Special Weather Statements issued ahead of Thursday’s system
An area of low pressure will move across the Island from south to north late Thursday night into Friday. This will bring a mix of rain, freezing rain, ice, and snow to the Island in the time frame. Ahead of this, the Environment and Climate CHange Canada Weather Office in Gander has issued Special Weather Statements for various areas of the Island. They are as follows.
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for the following areas from Thursday evening until midday Friday:
- The Avalon Peninsula
- The Burin Peninsula
- The Bonaviast Peninsula
- Clarenville and vicinity
Current details: Freezing rain, followed by rain, is expected.
Locations: eastern and southeastern Newfoundland.
Time span: Thursday evening until midday Friday.
Freezing rain duration: 4 to 6 hours.
Rainfall amounts: 10 to 20 mm, except possibly more than 30 mm over the southern Avalon.
Remarks: The freezing rain may be preceded by a brief period of snow and ice pellets. The potential exists for significant amounts of freezing rain over some locations (especially on higher terrain), but a transition to rain is expected to follow as temperatures rise. The rain may become heavy at times before tapering off.
Significant snowmelt and runoff are possible. Be sure to clear storm drains and gutters of ice and other debris in advance of the rainfall.
Travel could become difficult. If you must travel, be prepared for delays and allow extra time to reach your destination.
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for the following areas from Thursday evening until Friday afternoon:
- Grand Falls-Windsor & vicinity
- Bay of Exploits
- Bonavista North
- Gander & vicinity
- Terra Nova
Current details: A combination of snow, ice pellets, and freezing rain is expected.
Locations: central and northeastern Newfoundland.
Total snow and ice pellet accumulations: 10 to 20 cm.
Freezing rain duration: up to 4 hours (mainly east of Gander).
Time span: Thursday evening until Friday afternoon.
Remarks: For areas west of Gander, it appears precipitation will fall predominantly as snow. From Gander eastward, however, the snow is expected to transition to a combination of ice pellets and freezing rain, before turning back to snow again. The potential exists for significant amounts of freezing rain over some areas. A brief period of rain may also occur over locations in and around the Terra Nova region.
Any small shifts in the track of the weather system responsible for this wintry mix could cause notable changes to the expected precipitation types and amounts. Be sure to check for regularly updated forecasts to stay informed.
Travel could become difficult. If you must travel, be prepared for delays and allow extra time to reach your destination.
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for the following areas from Thursday evening until Friday morning:
- Connaigre
- Bureo-Ramea
Current details: Snow, followed by ice pellets and freezing rain, is expected.
Locations: Burgeo to Connaigre.
Total snow and ice pellet accumulations: 5 to 10 cm.
Freezing rain duration: 3 to 6 hours.
Time span: Thursday evening until Friday morning.
Remarks: The freezing precipitation may be followed by rain along parts of the coast, especially over the Connaigre region. Freezing rain amounts may be significant over some inland locations.
Any small shifts in the track of the weather system responsible for this wintry mix could cause notable changes to the expected precipitation types and amounts. Be sure to check for regularly updated forecasts to stay informed.
Travel could become difficult. If you must travel, be prepared for delays and allow extra time to reach your destination.
RCMP’s top dog plays key role in Clarenville drug bust
The RCMP has produced many outstanding officers, but there’s one top dog in this province that’s become invaluable and she stands on four legs.
NTV’s Rosie Mullaley tells us about Marlow of the dog unit, and her key work in a recent drug bust in Clarenville.
Mpox virus found in wastewater, no confirmed cases in N.L.
Public health has found trace amounts of the mpox virus in wastewater, but there are no confirmed cases in this province.
The news comes just two days after the world health organization declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern.
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N.L. Public Health finds traces of mpox virus in wastewater, but no confirmed cases in province
Public Health wastewater surveillance has recently detected trace amounts of the mpox virus in Newfoundland and Labrador, but there are no confirmed cases of mpox in the province reported at this time. The detections in the province were not of the same subgroup (clade) of mpox virus that prompted the WHO’s declaration of a public health emergency of international concern.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Janice Fitzgerald held a media briefing Friday.
Public Health says mpox is usually a mild illness, and most people recover on their own after a few weeks. Symptoms can include fever, chills, rash, muscle and joint pain, and exhaustion, and last for two to four weeks. It is spread through close contact with a person with mpox, and sharing clothing, bedding, or common items that have been in contact with body fluids or sores of a person with mpox.
