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Corner Brook Conducting Tally of Bicycle Riders in City
The City of Corner Brook wants to get a handle on how many people ride a bicycle in the west coast city. It's part of the process of setting transportation objectives. They're partnering with Velo Can...
May 21, 2022
Construction of Pump Track at Quidi Vidi Delayed
Construction of a "pump track" on the grounds of Quidi Vidi Park has been delayed. The work was to have begun this week but it will now be put off until August after the Royal St. John's Regatta. The ...
May 20, 2022
Water Bomber Called in to Combat Carbonear Brush Fire
Fire crews and a water bomber had to be called in to battle a brush fire in Carbonear. Late yesterday afternoon, Carbonear Volunteer Fire Department battled a significant blaze that had broken out in ...
May 20, 2022 Photo via Steve Dillon
Swoop Airlines Begins Service to Ontario and Alberta
Another airline begins service to western Canada Saturday. Swoop's inaugural flight from Hamilton lands at Deer Lake, opening up a new market for the west coast. The independent subsidiary of WestJet ...
May 20, 2022 (Photo courtesy Swoop, WestJet.)
One Person Taken Into Custody After Incident in Stephenville
One person has been taken into custody after an incident in Stephenville. Residents of the Queen Street Extension area were asked to remain in their homes, and the public were urged to avoid the area ...
May 20, 2022
Parks Canada Opens Temporary Visitor Centre in Rocky Harbour
Parks Canada has officially opened its temporary visitor centre in Rocky Harbour. The centre, located on Main Street North, will be in use while the new Gros Morne visitor centre is being constructed....
May 20, 2022 (Photo courtesy Parks Canada.)
NDP Calling for Transparency Around Alleged Bullying Report
The NDP has added its voice to the chorus of concern over a report that alleges a toxic culture of bullying and harassment at Elections NL. PC Leader David Brazil and Independent MHA Paul Lane say the...
May 20, 2022
$8 Million Contract Awarded to Replace Bridge on TCH Outside Grand Falls-Windsor
A contract valued at almost $8 million has been awarded to Coady Construction & Excavating to replace Rushy Pond Bridge on the Trans Canada Highway about 6 kilometres west of Grand Falls-Windsor. The ...
May 20, 2022
Glovertown Councillor Promoting Rural LGBTQ Pride
A town councillor in Glovertown is working to promote the LGBTQ community in rural Newfoundland. Paul Whelan says he and his husband moved back to the province last year and fell back in love with the...
May 20, 2022
SEA-NL Calling for Inquiry Into Fishing Vessel Safety
The Seaward Enterprises Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is calling for a joint commission of inquiry into fishing vessel safety. SEA-NL is urging the federal and provincial governments to inv...
May 20, 2022 (Bruce Layman, Ryan Cleary, Merv Wiseman)
