3 years ago
Snow squalls become numerous on the Island, while a winter storm rages on in Labrador
An area of low pressure will intensify as it wraps up in the Labrador Sea on Thursday and Friday. This will keep snow ongoing for much of Labrador and will drive intense snow squalls over western, southern, and eastern Newfoundland through the same time frame. Winter Storm Warnings and Blowing Snow Advisories are in effect […]
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3 years ago
Memorial University confirms cyberattack on Grenfell Campus involved ransomware
Memorial University has confirmed the cyberattack on Grenfell campus during the Christmas break was a ransomware attack. The university says an unauthorized third party gained access to the Grenfell Campus network and encrypted data on a number of servers and workstations. As a result, Grenfell IT services were rendered unavailable. Since discovering the incident, a […]
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3 years ago
Government provides funding to health tech company
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology Andrew Parsons announced $101,050 in funding for Nucliq Biologics Inc. to support the continued growth of the local health technology sector. Nucliq Biologics Inc. is a health tech company located in St. John’s. It is leveraging its knowledge of interactions between the microbiome and human body to understand and […]
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3 years ago
A messy morning turns into a mild afternoon on the Island, while snow gets heavy in the Big Land
Temperatures will shoot up throughout the morning and early afternoon for most of the Island. Highs will reach as high as 8° for most. The exception will be the GNP where highs will only be as warm as 2°. The drizzle and rain will end by late afternoon or evening for most. And the warmth […]
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3 years ago
Labrador City announces date for winter carnival
The Town of Labrador City will be holding its annual winter carnival in March. The event will run from March 8 to 16. Organizers are seeking groups and organizations to host an event for the Carnival. The deadline for events and activities submission is January 26.
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3 years ago
Inflation rate increases slightly
The inflation rate in December rose 3.4 percent, following a 3.1 per cent increase in November. In December there was an increase in the cost of gasoline, rent, airfares, and passenger vehicles. Prices for food purchased from stores rose 4.7 per cent year over year in December, unchanged from the increase in November. In Newfoundland […]
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3 years ago
Poor driving conditions across Newfoundland and several ferries suspend service
Roads across Newfoundland are mostly snow-covered. The roads from Woody Point to Trout River and Abrahams Cove to Mainland are closed. There is poor visibility in many areas of the west coast, parts of central, and the Avalon Peninsula. Travel is not recommended in several areas. Across Labrador, roads are snow-covered with icy sections and […]
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3 years ago
RNC arrest two intoxicated males on Elizabeth Avenue in St. John’s
Tuesday evening the RNC responded to a report of several intoxicated males who were said to have been stealing from a business on Elizabeth Avenue in St. John’s. Police located the suspects walking in the area with stolen property still in their possession. A 26-year-old male was arrested and charged with theft under $5000 and […]
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3 years ago
Several school closures across the province
There are several school closures across the province this morning. St. Peter’s All Grade closed all day. The following schools are closed for the morning with an update to follow on afternoon classes:Acreman ElementaryAll Hallows ElementaryAmalgamated AcademyAscension CollegiateBaccalieu CollegiateBaltimore SchoolBay Roberts PrimaryCabot AcademyCarbonear AcademyCarbonear CollegiateCrescent CollegiateFatima AcademyHoly Family ElementaryHoly Redeemer ElementaryLaval High School PlacentiaMobile Central […]
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