The driver of a motorcycle was taken to hospital on Thursday evening after losing control and crashing in Torbay. At about 7:15 p.m. emergency crews responded to the intersection of the Kevin Parsons Highway and Indian Meal Line. When personnel arrived they found a man lying in the roadway being tended-to by witnesses and passers-by. […]
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RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador is warning residents and businesses against snow dumping — or the disposal of snow and ice on roadways — as heavy snow continues to fall across Eastern Newfoundland. Snow dumping is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act, and a public safety concern that can impact both traffic and emergency services. Throwing […]
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Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority (DLRAA) has announced that Porter Airlines will launch five-times-weekly service between Deer Lake (YDF) and Ottawa (YOW) beginning June 10. “Expanding access to the nation’s capital supports our community, businesses, government travelers, and the tourism sector,” said Tammy Priddle, President and CEO, Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority. “This new route […]
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Canada’s hopes for Olympic gold in men’s hockey remains alive, but it took some last-minute heroics for the defending champions. Mitch Marner was the overtime hero, scoring just over a minute into the extra frame to give Canada a dramatic 4-3 win over Czechia in the Olympic quarterfinal.The Canadians actually trailed in the third period, […]
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A 60-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving by RCMP Traffic Services West on Tuesday, after he was pulled over for operating a vehicle with expired registration. On Feb. 17, `an officer patrolling on Prince Rupert Drive in Stephenville conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was operating with expired registration. During the traffic […]
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