Month: November 2023

3 years ago

Eddie’s forecast: A quiet week ahead

The weather across much of the Province will be chilly and calm this week. In fact, it looks like readings through Thursday or Friday are going to be running below normal by a few degrees on the Island and a touch above in Labrador. However, even with that, temperatures will still be topping out below […]

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3 years ago

Estate sale of Thomas Munn attracting a lot of public attention

A large collection is on display, and being sold by public auction in St. John’s. It has garnered the attention of hundreds of people both in person, and online Many of the contents have provenance in Harbour Grace, to where John Munn emigrated from Rothesay, Bute, Scotland. In addition, there are items with Brigus provenance […]

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3 years ago

Photographer who captured ‘Fox Trot’ shot has message for the public

A photographer who got the ‘shot’ of a lifetime is now reminding the public, not to feed the furry foxes, she caught on camera. This photo, taken by photographer Chelsey Lawrence, has been shared thousands of times on social media. She calls it ‘The Fox Trot’ and says she still can’t believe she got this […]

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3 years ago

Temporary Parking Restrictions in Place at Confederation Building Tomorrow

There will be parking restrictions in place on Tuesday at the Confederation Building to accommodate the installation of Newfoundland and Labrador’s next Lieutenant Governor, Joan Marie Aylward. Parking in front of and behind East Block at 100 Prince Philip Drive will only be available to invited guests, MHAs and other vehicles with parking permits for […]

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3 years ago

Harbour Grace Ocean Enterprises Ltd. Announces Restructuring

Harbour Grace Ocean Enterprises announced it has commenced restructuring proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. The marine vessel repair, refit and construction business based in Harbour Grace made the announcement last week. Currently, there are 56 employees at the business that focuses on steel hull and fibreglass hull vessels and provides painting, fibreglass repairs, […]

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3 years ago

Traffic lights to be shut off Tuesday at busy St. John’s Intersection

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, the traffic lights at the Allandale Road-Bonaventure Avenue- Elizabeth Avenue Intersection will be shut down. The shut down is to facilitate the ongoing work in this area. Flag persons will be on site to direct traffic. Motorists should anticipate delays and use alternate routes where possible. Power will be […]

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3 years ago

No injuries after vehicle strikes pole in Harbour Grace

On Saturday morning the Harbour Grace Volunteer Fire Brigade responded to a motor vehicle collision on Harvey Street near Ultamar. A vehicle struck a utility pole cracking the pole off causing wires to fall onto the ground. The road between Cochrane Street and Bannerman Street was closed for some time. Newfoundland Power also responded and […]

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3 years ago

Monday’s forecast; new week, new weather pattern!

Well… it’s Monday and we’ve started a new work week. For many of you (not me) today is a stat holiday and you get to enjoy one more day of rest before the work week truly begins tomorrow… Tuesday. I think Tuesday is the worst day of the week, but that’s a subject for another […]

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3 years ago

A few snow-covered sections for your morning drive

On the Avalon and Burin Peninsula roads are bare with some slushy areas. In central roads are partly snow-covered from Gander to Notre Dame Junction and Routes 330, 340, 350, and 352. Robinsons to Corner Brook and the Bay of Islands along with the Burgeo Highway is partly snow-covered. Roads are bare on the Great […]

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3 years ago

City offices in St. John’s closed today in observance of Remembrance Day

Most city offices in St. John’s will be closed today in observance of the Remembrance Day holiday. Recreation facilities will be open and washrooms will be open at Bannerman Park, Bowring Park, Kenny’s Pond and Quidi Vidi Lake. Waste and recycling will be collected and the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be open […]

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