2 years ago
Sales are up, demand continue to climb this summer says NL Association of Realtors
It’s been a busy summer in the housing market, says Bill Stirling, CEO of Newfoundland and Labradors Association of Realtors. The price of houses is up, sales are up, and demand continues to climb. The number of homes sold through the MLS System of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Realtors totalled 641 units in […]
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2 years ago
Tropical Storm Ernesto to pass southeast of the Avalon Monday night
As of 7:30 AM NDT The centre of Tropical Storm Ernesto was located 1,580 km southwest of Cape Race. Maximum sustained winds are 110 km/h and the movement is north at 15 km/h. The latest forecasts continue to indicate the centre of Ernesto will pass near, or just southeast of Cape Race early Tuesday morning. […]
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2 years ago
MHA says parents, child care centres, scrambling to access school bus transportation for students
Back to school for students in this province is fast approaching, but one MHA says parents in his district are scrambling, trying to discover whether or not their child will be approved for a seat on a school bus. MH for Topsail-Paradise Paul Dinn says he’s hearing from stressed out parents, who have recently been […]
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2 years ago
Photos and Video: Fire extensively damages home in east-end trailer park
A Saturday-morning fire has caused extensive damage to a residence in the Ann Jeanette Trailer Park in the east end of St. John’s. Crews were dispatched to the scene at about 10:45 a.m.. When firefighters arrived at the home, on Leonard Place, they were met with heavy smoke and fire inside the trailer home. When […]
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2 years ago
Province announces $1.3 million for transitional housing initiative in Gander
Housing Minister John Abbott announced $1.3 million Friday for the creation of a new Transitional Housing Initiative in Gander. This funding includes a one-time investment of $430,000 to allow the Central Residential Services Board to buy a property on Airport Boulevard, as well as approximately $859,000 in operational funding. The program will provide up to […]
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2 years ago
Province monitoring Hurricane Ernesto
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on Hurricane Ernesto, which is anticipated to track over or near the eastern portion of the island early next week. Residents are encouraged to monitor the Environment Canada forecast for the most up-to-date information. Personal preparedness is critical to success when managing an emergency situation. In addition to visiting the Be […]
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2 years ago
A few showers Saturday in the east, and an update on Hurricane Ernesto
A weak disturbance near eastern Newfoundland will bring a few showers to the Avalon Peninsula later this morning and this afternoon. The showers will be heaviest over southeastern areas, however the northeast Avalon may very well see a few sprinkles this afternoon. The shower threat should ease later this afternoon and evening, leaving us ready […]
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