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4 months ago

Travellers paying more as jet fuel prices soar

Travellers should expect spring air travel to get more expensive as the price of jet fuel due to the conflict in the Middle East has led two of Canada’s largest airlines to add fuel surcharges. Air Canada has introduced a $50 per passenger surcharge on Air Canada vacation packages. Meanwhile, starting April 8, West Jet […]

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4 months ago

Burning operations at Terra Nova Park

Parks Canada is advising the public and motorists travelling along road routes within Terra Nova National Park that smoke may be visible in the area between today and Friday.Weather permitting, Parks Canada will be burning brush accumulated as part of regular park operations in Terra Nova National Park. Smoke may be visible in the Newman […]

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4 months ago

Historic Artemis II lifts off in emotional launch to the Moon; historic day for space travel

Artemis II blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center Wednesday evening to begin its journey around the moon. The crew includes Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen – one of four astronauts pursuing the first lunar voyage in more than half a century. Crowds packed roads and beaches, similar of the Apollo moonshots in the 1960s and […]

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4 months ago

Poor road conditions between Butter Pot and Witless Bay Line

Avalon East RCMP cautions all drivers that road conditions and visibility on the Trans-Canada Highway between Butter Pot Provincial Park and Witless Bay Line are extremely poor, due to snow and high winds. Please consider delaying any non-essential travel until conditions improve. If you must travel in the area this morning, slow down and drive […]

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