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4 months ago

Bitter temperatures continue across the province; snow expected on the Avalon Wednesday

ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind west 40 km/h gusting to 60. High minus 5. Wind chill minus 21 this morning and minus 14 this afternoon. UV index 2 or low. Tonight: Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting […]

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4 months ago

Government approves new municipality

The Local Service Districts of Mainland and Three Rock Cove on the Port au Port Peninsula, will soon be known as a single town. The Provincial Government has approved the request to incorporate as a new municipality, and are working towards next steps. Starting with establishing the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs establishing a […]

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4 months ago

Province encourages precautions during extreme cold weather conditions

The Provincial Government is encouraging residents across the province to take precautions to protect their health from extreme cold weather conditions, which are expected this week. The risk of adverse health effects increases when wind chill values fall below –27 Celsius. Potential impacts include windburn, frostbite, and hypothermia. These risks can be reduced by wearing […]

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4 months ago

Police stop two impaired drivers

Two impaired drivers had their licenses suspended and vehicles seized by RCMP Traffic Services on Sunday. Shortly after 1:00 p.m. on March 1, an RCMP Traffic Services East officer stopped a vehicle observed speeding on the Trans-Canada Highway near Avondale. The driver showed signs of impairment, and a roadside breath test was administered. The results […]

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