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3 years ago

Significant hike at the pumps

Motorists this morning were greeted by a significant price hike at the pumps. The price of gas has gone up a little more than 6 cents while diesel has spiked by about 5 and 1/2 cents.  Furnace and stove oil are up by around 5 cents while propane increases by nearly a cent and-a-half. While […]

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3 years ago

Salmon angling tourism struggles in the summer heat

In some rivers around the province, dead salmon have been washing up. The cause is likely the high water temperatures, according to conservationists, but on the Gander and Exploit’s Rivers experienced anglers says there is reason to be concerned for the future. Don Pelly has been fishing the Exploit’s for over 60 years. He says […]

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3 years ago

$2.5 million contract awarded to demolish former Grace Hospital nurses’ residence

A $2.5 million contract has been awarded to Inflector Environmental Services for the demolition of the nurses’ residence at the site of the former Grace Hospital on LeMarchant Road in St. John’s. It’s the next step to clearing the way for the potential site of the new hospital set for St. John’s to replace St. […]

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3 years ago

Hot weather makes for short and sweet strawberry farming season

At least one strawberry farmer in Central Newfoundland says the season for strawberries was slow starting, thanks to a rainy June, but has quickly taken off. Chris Oram, the manager of Mark’s Market, says it’s been hot an hectic, as berries having been ripening quickly in the intense heat. He says while they’ve seen plentiful […]

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