The Transportation Safety Board says it was unable to determine the cause of a plane crash in Goose Bay in December that resulted in the death of the pilot. On December 14, the privately operated Piper aircraft was about five kilometres from the Goose Bay airport when it collided with the terrain, destroying the aircraft. […]
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The Town of Port Blandford is celebrating its 5th Annual AppleFest this weekend. Opening ceremonies kick off tonight with apple tree planting and live entertainment from Appie’s Local Jam. On Saturday, the Municipal Park will be bustling with events starting at 10am including the Apple Orchard Market and kids and family activities. Saturday evening is the […]
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The 21st Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Police and Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony and Parade will take place on Sunday, September 24 at 11:00 a.m. The event is planned for the memorial monument site outside of the Confederation Building East Block in St. John’s. Bernard Davis, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible […]
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Following last week’s public hearings for their seal study, the Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans says sealers and fishers are suffering as Ottawa turns a blind eye to booming seal populations. The fact-finding mission in the province took place September 11-13 as part of a seal populations study that started in fall 2022. The […]
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Police are investigating a break, enter and theft at Abbey’s Place, a bar in Marysvale, during the early morning hours of Sept. 20. The RCMP is now looking to identify the suspect captured on surveillance footage. Just after midnight on Wednesday, police responded to an alarm at the bar and discovered that a window had […]
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Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs John Haggie be in Marystown for an announcement today. Haggie will announce funding to support the well-being of communities and residents in the community. The announcement will take place at the entrance to the Walk of Hope Trail on Tolt Road at 1:00 p.m.
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The RCMP is investigating two incidents that occurred at a commercial building in Stephenville this month. The first happened just after 3:00 p.m. on September 5, when police responded to a call from a business on Atlantic Avenue, indicating that a theft had taken place. In that incident, money was taken. It happened sometime between […]
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Three companies, two supervisors and a certified blaster have been charged with violations under Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. The charges stem from an incident that occurred in September 2021 at a pit located off the Trans-Canada Highway near St. John’s. The incident was a blast that caused damage to vehicles and equipment […]
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THIS ALERT HAS BEEN ENDED AS OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 The ECCC NL Weather Office in Gander has issued a Weather Alert. A Frost Advisory is in effect from late Friday night to early Saturday morning. The areas under the advisory are as follows: Current details: Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Minimum […]
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Clear skies are expected tonight, which will coincide with “International Fall Astronomy Day”. The Royal Astronomy Society of Canada St. John’s Centre will be at the Geo Centre on Signal Hill this evening. The public is invited to come and see views of the Moon and other celestial objects. The event takes place from 7:00 […]
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