Month: March 2024

2 years ago

Bay St. George RCMP investigates property damage at World Energy GH2 site in Mainland

Police are investigating intentional property damage that occurred sometime between Feb. 21-22, at the World Energy GH2 Meteorological Data site in Mainland. A number of solar panels, windows and various equipment was damaged at the site, the value of which is believed to be more than $5,000. This is the second time the company has […]

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2 years ago

Speaker of the House of Assembly Issues Statement Regarding the Public Galleries

The Speaker of the House of Assembly Derek Bennett has issued a statement regarding the public galleries of the House of Assembly. Bennett is reminding visitors to remain seated at all times during proceedings unless standing to exit. Visitors are also reminded to not engage in demonstrations, including the display of signs, banners, buttons, clothing […]

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2 years ago

Provincial Government Congratulates Winners and Organizers for Successful Cain’s Quest 2024

The Provincial Government is extending congratulations to the winners, competitors, organizers and supporters of the 2024 Cain’s Quest Snowmobile Endurance Race. In first place were Randy Malleck and Sebastien Malleck of Sheshatshiu, Team 99, of the Saga Boys Vikings. Spencer Robinson and Kevin Willmott of Labrador City, Team 73, of PWR Sports came in second […]

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2 years ago

Demasduit Designated as an Exceptional Person

Heritage NL has announced that Demasduit has been named an Exceptional Person under the Provincial Historic Commemorations Program. She was captured by settlers in 1819. She would leave behind a dictionary of Beothuk words. The dictionary contained several hundred Beothuk words and their English translations, it formed the basis of almost all existing knowledge of […]

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2 years ago

Outpatient Blood Collection Temporarily Unavailable on the Island

There will be a temporary disruption to outpatient blood collection services on the Island portion of the province due to downtime required to upgrade the provincial laboratory software system and its hardware. Outpatient blood collection in Eastern–Urban, Eastern–Rural and Western Zones, along with the Island portion of the Labrador-Grenfell Zone, will be unavailable today. Labrador […]

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2 years ago

Rain and snow persist across the Island Wednesday

A weakening area of low pressure will rotate across, or near, the Avalon Peninsula today from northwest to southwest. This low, combined with broad onshore flow will drive another round of rain and wet snow across much of the Island today. The exception will be parts of the West Coast and the South Coast, which […]

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2 years ago

Snowy drive across central and western areas of the Island

On the Northern Peninsula, roads are snow-covered north of Port Saunders and travel is not recommended from Roddickton to Plum Point. Roads are snow-covered from Rocky Harbour to Gallants and in central sections of the Island. From Badger to South Brook, travel is not recommended. Elsewhere across the province, roads are bare. From Churchills Falls […]

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2 years ago

School closures in parts of western Newfoundland

In western Newfoundland, there are a few school closures for this morning. The following schools are closed for the morning with an update to follow regarding afternoon classes:Brian Peckford PrimaryCopper Ridge AcademyDorset CollegiateGreen Bay South AcademyIndian River AcademyIndian River High SchoolSt. Peter’s Academy (Westport)Valmont Academy

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2 years ago

Teen charged with possession of a weapon after incident on Kenmount Road in St. John’s

On Tuesday evening the RNC responded to a call of unknown trouble at a business on Kenmount Road in St. John’s. Officers spoke to the complainant and obtained a statement. As a result, a 16-year-old male was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The accused was held in custody […]

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2 years ago

St. John’s Ward 4 residents elect Tom Davis as new councillor 

The results are in for the City of St. John’s’ Ward 4 by-election. Residents have elected Tom Davis. The polls closed at 8:00 p.m. tonight and the results were shared online just after 9:00. Here is the unofficial vote count: Tom Davis 1,211 Nicholas Hillier 272 Myles Russell 657 Greg Smith 650 By-election results will […]

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