A lost hiker was found after an overnight search and rescue mission last night. Around 9:00, RNC and ROVERS search and rescue received a report of an overdue hiker on the East Coast Trail and began their search just after dark. Hours later, after 3:45am, the person was found safe and sound.
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While a home in Mount Pearl sustained fire damage on Saturday night, its owners have their neighbours to thank for alerting them to the fire. At about 10:20 p.m. firefighters were called to a home on O’Flaherty Crescent. Ken Dinn, Platoon Chief with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department, stated that three people at home […]
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The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has contracted a landscaping company to perform Japanese Beetle larvicide treatments beginning Monday, June 23. The larvicide Acelepryn is registered and approved for use by Health Canada. Treatments will focus on downtown St. John’s where the beetle has been detected and will include Government House, as well as […]
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Electricity rates will increase for customers of Newfoundland Power and most customers of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro by an average of seven per cent on July 1. The PUB says it’s to reflect the conclusion of Newfoundland Power’s recent general rate application, a Hydro rate increase, and the annual July 1 adjustments. The customer rate […]
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Summer weather has arrived across the province and the RCMP is reminding motorists to drive safely, drive sober and wear a seatbelt. The reminder comes as police reports both increased traffic volumes and increased speeds. Over a short period of time on Thursday, June 12, RCMP Traffic Services East stopped nine motorists for speeding. Six of […]
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