1 year ago
PUB ruling limits July 1 electricity rate increases to average of 7 per cent
Electricity rates will increase for customers of Newfoundland Power and most customers of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro by an average of seven per cent on July 1. The PUB says it’s to reflect the conclusion of Newfoundland Power’s recent general rate application, a Hydro rate increase, and the annual July 1 adjustments. The customer rate […]
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1 year ago
Police reminding motorists to drive safely over summer months
Summer weather has arrived across the province and the RCMP is reminding motorists to drive safely, drive sober and wear a seatbelt. The reminder comes as police reports both increased traffic volumes and increased speeds. Over a short period of time on Thursday, June 12, RCMP Traffic Services East stopped nine motorists for speeding. Six of […]
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1 year ago
Man sent to hospital following mysterious incident in Kilbride
There are few details available about an incident that sent one man to hospital early Saturday morning. Shortly after 6:30 a.m. emergency crews were called to a portion of Bay Bulls Road in Kilbride. Reports from the scene indicated that a man was found lying in the roadway, an electric scooter laying on the ground […]
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1 year ago
Hiker safely located by South East Coast Ground Search and Rescue
A hiker was found safely by South East Coast Ground Search and Rescue in the Cape Charles area on June 13. On that evening, Mary’s Harbour RCMP was advised of a hiker in distress. South East Coast Ground Search and Rescue were engaged and traveled to the scene using local vessels. The hiker was soon located […]
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