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Police Investigating Cabin Arson in Witless Bay
Ferryland RCMP are investigating an arson at a cabin in a remote area of Witless Bay Line. Police were first called to the area just before 11 p.m. Tuesday night. Because of the remote location, the c...
Jan 11, 2024
Corner Brook Rec Centre in Final Stages of Construction
The new regional recreation complex in Corner Brook is in the final stages of construction. Interior work is advancing, with finishing touches like painting and plastering underway, and the installati...
Jan 11, 2024 (Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons. Photo via Facebook.)
Some Flights at St. John's International Impacted Following Power Outage
St. John's International Airport is has resolved a power outage that was affecting operations this morning. While the terminal remained open, some flights were cancelled or delayed. Passengers are ask...
Jan 11, 2024
German Army Personnel Training at 5 Wing Goose Bay
Goose Bay is experiencing a friendly invasion. Hundreds of German Army personnel are conducting training in the vicinity of 5 Wing Goose Bay from now to February. 5 Wing Goose Bay says German army sol...
Jan 11, 2024
Province Responds to Opposition Concerns Around 24/7 Snow Clearing
The provincial government is rebuffing opposition concerns about a lack of 24-hour snow clearing services. PC MHA Loyola O'Driscoll first raised the alarm about the issue last week. He says there are ...
Jan 11, 2024 Photo via Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Twitter
Cost to Complete Tomb of the Unknown Soldier More Than Doubles
Heritage Memorials has been selected as the sub-contractor to complete the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Downtown St. John's-but the cost has soared. The future of the pr...
Jan 11, 2024
PUB to Hold Pre-Hearing Conference on Newfoundland Power's Proposed Rate Hikes
The Public Utilities Board will convene a pre-hearing conference on Newfoundland Power's application for a general rate increase. The utility is seeking two increases: 1.5 per cent to take effect July...
Jan 11, 2024 Newfoundland Power
New Satellite Family Care Team Coming to Bishop's Falls
A new satellite family care team will soon be available in the town of Bishop's Falls. Mayor Bryan King says the town's lone physician retired in 2022, leaving two thirds of their residents without a ...
Jan 11, 2024 Bishop's Falls Twitter
High Winds Affecting Road Conditions; Power Across Province
Driving conditions are compromised in many areas of the province today after a moderate snowfall. Visibility is reduced in high winds, and some schools outside metro are either closed for the morning ...
Jan 11, 2024
Man Arrested After Pickup Truck Collides With Metrobus in St. John's
A man driving a pickup truck which collided with a Metrobus on Torbay Road last night tried to pull a runner but the RNC quickly caught up with him. The accident happened just before 9 p.m. Police hav...
Jan 11, 2024
