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5 months ago

Second winter storm this week batters eastern Newfoundland; snow and high winds to continue Sunday

An estimated 30 centimetres of snow has already fallen in the St. John’s metro region as a winter storm continues to affect eastern Newfoundland. The snow began late Saturday and intensified overnight, bringing heavy snowfall and blowing snow to the region Sunday morning. High winds have reduced visibility and created hazardous travel conditions. Environment Canada […]

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5 months ago

Deer Lake Airport announces new Porter Airlines service to Ottawa beginning in June

Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority (DLRAA) has announced that Porter Airlines will launch five-times-weekly service between Deer Lake (YDF) and Ottawa (YOW) beginning June 10. “Expanding access to the nation’s capital supports our community, businesses, government travelers, and the tourism sector,” said Tammy Priddle, President and CEO, Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority. “This new route […]

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5 months ago

All Canadian airlines have left Cuba

The final flights operated by Canadian airlines have left Cuba. “Thank you to all Canadian airline workers who helped bring more than 27,900 travellers safely back to Canada,” posted Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand in a social media statement Thursday night. “If you are still in Cuba, some commercial flights remain available through international airlines.” […]

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5 months ago

Metro schools remain closed at storm cleanup continues; MUN to provide update at 11

Nasty weather continued shutdowns and delays on the Northeast Avalon and central Newfoundland this morning. Schools in metro and parts of central are closed today, as the dig out continues from two nights of snowfall. Some community clinics are delaying their opening, with Memorial University and the Avalon Mall closed for the morning as well. […]

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