In the latest update from the Public Utilities Board, the price of gas is up 6.6 cents a litre. Diesel rises by 13 cents on the island, and a fraction more in Labrador. Both furnace and stove oils are up by over 11 cents each, and another update is expected tomorrow.
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A Saturday-morning fire has caused extensive damage to a residence in the Ann Jeanette Trailer Park in the east end of St. John’s. Crews were dispatched to the scene at about 10:45 a.m.. When firefighters arrived at the home, on Leonard Place, they were met with heavy smoke and fire inside the trailer home. When […]
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Housing Minister John Abbott announced $1.3 million Friday for the creation of a new Transitional Housing Initiative in Gander. This funding includes a one-time investment of $430,000 to allow the Central Residential Services Board to buy a property on Airport Boulevard, as well as approximately $859,000 in operational funding. The program will provide up to […]
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The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on Hurricane Ernesto, which is anticipated to track over or near the eastern portion of the island early next week. Residents are encouraged to monitor the Environment Canada forecast for the most up-to-date information. Personal preparedness is critical to success when managing an emergency situation. In addition to visiting the Be […]
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Police say they have located the missing young girl from Kenmount Terrace. “She is wet but fine,” the RNC posted on Twitter. Police and Rovers Ground Search and Rescue had been actively looking for 13-year-old Analeigh Gallant, missing from Kenmount Terrace, St. John’s.
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