The Imvamune vaccine is available to eligible individuals who are asymptomatic or who have been in close contact with someone exposed to the virus. Please visit the Department of Health and Community Services website for eligibility criteria. Residents are encouraged to contact their health care provider, 811, or public health if they develop symptoms of mpox or if they have had contact with a person with known or suspected mpox.
Individuals that meet the criteria above can book immunization appointments through Public Health Offices. Please refer to the following links for contact information within the appropriate zones:
The spread of mpox can be prevented by:
- Maintaining good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette, such as covering coughs and sneezes with the bend of your arm and wearing a well-fitting mask.
- Limiting contact with others if you have symptoms or as recommended by your health care provider.
- Avoiding close physical contact with someone who is infected with or may have been exposed to mpox.
- Cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces and objects in your home, especially after having visitors.
More information on mpox can be found on the Department of Health and Community Services website and the Public Health Agency of Canada website.
Registration Open for Virtual Public Consultation on Legislative Amendments Under Consideration on Tobacco
The Department of Health and Community Services will be hosting a virtual public consultation session on legislative amendments under consideration related to the purchase of tobacco and related products next Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
The session is in addition to an online questionnaire which provided an opportunity for input earlier this summer.
Topics will be discussed such as prohibiting the sale of tobacco to persons born after a certain date, increasing the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21, banning flavoured vaping products, and other enforcement measures such as prohibiting sales of tobacco through vending machines.
The peak age of smoking initiation is between 15 and 17 and the likelihood of smoking initiation decreases quickly after age 16. Tobacco remains one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s leading cause of disease, disability and death.
Nearly 800 vote in Advance Poll in Waterford Valley
On Thursday, the Advance Polls closed in the District of Waterford Valley.
In total, 776 votes were cast at the Advance Polls. The Advance Poll ballots will be counted on by-election night and will be released along with the regular poll results after the polls close.
Regular polls will be open on Thursday, August 22, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Near miss during ExxonMobil Seismic Program
ExxonMobil reported that on August 7, the Amazon Conqueror and Victory G were conducting a crew change via a gangway. Operations were halted when it was indicated that the gangway was approaching operating condition limits for safely transporting personnel.
The gangway detached from the landing platform on the Victory G and was left suspended between the two vessels.
There were no injuries. The gangway has since been taken out of service and will remain out of commission until it has been repaired or replaced and recertified. The incident had the potential for fatality.
An investigation is underway to determine the root cause of the incident.
Lots of fog on the morning drive
There is some fog in the Grand Falls-Windsor, Springdale, and Pynns Brook area and on the Avalon near Salmonier Line. Otherwise, there is good visibility across the province with dry roads.
Due to forecasted weather conditions, Marine Atlantic anticipates potential schedule impacts to the North Sydney to Argentia run on Sunday and the Argentia to North Sydney run on Monday.
The MV Beaumont Hamel is out of service due to mechanical issues and the MV Gallipoli is out of service due to mechanical issues, a technician is en route to address the problem.
At the St. John’s International Airport, Flair Airlines flights 8680 and 8681 are delayed, WestJet flights 200, 201, and 264 are delayed, and Air Canada Flight 672 is delayed. In Gander, Air Canada flights 1556 and 1557 are delayed. Flight information for Deer Lake is unavailable.
Major upgrades to electric power infrastructure are coming to the Codroy Valley
Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA Gudie Hutchings and Minister of responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation Scott Reid met with members of the Codroy Valley Area Development Association, local business representatives and stakeholders to discuss economic opportunities in the region.
Hutchings announced a non-repayable contribution totalling $730,275 for the Codroy Valley Area Development Association to upgrade the infrastructure required to install three-phase power in the region.
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology Andrew Parsons announced a contribution of $267,172 on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. An additional $125,741 will be provided by Codroy Valley Seafoods, the Codroy Valley Area Development Association and the Codroy Valley Volunteer Fire Department.
The new system will replace the current two-phase powerline. That powerline is outdated and at maximum capacity.
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Police stops excessive speeder; driver blows warning on roadside screening device
A 49-year-old man was stopped by RCMP Traffic Services West for excessive speeding on April 13, on Route 430 near Cormack and was issued a demand for roadside breath testing.
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, police stopped a vehicle traveling 153 kms/hr in a posted 90 kms/hr zone on Route 430. The driver showed signs of alcohol impairment and provide a roadside breath sample that was above the provincial limit, but below the criminal threshold for impaired driving.
He was ticketed for the excessive speeding. For having a blood alcohol concentration above the provincial limit and for the excessive speeding, his licence was suspended and the vehicle was seized and impounded.