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3 years ago

Another wet drive on the East Coast

It’s another wet commute on the Avalon Peninsula, Burin Peninsula, and portions of central Newfoundland, in these areas roads are wet. Some rain is still falling over parts of the Avalon Peninsula resulting in reduced visibility. Across the west coast and in Labrador, roads are dry. The Marine Atlantic crossing from Port aux Basques to […]

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3 years ago

Last cruise ship of the season in St. John’s cancelled

The cruise ship season in St. John’s has come to an end. The Spirit of Discovery cruise ship was scheduled to be in the port of St. John’s today from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but has been cancelled. The ship carried 999 passengers.

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3 years ago

Standing water on the roads and several ferry delays

It’s a stormy day across the Island portion of the province. Roads across the Avalon, central, and southwest coast are wet with standing water. There are some fog patches in parts of central Newfoundland. The fog, combined with rain is causing reduced visibility. Reduce your speed and hydroplaning is possible this morning. Roads are dry […]

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3 years ago

Foggy flying; how foggy conditions impact Air Canada’s flight operations

Have you ever wondered how some aircraft land in very dense fog, particularly at St. John’s International Airport? NTV’s Chief Meteorologist Eddie Sheerr went to Air Canada’s 737 simulators in Toronto to find out how it’s done, firsthand! Check back for part 2 of this feature next week, where Eddie attempts to land a 737 […]

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