1 year ago
NordSpace rocket launch in St. Lawrence scrubbed due to ignition issue
The first ever commercial rocket launch in Canada was scheduled for today in St. Lawrence, but was scrubbed due to an error in the rocket’s misfire detection system. The next launch window will be on Sunday.
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1 year ago
All remaining evacuation orders lifted in Conception Bay North
The remaining evacuation orders in Western Bay, Ochre Pit Cove and the remaining portion of Northern Bay have been lifted effective immediately. These communities remain under an evacuation alert. All residents are permitted to return to these communities. Non-residents are asked to please stay out of the affected communities. It is essential to respect the […]
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1 year ago
Construction starting on Family Care Team locations in Port aux Basques and Grand Falls-Windsor
Construction of new facilities for family care teams in Port aux Basques and Grand Falls-Windsor is underway. In Port aux Basques, $1.4 million will be provided annually for 20 years to lease more than 22,000 square feet of office space at 191 Hardy’s Arterial Road, Grand Bay East. The space will become the new home […]
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1 year ago
Forest Access Road bridge near Brown’s Arm closing for repairs
As of Tuesday, the bridge located at the two-kilometre mark on the Wilf Keats Forest Access Road in the Brown’s Arm area will be out of service to complete repairs. The bridge is expected to reopen on Friday, September 5, at 5:00 p.m. More details can be obtained by contacting the Lewisporte Forest Management Office.
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1 year ago
Government unveils Air Access Pilot Program for Labrador-Grenfell region
A new air access pilot program has been announced for Labrador. Residents of Labrador and parts of the Great Northern Peninsula face air access affordability issues. This new program will help address that challenge by providing 175 round-trip tickets per week through PAL Airlines at a special base fare plus a 30 per cent discount […]
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1 year ago
Dry roads with a few foggy areas
Across Newfoundland and Labrador this morning, roads are mostly dry. There are some areas of fog on the Avalon Peninsula, extending to Goobies, and on the South Coast. The MV Beaumont Hamel is in service but off schedule, and the MV Legionnaire is out of service. The MV Kamutik W is in service but off […]
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1 year ago
Mostly nice weather today with a few spotty showers
The Avalon and most of central Newfoundland will see a chance of drizzle this morning before a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. Along the south and west coast, a mix of sun and cloud is expected. Highs will range from 15 to 23. Across the Big Land, it will start out nice […]
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1 year ago
Fuel prices increase in overnight adjustment
The Public Utilities Board adjusted maximum prices overnight. Gasoline motor fuel rose by up to 1.6 cents per litre, while diesel on the Island increased by as much as 2.8 cents per litre. In Labrador’s Zones 13 and 13a, diesel prices climbed by 2.9 cents per litre. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island went […]
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1 year ago
Police investigating apparent hit-and-run in downtown St. John’s
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary are investigating an apparent single-vehicle hit-and-run that occurred in downtown St. John’s on Thursday evening. Shortly before 10:00 p.m. police were called to Larkin’s Square, off Hamilton Avenue. Area residents told NTV News that a pickup truck had driven over a lawn and crashed through the backyard fence of a home. […]
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