7 months ago
Investigation underway following workplace injury at Voisey’s Bay Mine
An investigation is underway following a workplace injury At Vale Base Metals Voisey’s Bay operations. On Saturday there was a ‘fall of ground’ in the Eastern Deeps Mine at the Voisey’s Bay Operation. An employee was injured in the fall. The employee received emergency care on scene and is currently in hospital in stable condition. […]
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7 months ago
Farmers impacted by drought in 2025 can now apply for support
The federal and provincial governments have announced measures to assist farmers and producers affected by drought conditions in 2025. The federal and provincial governments are opening the 2025 AgriStability program to accept late participants. Interested producers must submit their final application by the September 30, 2026 deadline. Opening late participation for 2025 ensures producers, such as fruit and vegetable growers, can access AgriStability support to help with problems they faced due to extreme dry […]
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7 months ago
Bay Roberts RCMP investigating vehicle theft in Cupids
Bay Roberts RCMP are investigating a vehicle theft that occurred in Cupids overnight between Sunday, Jan. 18 and Monday, Jan. 19. The vehicle is a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with license plate CZP 737. The truck was stolen from a private property on Goulds Ridge Road in Cupids, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone […]
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7 months ago
NSO announces Persio Dominguez Piantini as RBC Emerging Artist Conductor for 2025-26
The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra has announced that Persio Dominguez Piantini has been chosen as the RBC Emerging Artist Conductor for the 2025-26 season. “I am delighted that again through the support of RBC we are able to bring a young conductor in to work with the NSO, as the RBC Emerging Artist Conductor,” said Simon […]
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7 months ago
Labrador City ski resort ranks among Canada’s Top 5 hidden gems
With Canada’s skiing season in full swing, new research has unveiled the country’s top hidden gem resorts, where locals and tourists can enjoy the slopes without huge crowds – with one Labrador ski resort ranking among the best The research, by Jackpot City, looked at 173 ski resorts nationwide, comparing their visitor ratings and number of reviews […]
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7 months ago
UPDATE: N.L. Hydro expresses optimism as generation improves at Bay D’Espoir, power warning continues
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro reported progress overnight in removing ice from its Bay D’Espoir hydro plant, allowing the utility to restart several units. Vice-President of Engineering Rob Collett expressed optimism during a briefing with media on Sunday. Rotating blackouts have not been required so far, but officials caution the province is not out of the […]
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7 months ago
Police warn of fire inside Dominion grocery store in Grand Falls-Windsor
Police are asking the public to remain away from the Dominion grocery store on Cromer Avenue in Grand Falls-Windsor. The RCMP say police and firefighters are responding to a structure fire inside the building. Please avoid the area to allow crews to respond safely. Updates will be provided when available.
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7 months ago
Photos of Bay d’Espoir plant show icy conditions as residents prepare for possible rotating outages
As NL Hydro and Newfoundland Power officials warn of possible rotating outages, officials are now sharing photos of some of the ice conditions that have shut down the Bay d’Espoir plant. Officials say divers are on site this weekend, who are are jumping in to holes in the ice with hand tools, to break intakes […]
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