7 months ago
Power to most customers restored after trip on Labrador-Island link knocks out 70,000
A trip on the Labrador-Island transmission link knocked out power for 70,000 customers across the island Friday evening. “A trip on the Labrador-Island Link transmission line has caused power interruptions to Newfoundland Power customers in several areas on the island,” Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro posted on social media. “These outages should be brief and restoration […]
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7 months ago
N.L. man’s ‘Set for Life’ top-prize win is a dream come true
Corven McDonald of Hermitage recently had a dream come true when he won the top prize on Set for Life worth $675,000. “I’ve been buying lottery tickets since the first year I started working, over 30 years ago, and Set for Life since they started printing them,” McDonald said. “I always dreamed about winning and […]
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7 months ago
Heavy snow expected for province’s west coast; mild conditions in Eastern Newfoundland
ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: A few flurries ending this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60. Temperature steady near plus 1. UV index 1 or low. Tonight: Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming west 30 gusting to […]
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7 months ago
Deer Lake RCMP reminds residents to lock up their vehicles
After recent reports of vandalism to parked cars, Deer Lake RCMP is urging residents to lock doors and safeguard valuables. On Monday, Feb. 9, police were called to investigate reports of mischief caused to vehicles parked overnight on Tulks Lane and Fifth Avenue in the town of Deer Lake. Investigators believe an individual gained entry […]
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