There will be a temporary closure of emergency services at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre in Botwood due to human resources challenges. The closure begins this morning and will continue until Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious […]
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The City of St. John’s has released details on the feedback received pertaining to the age-friendly city status. St. John’s received the designation from the World Health Organization in 2019 and has been collecting feedback on what it means to be an age-friendly city. Hundreds of people provided feedback online and in person. Feedback was […]
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The province is looking to address gaps and deficiencies in cellular service infrastructure across the province by issuing a Call for Proposals to cellular providers. This follows an Expression of Interest from communities who wish to be considered for improved cellular service. A community list will be given to service providers interested in submitting proposals. […]
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The City of Corner Brook tabled a balanced budget on Monday night. In the budget, there will be a water levy increase of $50 for residential properties and $60 for commercial properties. The mil rate will be lowered for residential taxes by a quarter to 8 mils for 2024. The Mill Whistler Train will be […]
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The area of low pressure that drove the weather across eastern Newfoundland yesterday has departed into the North Atlantic. Behind it, we still see some flurries and light snow in the east and northeast, but that will generally end within the next few hours. Generally, many areas of eastern Newfoundland have seen anywhere from 5 […]
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The following schools have delayed openings:Anthony Paddon Elementary in MusgravetownDunne Memorial Academy in St. Mary’sFatima Academy in St. Bride’sHeritage Collegiate in LethbridgePersalvic School Complex in VictoriaRandom Island Academy in Hickmans HarbourSt. Catherine’s Academy in Mount Carmel-Mitchell’s Brook-St.Catherine’s Fitzgerald Academy in English Harbour West is closed for the morning with a further announcement at 10:30 a.m. […]
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Across the province, roads are mostly snow-covered with slushy and icy sections. Poor visibility is reported from Green’s Harbour to Brownsdale, Victoria to Hearts Content, and Harbour Grace to Perry’s Cove. Elsewhere visibility is fair to good. Due to weather on the Labrador Coast the MV Kamutik W will be doing a direct run to […]
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At 10:30 p.m. on Monday evening, the RNC responded to a disturbance at a residence in Torbay. Officers spoke with the homeowner and began their investigation. Several hours later, police located a female youth at a different residence and arrested her. She was charged with assault, assault with a weapon, mischief, and unlawfully being in […]
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The snow will end from west to east and north to south over eastern Newfoundland tonight, generally by midnight. Snow flurries and snow showers remain across the island’s eastern half overnight and through Tuesday, but the accumulating snow will be done with. The remainder of the week looks to be chilly, with on-and-off flurries. Labrador […]
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A significant fuel spill caused the closure of a west-end road on Monday evening, and forced personnel to implement emergency plans to deal with the cleanup. Crews with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) were called to a section of Forbes Street shortly after 6:30 p.m. following reports of the spill. An employee delivering […]
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