The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced interim changes to his Cabinet. Effective immediately, the changes are: Minister Hogan will continue in his portfolio of Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General. He is also Government House Leader and Minister Responsible for Access to Information and Protection of […]
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If you were anywhere near the St. John’s Harbour front this past weekend, chances are you saw a sight that is a rarity in the waters there as a group of sailboats gathered for a regatta. It’s called The St. John’s Port Authority Cup and despite a multi-year hiatus, it returned to the capital city […]
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Due to human resource challenges, there will be a temporary disruption of routine laboratory services at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre in Twillingate until 4:00 p.m. today. Emergency laboratory services are not affected at this time. During this time, patients may choose to travel to Gander or Grand Falls-Windsor for laboratory services. This temporary […]
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At 4:49 a.m. this morning, RNC Patrol officers attended a residence in the City of Mount Pearl for a report of property damage in progress. Responding officers located and arrested a 19-year-old male. He was charged with mischief. The male was released to appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
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The Norwegian Star Cruise ship is expected to arrive in St. John’s tomorrow. The ship, with 3000 passengers, is scheduled to arrive at 9:00 a.m. and depart at 7:00 p.m. Parking is limited on Harbour Drive during cruise ship visits to accommodate tour operators and other passenger transportation.
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Today a film crew will be working on Water Street from Adelaide Street to Ayres Cove beginning at 7:00 a.m. The area will be closed for business deliveries that morning, however, pedestrian access will be maintained and the Downtown Pedestrian Mall will remain open throughout the day. Pedestrians may be asked to avoid certain areas […]
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Firefighters responded to the blaze, on Hamilton Avenue, shortly before 5:30 a.m.. Crews from three fire stations responded to Colonial Auto Parts after being alerted to the fire by an alarm company. Dean Foley, Platoon Chief with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD), stated when firefighters first arrived on the scene they found smoking […]
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The RCMP in Lewisporte advises that the Trans-Canada Highway is closed between both Norris Arm South exits due to a vehicle crash. Drivers can detour through Norris Arm. An update will be provided once the road reopens.
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A surge of unseasonably warm air will make itself at home across the Province over the next couple of days. Temperatures on the Island and throughout much of the Big Land will reach the middle to upper 20s, to even lower 30s for afternoon highs. Humidex values will also creep into the upper 20s to […]
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Roads on the Avalon Peninsula, Burin Peninsula, and southwest coast are wet with areas of thick fog causing reduced visibility. In central, roads are bare and dry with good visibility. In Labrador, roads are dry with good visibility. The MV Kamutik W is in service but off schedule. At the St. John’s International Airport, WestJet […]
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