The provincial government is investing more than $700,000 into farming infrastructure here. The money is going towards dairy and livestock producers through a provincial agrifoods support program. It includes funding for pasture development and bringing in new livestock. The province says the program aims to increase local food self-sufficiency and help farmers and producers adapt […]
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The Ruth Avenue Bridge, which crosses over Pitts Memorial Drive between roundabouts on Ruth Avenue and Beaumont Hamel Way in Mount Pearl, will be closed from 6-10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23 and from 6-10 on Sunday, Sept. 24. The bridge closure is necessary for to facilitate inspection and evaluation of the structure. Motorists will […]
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The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor is accepting applications for its new Youth Advisory Committee. The town is seeking at least one representative in grades 7 to 9, grades 10 to 12, a post-secondary student, and someone age 21 or under and not attending school. The committee will provide information and advice to the council on […]
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To celebrate Well-Being Week, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Bernard Davis will host a guided nature walk at Salmonier Nature Park on Thursday. Admission is free and the site is wheelchair and stroller friendly. Participants are asked to meet at the Visitor’s Centre next to the parking lot at 10:30 a.m. Staff will take […]
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The City of St. John’s has officially opened the Galway Village Green Playground. The playground includes 6,500 square feet of accessible playground, a large multi-purpose court with basketball nets, a picnic area, trails and pathways and a dedicated parking area. The new playground will accommodate physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities. The playground has many additional […]
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Education Minister Krista Lynn Howell will announce a new initiative to support the recruitment and retention of early childhood educators today. The event takes place at the Association of Early Childhood Educators Newfoundland and Labrador offices at Pippy Place at 12:30 p.m. Howell will be joined by Skye Taylor, Executive Director of the Association of […]
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Emergency crews are on the scene of a single-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway just west of Butterpot Provincial Park. Eastbound traffic has been reduced to one lane. The RCMP says that a truck hit a moose.
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Tuesday’s Outlook An area of low pressure will move from the northeastern United States into the Maritimes on Tuesday, which will push rain onto the Island during the second half of the day. The rain will arrive in the early afternoon on the South Coast and by 6 PM, or later, almost everywhere else. Winds […]
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There is some fog across parts of the Avalon Peninsula and Burin Peninsula and roads are mostly wet.In central roads are mostly wet with areas of fog. On the west coast and Great Northern Peninsula, roads are dry for the time being with rain expected later this morning. Expect good driving conditions across Labrador. Due […]
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The Environment and Climate Change Canada Weather Office in Gander has issued a Wreckhouse Wind Warning for the following area: Current details: Strong winds are expected or occurring. Maximum gusts: southeasterly up to 100 km/h in the Wreckhouse area. Time span: this evening. Very strong winds may push your vehicle around especially on roads through […]
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