1 year ago
New orchard to be planted at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre
A new edible orchard will soon take root at the new H.G.R. Mews Community Centre in St. John’s. The orchard was made possible thanks to funding support from Tree Canada. It will feature apple, cherry, plum and pear trees, with a total of 60 trees being planted on-site. Tree planting will take place at the […]
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1 year ago
UPDATED: Badger residents ordered to evacuate as wildfire threatens town; province-wide fire ban enacted
Premier John Hogan announced an evacuation order for residents of Badger shortly after noon on Wednesday. The government is urging Badger residents to go to Grand Falls-Windsor as a wildfire burns near the town. Busing will be provided to people who can’t get out on their own. For residents who don’t have anywhere to go, […]
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1 year ago
Mostly good driving conditions across the province this morning
Roads are bare and dry across the island except for western Labrador where there is some light rain. The MV Kamutik W is in service but off schedule. MV Qajaq W will make an extra crossing today to reposition the ship for the summer schedule. Tomorrow, the Flanders will come out of service after the […]
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1 year ago
Man arrested for being unlawfully in a dwelling in Mount Pearl
Just before 1:00 a.m. this morning the RNC responded to a residence in Mount Pearl regarding a request for assistance. Police arrested a 33-year-old man after a brief investigation, he was charged with being unlawfully in a dwelling, breach of release order and possession of stolen property. The accused was held in custody to appear […]
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