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Recent News

3 years ago
News, Weather

Special Weather Statement issued for the potential of coastal flooding tonight and Tuesday morning

The ECCC NL Weather Office in Gander has issued a Special Weather Statement for the potential of storm surge and minor coastal flooding with Tuesday morning’s high tides for the following areas: Current details: Large waves, pounding surf and elevated sea water levels are expected, possibly exceeding high astronomical tide. Locations: portions of the Avalon […]

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3 years ago
News

Studded tires permitted as of Nov. 1

It’s that time of season again. With a light dusting of snow in certain parts of Labrador today, it’s a clear reminder than slippery roads are just around the corner. Digital Government and Service NL is reminding the public that as the winter season approaches, motorists should consider having their winter tires installed before road […]

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3 years ago
News

Police seeking owner of pickup destroyed by fire

On Friday, Bay St. George RCMP received the report of a pickup truck destroyed by fire on a dirt road in the area of the community of Jeffrey’s. The vehicle was located and has been identified as a Ford; However, no vehicle identification number was found on the remains of the truck. The investigation is […]

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3 years ago
News, Politics

Mary Shortall elected Federal NDP President

Labour activist Mary Shortall has been elected President of the Federal NDP, during the party’s national convention in Ontario this weekend. Shortall says there is a lot of excitement in the party right now, and says she’s honoured to have been elected president. She will work closely with her vice-president, as well as NDP Leader […]

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3 years ago
News

Police investigating fatal crash on Route 210

a 57-year-old man is dead after his truck crashed into a ditch on Friday afternoon. He was the lone occupant of the vehicle. Burin Peninsula RCMP received the call reporting an overturned vehicle in the ditch on Route 210, south of Grand Bank. The driver was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.The Office […]

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3 years ago
Health, News

NL Health Services joins Princess Margaret Cancer Care Network

Starting this fall, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services becomes the first provincial cancer program in Canada to join the Princess Margaret Cancer Care Network. This collaboration will provide enhanced expertise, and improved access to cancer care resources, education, and research for the benefit of patients of the Provincial Cancer Care Program and their caregivers. […]

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3 years ago
News, Politics

Province unveils new five-point housing plan ahead of reopening of legislature

The provincial government unveiled a new five-point housing on Monday. The announcement came ahead of the reopening of the House of Assembly while homeless protesters camp out in tents across the street. The government says through the targeted actions, valued at more than $65 million, there will be upwards of 500 new housing options added […]

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3 years ago
News

Province requesting quotes to repair provincially-owned vacant housing units

The province, through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing, has issued a request for quotes to repair provincially-owned vacant housing units with $3 million in additional funding. That money brings the total amount allocated for the repairs to $6 to repair approximately 143 vacant units. This is in addition to $15 million invested since 2021 to repair […]

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3 years ago
News

Innu Search and Rescue Building to officially open

The Innu Search and Rescue Team will officially open their new command centre in Sheshatshiu today. The new centre and storage facility called the ‘Innu Search and Rescue Building’ is located on Highway Route 520, near the Charles J. Andrew Centre. Today’s opening event welcomes community members, along with Innu leadership, the Canadian Coast Guard, […]

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3 years ago
News, Traffic

Detour to remain in place from Hamlyn Road to Columbus Drive this week

A detour that has been in place for some time will continue this week. Until October 20 a detour will remain in place on Canada Drive from Hamlyn Road to Columbus Drive. The detour is necessary to facilitate the ongoing construction of the Shared-Use Path on Canada Drive. Signage will be in place and flag […]

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