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3 years ago

Cause unknown: Transportation Safety Board releases report on Labrador plane crash in December

The Transportation Safety Board says it was unable to determine the cause of a plane crash in Goose Bay in December that resulted in the death of the pilot. On December 14, the privately operated Piper aircraft was about five kilometres from the Goose Bay airport when it collided with the terrain, destroying the aircraft. […]

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3 years ago

AppleFest kicks off today in Port Blandford

The Town of Port Blandford is celebrating its 5th Annual AppleFest this weekend. Opening ceremonies kick off tonight with apple tree planting and live entertainment from Appie’s Local Jam. On Saturday, the Municipal Park will be bustling with events starting at 10am including the Apple Orchard Market and kids and family activities. Saturday evening is the […]

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3 years ago

21st Annual Police and Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony taking place Sunday

The 21st Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Police and Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony and Parade will take place on Sunday, September 24 at 11:00 a.m. The event is planned for the memorial monument site outside of the Confederation Building East Block in St. John’s. Bernard Davis, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible […]

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3 years ago

“Ottawa turns a blind eye to booming seal populations” says Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

Following last week’s public hearings for their seal study, the Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans says sealers and fishers are suffering as Ottawa turns a blind eye to booming seal populations. The fact-finding mission in the province took place September 11-13 as part of a seal populations study that started in fall 2022. The […]

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