Buchans warning residents of black bear in town
The Town of Buchans is warning residents about a black bear roaming around the lower part of town. Residents are advised to use caution in this area and keep any garbage bags inside. Wildlife officials will be contacted today if the bear remains in the area.
Read moreSalmon Fishery to Open on the Northwest River
On June 22 Parks Canada will open the Northwest River in Terra Nova National Park to anglers for a salmon quota of 100 fish. Parks Canada will continue to monitor the number of salmon returning to the Northwest River. In 2001, salmon numbers observed in the Northwest River were alarmingly low with just 153 salmon […]
Read morePublic Utilities Board Providing Details on Petroleum Products Pricing Review
Today the Public Utilities Board will provide details regarding the Petroleum Products Pricing Review. Executive Director and Board Secretary Jo-Anne Galarneau will speak on behalf of the Board about the aspects of the review. This briefing will support a better understanding of the process of petroleum price setting and share the preliminary findings completed by […]
Read moreMarine Atlantic to Hold Briefing on Ala’suinu Issue
Marine Atlantic will provide an update today on the Ala’suinu. Last week Marine Atlantic announced that there were mechanical problems on the Ala’suinu. At 11:00 a.m. today Captain Anderson Noel, Director of Fleet Operations, and Colin Tibbo, Vice President of Customer Experience will provide an update on the mechanical and schedule impacts in St. John’s.
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