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High Water Levels Force Closure of Rushy Pond Brook Bridge on TCH West of Grand Falls-Windsor
High water levels have forced the closure of the Rushy Pond Brook Bridge on the Trans Canada just west of Grand Falls-Windsor. Traffic is being diverted to the adjacent newly constructed bridge which ...
Dec 22, 2023 (Submitted Photo)
Province Issues RFP to Extend Same-Day Fly-In/Fly-Out Cardiac Surgery Program
The provincial government says a pilot program that flew patients into St. John's for cardiac catheterizations has proven so successful, an RFP has been issued to establish the program on a permanent ...
Dec 22, 2023
Many Displeased with Hockey NL Decision to Ban Post-Game Handshake
The issue of the post-game hockey handshake has blown up on social media with the majority seemingly against Hockey NL's ban on the practice. Hockey NL is ending the handshakes because of issues that ...
Dec 22, 2023
MHA Concerned with Lack of Snow Clearing on Botwood Airstrip
The MHA for Exploits says a lack of snow clearing on the Botwood Airstrip is a cause for concern heading into the winter months. Pleaman Forsey says air ambulances are sometimes unable to land after a...
Dec 22, 2023 Pleaman Forsey
Town of Paradise Launches New Notification App
The town of Paradise has launched a new notification system to alert residents of a variety of town operations and activities. Paradise is adopting the Voyent Alert app to notify residents of closures...
Dec 22, 2023
Salvation Army Puts Out Final Call for Kettle Campaign Donations
The Salvation Army is putting a final push on for its annual Kettle Campaign. The Salvation Army still has about $300,000 to go to reach its goal of $1.2 million in support of the programs and service...
Dec 22, 2023 (File Photo.)
NL Hydro Warning Cabin Owners of Flooding Risk on Beothuk Lake
Significant rainfall has caused high water levels at Beothuk Lake in central Newfoundland. NL Hydro crews are on the scene, but water levels continue to rise despite management efforts. Cabin owners i...
Dec 22, 2023
Man Seriously Injured Following Assault on George Street
A man has been seriously injured after being assaulted on George Street downtown St. John's. The incident happened at about 2 a.m., RNC officers and paramedics responded. A 38-year-old man has been ar...
Dec 22, 2023
Year in Review 2023 - February: Bitter Cold
February provided no break in the winter weather. After nearly 50 centimetres of snow fell on eastern Newfoundland in late January, February delivered extreme cold to the island and blizzard condition...
Dec 21, 2023
Gander Flight School President: Pilot Shortage Only Worsening
The president of the province's lone flight school says a global pilot shortage is only getting worse. Patrick White, President of Gander Flight School, says many airlines have ramped up their service...
Dec 21, 2023 (Photo: GFT: Gander Flight Training)
