The fallout continues over a controversial ad that aired on Sunday’s Super Bowl program, using a song familiar to this province – I’s The B’y. Adding their disappointment on “X”, Premier Andrew Furey expressed his frustration that vacation rental sight VRBO features the beloved folk song “I’s The B’y”. In a statement on social media, […]
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The latest forecasts continue to indicate that a major, long-duration, winter storm will bring heavy snowfall and high wind speeds to a large area of the Island beginning late tonight or early Wednesday and continuing into Friday. Current forecasts also point toward a slightly colder scenario where most, if not all, of the mixed precipitation […]
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The Federal government was giving homeowners a reason to go energy efficient. Government is contributing $2.6-billion over several years on the Canada Greener Homes Project – which will give up to 700,000 homeowners across the country rebates on home upgrades. The grant, has now ran out of funding, and the deadline ended late yesterday – rushing homeowners to […]
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Sheshatshiu RCMP is releasing new surveillance photos obtained from an overnight break and enter that occurred at CRB Supermarket and Deli during the early morning hours of Oct. 11, 2023. Three suspects forced entry into the building by smashing a side window and the interior of the business and contents were extensively damaged. Anyone with information […]
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The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking public input on highway improvement projects for the upcoming construction season as well as future years. Residents can submit their suggestions or concerns, along with photos, to roadsplaninput@gov.nl.ca or by mailing the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Those sending suggestions are asked to provide highway information such […]
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There will be a disruption of medical imaging services at Lewisporte Health Centre due to unscheduled maintenance today. The temporary disruption will commence at 8:30 a.m. and last until 4:00 p.m. During this time, patients may choose to travel to Gander or Grand Falls-Windsor for medical imaging services. Laboratory services are not affected at this […]
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Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Steve Crocker says he is “extremely disappointed with Vrbo’s ‘Relax – Rooster’ video spot which features the beloved Newfoundland and Labrador folk song, I’se the B’y.” Crocker says he spoke with Vrbo leadership and requested that Vrbo take immediate action to remove this video from both YouTube and […]
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Roads across the Island are mostly bare with a few exceptions. There are icy patches on the Hearts Content Barrens. Clam Brook to Swift Current is partly snow-covered and there are icy and slushly sections from Gander Bay South to Boyd’s Cove. Roads on the Baie Verte Peninsula and the Great Northern Peninsula are snow-covered […]
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The RCMP conducted a traffic stop on Valley Road in Carbonear last week and ticketed a 40-year-old man from Heart’s Desire for driving without insurance. Officers are now continuing an investigation in relation to items found inside the vehicle. While conducting the traffic stop, police observed firearms parts, drugs and drug paraphernalia. As part of […]
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David Diamond, President and CEO, of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is retiring. Diamond was the CEO of Eastern Health and oversaw the transition to one provincial health authority. Premier Andrew Furey and Minister of Health and Community Services Tom Osborne provided a joint statement thanking Diamond for more than a decade of service to […]
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