t a total loss for rowers – they did get a few good hours yesterday morning, and [...]