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Recent News

3 years ago
COVID-19, Health, News

Masking requirements temporarily coming back to N.L. health care facilities starting Monday

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is advising that masking is temporarily required in all clinical areas in hospitals and health-care facilities, including congregate living and long-term care facilities, effective Monday, Feb. 5, at 8 a.m. Updated masking requirements in clinical areas apply to visitors/support persons, clients, patients (outpatient clinics and emergency departments) and health-care workers. […]

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3 years ago
News

Eighty-two-year-old man dies in Fleur de Lys fire

An 82-year-old man has died as a result of a fire at a home in Fleur-de-Lys. Shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Baie Verte RCMP responded to the report of the fire at a residence on main street in that town. Firefighters with the Fleur de Lys and Baie Verte fire departments battled the blaze. […]

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3 years ago
News

Marystown to get temporary bridge as Canning Bridge plans continue

As work continues on the replacement of the Marystown Harbour Bridge, better known as the Canning Bridge, residents will have access to both sides of the town with a temporary bridge. The provincial government announced today a portable, pre-fabricated panel bridge — known informally as a bailey bridge — will be installed to provide direct […]

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3 years ago
News

Police seize vehicle and tickets driver for multiple infractions

Gander RCMP ticketed and seized the vehicle of a driver who, when pulled over during a routine traffic stop, was unable to produce any of the required documents for operating a vehicle.  Just after midnight on January 27, police observed a vehicle with a burned-out headlight travelling over the speed limit on the TCH near […]

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3 years ago
Justice, News

Man seen carrying firearm in C.B.S. arrested

A 62-year-old man was taken into custody early this morning when he was reportedly spotted carrying a gun on a roadway in Conception Bay South. Police got the call at around 12:30 a.m. when officers arrived, they were able to locate the man and secure the firearm. The man was arrested and conveyed to the […]

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3 years ago
News, Traffic

Emergency road closure in Corner Brook

There is an emergency road closure in Corner Brook this morning. University Drive is closed to through traffic from the intersection of O’Connell Drive to the intersection of Canada Games Drive. The road will be closed for approximately 10 to 12 hours today. The motoring public is advised to use alternate routes.

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3 years ago
News

Premier Furey and Minister Crocker to Lead London Tourism Mission

Premier Andrew Furey, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, and a delegation of tourism and transportation partners from the province were in London, United Kingdom, yesterday to celebrate and promote the direct air route from St. John’s to London, which begins this spring. While in London, Furey and Crocker will officially open the Newfoundland […]

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3 years ago
News

Abbott to Provide Update on Canning Bridge Replacement in Marystown

An update will be provided today on the replacement of the Canning Bridge in Marystown. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure John Abbott will provide an update at the Marystown Town Council Office at 10:00 a.m. Abbott will be joined by Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and MHA for Burin–Grand Bank, and […]

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3 years ago
News, Traffic, Travel

Good driving conditions across the province

Across most of the Island, roads are bare with good visibility. The exception is on the Great Northern Peninsula where roads are snow-covered. Most major routes in Labrador are snow-covered with icy patches and drifting snow. Ferries including Marine Atlantic are on time. The first trip from Portugal Cove on the MV Legionnaire will be […]

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3 years ago
News

All fuel prices increase this week

It will cost more to top up on all types of fuel this week. Gasoline has increased by up to 3.4 cents per litre. Diesel prices have increased 5.2 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel increased 4.18 cents.  Stove oil heating fuel on the Island increased by 4.50 cents per litre, stove oil heating fuel in […]

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