7 months ago
Labrador City ski resort ranks among Canada’s Top 5 hidden gems
With Canada’s skiing season in full swing, new research has unveiled the country’s top hidden gem resorts, where locals and tourists can enjoy the slopes without huge crowds – with one Labrador ski resort ranking among the best The research, by Jackpot City, looked at 173 ski resorts nationwide, comparing their visitor ratings and number of reviews […]
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7 months ago
UPDATE: N.L. Hydro expresses optimism as generation improves at Bay D’Espoir, power warning continues
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro reported progress overnight in removing ice from its Bay D’Espoir hydro plant, allowing the utility to restart several units. Vice-President of Engineering Rob Collett expressed optimism during a briefing with media on Sunday. Rotating blackouts have not been required so far, but officials caution the province is not out of the […]
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7 months ago
Officials warn of possible rotating outages on the island due to high demand, frazil ice
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Newfoundland Power are advising residents to be prepared for rotating blackouts if necessary. That’s after Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro issued a statement Friday night advising island customers that a Power Warning would be in effect beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. Officials said at a news conference Saturday […]
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7 months ago
Dominion to close supermarket at former Memorial Stadium site in May
The Dominion supermarket at the former Memorial Stadium site in St. John’s is expected to close in May. A source with the City of St. John’s says the city has no ownership of the site anymore, but they understand Loblaws will be closing the store by May. They say there is no firm indication of […]
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