2 years ago
Tuesday evening’s forecast; more rain for the Island and snow for the Big Land
The Big Picture & Small Details The windy conditions we’ve seen for much of the day on the Great Northern Peninsula and the Straits will relax this evening and as we go through the overnight. Some areas saw some very high wind gusts earlier today. Here are some of the peak gusts from Tuesday: Tonight, […]
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2 years ago
RNC search for man wanted in connection with St. John’s home invasion
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is searching for a man wanted in connection with a home invasion in St. John’s. Fifty-year-old Daniel Johnson of Mount Pearl is wanted on charges of break and enter, assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, using a firearm in the commission of an offence, pointing a firearm, possession of […]
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2 years ago
Serious collision closes eastbound lanes of TCH between Foxtrap and Paddy’s Pond exits
The RCMP is warning that both eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway from the Foxtrap Access Road to the Paddy’s Pond exit are closed for an extended period as police respond to a serious collision. Please use an alternate route or take the Foxtrap Access Road as a detour.
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2 years ago
Brad Gushue, Mark Nichols first Uber passengers in N.L.
Uber has officially launched ridesharing in Newfoundland and Labrador, the province marked the occasion with the official launch in Quidi Vidi Battery. Brad Gushue and Mark Nichols pulled up to Tuesday mornings event as the first Uber passengers in the province. Uber announced they already have a partnership underway with the St. John’s International Airport. […]
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2 years ago
Ferryland RCMP investigates stolen ATV
The RCMP is investigating the theft of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) believed to have been taken from Witless Bay on April 11. Police received a report from the owner indicating that their ATV, which was parked at the entrance to a trail in Witless Bay, had been stolen some time between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 […]
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2 years ago
Police investigating theft of boat and trailer in St. Andrew’s; seeks public’s assistance
Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP is investigating the theft of a boat and boat trailer that occurred in St. Andrew’s between April 1-2. The boat and trailer were parked at a farming property located on the Main Road in St. Andrew’s. The boat is a 2012 18-foot Lund, model SSV16. The trailer is a 2011 ShoreLand’r boat […]
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2 years ago
Clarenville-based company receives funding for underwater technology
SubC Imaging, a marine technology company based in Clarenville, is getting $467,500 in funding from the provincial government to help develop a new underwater inspection system. The multi-channel inspection system will include up to six cameras for an ROV to provide full situational awareness. New software will be developed to merge the various sources of […]
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2 years ago
Uber officially launches today
Uber officially launches in St. John’s today. Premier Andrew Furey and Minister of Digital Government and Service NL Sarah Stoodley will attend Uber’s announcement about the launch of their ride-sharing service in Newfoundland and Labrador. The announcement will take place at the Quidi Vidi Artisan Studios beginning at 12:30 p.m.
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2 years ago
Codroy Valley United Against Decision to Release Project Nujio’qonik from Environmental Assessment
The Codroy Valley United group strongly denounces the recent decision to exempt WEGH2’s proposed Project Nuji’onik from further Environmental Assessment. The group says approval has been prematurely granted and that it is a severe misstep to release the project from further environmental scrutiny without more data. Codroy Valley United maintains there are unaddressed concerns related to tourism, the Grand Codroy Estuary, […]
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