Motorists travelling route 90 encountered delays around the supper hour Tuesday evening, due to a police investigation. Salmonier Line, approximately one kilometre south of the Trans-Canada Highway, was closed in both directions for a couple hours, and reopened around 8:15 Tuesday night. The RCMP says there is no current risk to public safety, and thanks […]
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The province is modernizing and expanding the Accessible Taxi Grant Program to provide more options for people who require accessible transportation. The program will be renamed the Accessible Taxi and Busing Grant. Eligibility is being expanded so that more people and organizations can apply. This now includes individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, Indigenous governments and organizations, […]
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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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It’s the biggest snowfall since Snowmageddon. In excess of 50 cm fell on St. John’s since late Tuesday, with reports over over 70 cm in Paradise. According to NTV’s Ryan Harding, over 300 cm has fallen this winter in Eastern Newfoundland. The number is much higher in the Gander area. The city held a press […]
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The broken breakwater in Trepassey, combined with yesterday’s winter storm, has caused more damage to the road leading to the lower coast. Battery Road was closed to all traffic for a period of time Wednesday. It was earlier this month when the town declared a state of emergency after a winter storm tore down more […]
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