Month: October 2023

3 years ago

Date set for freight to be delivered to Labrador coast

Labrador Marine Incorporated has announced the Labrador coast cut off for freight delivery in 2023.All freight must be delivered to the dock at the port of Goose Bay by Nov. 9 to be assured of delivery to coastal ports by the end of the season. L.M.I.’s general manager, Captain Austin Daley, says they’re seeing an […]

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3 years ago

Police arrest man for drug impaired driving

A 27-year-old man remains under investigation for drug impaired driving following a traffic stop by Harbour Grace on Saturday. Shortly after 3:00 a.m., officers on patrol on Powell Drive in Carbonear stopped a car with an inoperable tail light. Police detected an odour of cannabis coming from inside the vehicle and suspected that the driver […]

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3 years ago

Covid and flu campaign begins today

Public Health’s fall Covid and flu shot campaign begins today. Appointments can be made as of October 10 at public health clinics across the province by booking through ‘time for the shot .ca’ Both shots can be given at the same time by selecting ‘flu’ on the site. Appointments are open to anyone aged six […]

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3 years ago

Corner Brook to host Agriculture Expo this weekend

Agriculture Expo 2023 will take place at the Corner Brook Civic Center this weekend.  Hosted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture, annual Agriculture Expos highlight the importance of the province’s agriculture and agri-food industry, which provides approximately 6,500 direct and indirect jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador.   Agriculture Expo 2023 features exhibits from […]

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3 years ago

First responders rolling up their sleeves in Sirens for Life Campaign

Emergency responders including the RCMP NL, the RNC and the St. John’s Regional Fire Department see the importance of blood donation throughout the province while on the job. On Thursday, all three organizations will participate in the annual Sirens for Life campaign with Canadian Blood Services by rolling up their sleeves and donating blood. Sirens […]

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3 years ago

New Family Care Team Established in Grand Falls-Windsor

The Department of Health and Community Services has announced the creation of a new family care team in Grand Falls-Windsor. The new family care team will be located at the Killick Clinic in Grand Falls-Windsor. It will accommodate 21 staff members including two physicians, a nurse practitioner, a physiotherapist, an occupation therapist, a psychologist, and […]

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3 years ago

New Growlers coach Matt Cooke speaks to media

The Newfoundland Growlers has named Matt Cooke from Belleville, Ontario as the head coach. The 45-year-old brings over 1,000 games of NHL experience to the team having previously played for the Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Minnesota Wild. Cooke also played for the Windsor Spitfires in the OHL and was a member of […]

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3 years ago

Tombolo Multicultural Festival Coming to Gander

This Friday and Saturday the Tombolo Multicultural Festival will take place at the Joseph R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre in Gander. Friday will feature an evening multicultural concert at 7:00 p.m. and beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, there will be a multicultural fair and entertainment with food, music, and dance. Admission is free […]

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3 years ago

Man arrested after making death threats against two women in Corner Brook

On Monday evening, the RNC responded to the report of an assault on Herald Avenue in Corner Brook. A 48-year-old man was arrested after a brief investigation and was charged with assaulting, and making threats to cause death to a 24-year-old woman, and with making threats to cause death to a 23-year-old woman. The accused […]

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3 years ago

Several flight delays and cancellations at the St. John’s International Airport

Roads across Newfoundland and Labrador are mostly dry. There are a few damp areas. Fog and mist are being reported in several areas causing reduced visibility. Beginning today, Peacekeepers Way between Legion Road and the Foxtrap Access Road will be closed to facilitate a culvert replacement. The closure is expected to be in place until […]

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