Month: March 2024

2 years ago

Provincial Government announces support for local tech company, Mysa

The Provincial Government announced it is supporting a local technology manufacturing company as it looks to bring its smart thermostats and energy management software platforms to new markets.  Minister Andrew Parsons today announced $100,000 in funding for Empowered Homes Inc. (Mysa) as it undertakes a market expansion strategy project in Europe. The Provincial Government’s investment […]

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2 years ago

RCMP seizes four vehicles in less than 24 hours, two drivers facing impaired operation charges

Four drivers are without their vehicles after being stopped by RCMP Traffic Services West this past weekend, two of whom now face charges of impaired driving. At approximately 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, police stopped an unregistered vehicle on High Street in Deer Lake. The driver, a 41-year-old Reidville man, was also operating his vehicle […]

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2 years ago

Former MHA Ian Strachan Passes Away

Flags are at half mast today in Happy Valley-Goose Bay in honour of the passing of former MHA for Eagle River District Ian Strachan. Strachan served as Liberal MHA for Eagle River district in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1975 to 1979. Strachan was a businessman, farmer, biochemist, adventurer, amateur writer, and […]

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2 years ago

Non-Stop Service to Hamilton, Ontario with WestJet to resume this month

The St. John’s International Airport Authority has announced the continuation of non-stop service to the Hamilton International Airport. This route, now operated by WestJet, was originally serviced by Swoop which integrated its operations into the WestJet Group last fall. The service begins May 17, and flies up to five times weekly until October 14, 2024. […]

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2 years ago

NAPE Election Results Announced

Chief Returning Officer of NAPE Mary Shortall announced the results of the 2024 election of the Union’s President and Secretary-Treasurer. Jerry Earle was acclaimed as the President of the union, Earle, now in his fourth, three-year term in the role, was first elected President in 2015. Trevor King was acclaimed as the Secretary-Treasurer of the […]

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2 years ago

Suspected impaired driver arrested in Paradise

At 2:15 a.m. RNC officers conducted a traffic stop on a suspected impaired driver in Paradise. As a result of the investigation, the male driver was arrested for impaired driving and refusing to provide a breath sample. Police seized the vehicle and the accused was released to appear in court at a later date.

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2 years ago

Labour and Delivery Services to Resume at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services announced on Monday that labour and delivery services will resume at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre on March 18, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Three of four obstetricians are in place at the hospital. The midwifery and nursing team has also been established and is currently supporting clients. The required […]

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2 years ago

Nice drive across the province this morning

It’s an excellent drive across the province this morning. All roads are bare with good visibility. There are a few icy patches in Labrador. Marine Atlantic is operating on time today. The MV Flanders is out of service due to mechanical issues. The MV Marine Trader is in service but off schedule due to a […]

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2 years ago

CF-18 Hornet aircraft conducting flying operations in Goose Bay

Today and Wednesday, there will be flying operations at the Practice Target Area at 5 Wing Goose Bay by CF-18 Hornet aircraft. The aircraft will operate within the flying training area surrounded by a safety template area, which is located 60 nautical miles southwest of Goose Bay. The aircraft will depart Bagotville and return to […]

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2 years ago

Corner Brook collision leads to impaired driving charge

On Monday evening the RNC responded to the area of Wheelers Road in Corner Brook after receiving a report of a two-vehicle accident where a vehicle had struck a parked vehicle. On arrival, officers located the driver of the vehicle who showed signs of alcohol impairment. The 19-year-old driver was treated by paramedics and was […]

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