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No Decision Made on Whether to Repair NL's Fifth Waterbomer: Abbott
Transportation Minister John Abbott says decisions have yet to be made on whether the province's fifth waterbomber will be repaired. The waterbomber has been out of commission since it was damaged in ...
May 15, 2024 (Photo via Twitter.)
RCMP Investigating Theft of Two Snowmobiles, Trailer in Carbonear
Harbour Grace RCMP are investigating the theft of a trailer and two snowmobiles from a home on Valley Road in Carbonear. One of the snowmobiles and the trailer have since been located, but the second ...
May 15, 2024
Man Arrested for Impaired Following Crash on Pitts Memorial Drive
A 34-year-old man driving on Pitts Memorial in the wee hours crashed his car and ended up being cited for drunk driving. The crash happened just before 3:00 this morning. A witness who stopped to rend...
May 15, 2024
Furey Offers Help to Alberta, British Columbia Amid Wildfires
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey has offered assistance to British Columbia and Alberta as both provinces battle wildfires. The early start to the country's wildfire season has forced ev...
May 15, 2024
Province Lowers Age for Recommended Breast Cancer Screening
The provincial government is lowering the age for recommended breast screening from 50 to between the ages of 40 and 49. The change comes as the result of new national guidelines recently published by...
May 15, 2024 Health Minister Tom Osborne
Happy Valley-Goose Bay Receives Federal Funding to Purchase Electric Bus
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is one step closer to getting an electric bus following a funding announcement. MP Yvonne Jones announced the approval of $672,000 in federal funding for the purchas...
May 15, 2024
ATV Stolen From Home in Upper Island Cove
Bay Roberts RCMP are looking for an ATV stolen from a residential property in Upper Island Cove. The red 2007 Honda Rancher was taken from Crane's Road sometime between 10 p.m. on Wednesday May 8 and ...
May 15, 2024
Mews Centre Reopens Following Mechanical Issues
The City's Mews Centre is open again after more downtime this week due to mechanical issues. The pool, sauna and steam room all reopened as of 5 p.m. yesterday. They were also out of commission for al...
May 15, 2024 (Photo via City of St. John's.)
Communities Near Fort McMurray Evacuated Due to Wildfire
Several communities near Fort McMurray, Alberta are being evacuated due to an out of control wildfire nearing the area. The evacuation order is for the communities of Beacon Hill, Abasand, Prairie Cre...
May 14, 2024 Via @AlbertaWildfire on X
Kippens Highway Near Lakeview Drive Closed Due to collision
The Kippens Highway in the vicinity of Lakeview Drive is blocked in both directions due to a collision. Bay St. George RCMP are on the scene and are asking drivers to avoid the area for the time being...
May 14, 2024
