3 years ago
Weak low brings minor amounts of snow, ice and rain to eastern Newfoundland Friday night
An area of low pressure will swing over, or near, eastern Newfoundland Friday night into early Saturday morning. This will drive some snow, ice, and rain across southeastern and eastern Newfoundland in that time frame. This will be a relatively minor event, but snow in some areas will be enough for shoveling or snowblowing to […]
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3 years ago
Temporary closure of emergency services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges from: In case of emergency: Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious […]
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3 years ago
RNC investigating sudden death in St. John’s
The RNC is investigating the sudden death of a St. John’s man. On Dec. 27 shortly before 8 p.m., members of RNC Operational Patrol Services, Forensic Identification Services and Criminal Investigation Division responded to a report of a sudden death at a home in the west end of St. John’s. Upon arrival, officers located a […]
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3 years ago
Province launches first accessibility plan
The province launched its first accessibility plan today that will run from January first to the end of 2026. The province says the new plan aims to promote and foster equity to build a more accessible, inclusive province. All provincial government departments contributed to the plan as well as persons with disabilities and representatives from […]
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3 years ago
Canada Post upgrades delivery service alert to ‘yellow’ for Corner Brook
The delivery service alert for Corner Brook has been upgraded from ‘red’ to ‘yellow’ today. Canada Post says this means they will make every effort to deliver today, but there may still be delays and they may not reach some addresses due to ongoing icy conditions. Canada Post encourages customers to clear the ice from […]
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3 years ago
Gander Town Council raising concerns over air Ambulance Service
The Gander Town Council recently discussed the announcement that the provincial government has released a request for proposal for Road and Air Ambulatory Services. In a statement, the town said there is room for improvement with the current system. There are staff at the James Paton Regional Memorial Health Centre who serve as links in […]
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3 years ago
Arrest warrant issued for Danielle Wight
Port Saunders RCMP is searching for 40-year-old Danielle Melina Wight who is actively evading police. Wight is charged with two counts of theft under $5000.00. Anyone having information on the current location of Danielle Wight is asked to contact Port Saunders RCMP at 709-861-3555 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers.
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3 years ago
RCMP searching for wanted man in Port Saunders area
The RCMP are searching for 43-year-old Owen Blair Barnes. Barnes is wanted for a number of crimes that occurred in the communities of Port Saunders, Port au Choix and Hawkes Bay between December 9 and 19. Police say that Barnes is actively evading police. He is charged with two counts of flight from police, two […]
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3 years ago
Special Weather Statement in effect for the Friday evening to Saturday morning time frame
THIS ALERT HAS BEEN ENDED A wintry mix of snow, ice pellets, and freezing rain is expected Friday evening into Saturday morning in the following locations Expected snow and ice pellet accumulations range from 5 to 10 cm, with locally higher amounts possible. Precipitation will commence as snow and ice pellets Friday evening, transitioning later […]
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