2 years ago
Environment Canada releases snowfall totals from the latest winter storm
A slow-moving area of low pressure brought heavy snowfall and high wind speeds to much of the Island between February 14 and 16, 2023.
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2 years ago
Mechanic sentenced for role in fatal crash on Peacekeepers Way in C.B.S.
Terry Barry — a St. John’s mechanic charged in connection with a fatal crash on Peacekeepers Way on Conception bay south almost two years ago — was sentenced in provincial court today. The 69-year-old journeyman was given a suspended sentence, with one year of unsupervised probation. Conditions of his probation include that he keep the […]
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2 years ago
FFAW Northern Cod grade ‘A’ for sustainability
FFAW-Unifor’s Northern Cod (2J3KL) Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) was recently awarded a Grade A by the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) – an internationally recognized seafood sustainability grading system. An ‘A’ progress rating is reserved for comprehensive FIPs that have documented improvements in fishing practices or fisheries management within the last 12 months. FFAW’s Northern Cod […]
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2 years ago
Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP makes arrest in relation to damages and thefts at residential units
The RCMP in Happy Valley-Goose Bay has arrtested one youth inconnection with break, enter and thefts that occurred at multiple residential units on White Crescent in late January. Police have also recovered some stolen property. Six apartments were extensively damaged and ransacked, with damages in excess of $200,000. The youth has been charged with possession […]
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2 years ago
Newfoundland Rogues cancels weekend games due to travel issues
The Newfoundland Rogues have announced the cancellation of all series three games that were set for today, Saturday, and Sunday. The cancellation is due to travel issues with the visiting team. All tickets for the upcoming games will be honoured for alternative games during the season. At this time the team is working to adjust […]
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2 years ago
St. John’s reminding residents about 24-hour parking ban
The City of St. John’s is reminding residents that the 24-hour parking ban remains in effect and will be enforced outside the designated downtown area and business district. Over the past few days, several vehicles have been observed parked on the streets. This makes it difficult for equipment operators to effectively and efficiently clear snow […]
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2 years ago
Winter storm wraps up today for the Island, rages on in Labrador
Our latest winter storm in the final stages on the Island. Some areas of the northeast coast, and back towards parts of Central are still seeing snow and that will end in the next few hours. Beyond that the weather on the Island will improve today and many of us will see some sunshine by […]
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2 years ago
Reminder to Call 911 to Access Ambulance Services in Old Perlican
Residents who live in the communities served by the Town of Old Perlican Ambulance Service are being reminded to call 911 for an ambulance. Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services reminds the public that, effective February 19, the local phone number at the Dr. A. A. Wilkinson Memorial Health Centre in Old Perlican will direct callers […]
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2 years ago
Another messy commute this morning
It will be another messy commute this morning across the Island. Lord’s Cove to Marystown is closed and the Trans-Canada Highway to Witless Bay is also closed. Roads are snow-covered on the Avalon and Burin Peninsula. Roads are snow-covered with drifting areas in central Newfoundland. On the Great Northern Peninsula, roads are snow-covered. Travel is […]
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2 years ago
Several school closures in Central Newfoundland and a few on the Avalon
The following schools are closed for the morning with an update to follow:A.R. Scammell AcademyBaltimore SchoolBishop White SchoolCatalina ElementaryCentreville AcademyCottrell’s CoveDiscovery CollegiateFogo Island Central AcademyGander AcademyGander CollegiateGander ElementaryGreenwood AcademyHenry Gordon AcademyHillview AcademyHoly Name of Mary AcademyJ.C. Erhardt Memorial SchoolJane Collins AcademyLakewood AcademyLeading Tickles PrimaryLewisporte AcademyLewisporte CollegiateLewisporte IntermediateMatthew ElementaryMobile Central High SchoolNew World Island AcademyPhoenix AcademyPoint […]
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