CJON-TV (St. John’s, NL)

5 days ago | ntv.ca | Rosie Mullaley |Bailey Howard

The rate of inflation cooled last month. StatsCan says inflation rose 2.3 percent following an increase of 2.6 percent in February. The slowdown was largely driven by lower prices for travel tours and gasoline in March. In Newfoundland and Labrador, inflation increased 1.1 per cent. March marked the beginning of the United Statesā€™ tariff war with Canada, which has prompted some consumer backlash toward U.S. travel and products in recent weeks.

5 days ago | ntv.ca | Rosie Mullaley |Bailey Howard

The province is announcing the opening of nominations for the fifth annual Premier’s Award for Teaching Innovation and the Minister of Education’s Award for Compassion in Teaching. The Premier’s Award for Innovation in Teaching honours outstanding K-12 teachers in all disciplines who have demonstrated innovation in instruction and a commitment to preparing their students for future success.

5 days ago | ntv.ca | Rosie Mullaley |Bailey Howard

Hockey NL has announced eight new members into the Newfoundland and Labrador Hockey Hall ofFame. Honored members were selected by the Hockey NL Hall of Fame Selection Committee. โ€œThe eightnew inductees to our Hall of Fame have all had exceptional careers as players and builders leaving alasting legacy and an outstanding impact on our game,โ€ says Arnold Kelly, Chair of the Hockey NL Hall ofFame Selection Committee.

5 days ago | ntv.ca | Rosie Mullaley |Bailey Howard

The City of St. John’s has released a report outlining findings from engagement with both visitors and non-visitors, as well as the downtown business community regarding the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Some of the highlights include safety concerns such as panhandling, crime and general safety. Suggestions also included adjusting the season length or hours, adding more events and amenities, increasing public seating and improving promotion.

6 days ago | ntv.ca | Rosie Mullaley |Bailey Howard

RCMP NL is warning drug users of the dangers in using cocaine. Recent seizures in this province have determined that current street-level quantities of cocaine are of an extremely high potency. Cocaine currently is the leading drug causing toxicity (overdose) deaths in Newfoundland and Labrador.