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Veterinarian Warning Pet Owners About Walking Dogs in Extreme Heat
A veterinarian is warning pet owners about walking their four-legged friends during extreme heat. With lots of sun and heat this summer, many pet owners have been taking the opportunity to enjoy the o...
Aug 05, 2022 (Photo courtesy Veterinary Specialty Centre of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Long-Time Burlington Mayor Passes Away
The Town of Burlington is grieving the loss of long-time mayor, George Kelly. He passed away yesterday after a short illness. A mayor and councilor for 26 years, the town says Kelly was a strong advoc...
Aug 05, 2022
Bay d'Espoir Highway Unable to Open as Forest Fires Grow in Size
The forest fires in central Newfoundland are increasing in size and plans to open the Bay d'Espoir Highway sporadically have been dashed. Forestry crews are assessing the situation but they will have ...
Aug 05, 2022 (Bay d'Espoir Highway via Transportation Department.)
Haunted Harbour Grace Hike Tonight for Come Home Year
Halloween may still be a few months away, but things are going to get spooky in Harbour Grace tonight with a special haunted hike. The haunted hike is usually put off by the Conception Bay Museum in O...
Aug 05, 2022 Via Conception Bay Museum, Harbour Grace on Facebook.
Crowds Line Quidi Vidi Lake for 204th Royal St. John's Regatta
People flocked to the Royal St. John's Regatta in droves, the likes of which haven't been seen for a long time as Mother Nature obliged us with exceptional pond conditions. Hyflodraulic killed it ever...
Aug 05, 2022
Man Charged with Impaired Following Two-Vehicle Collision in St. John's
A man blew more than three times over the legal limit after a two-vehicle accident on McDonald Drive, Near Carrick Drive in St. John's early Thursday evening. The 48-year-old was charged with drunk dr...
Aug 05, 2022
Price of Gas Drops by Nearly 10 Cents
Gas prices are down by almost 10 cents per litre across the province this morning. The 9.9 cent drop comes just one day after prices dipped by just over two and a half cents. That means prices will be...
Aug 05, 2022
Bay d'Espoir Highway to Reopen in the Mornings From Friday to Sunday
The provincial government has provided an update on the condition of the Bay d'Espoir highway heading into the weekend. They say that based on the weather forecast and fire predictions, the highway wi...
Aug 04, 2022 (Department of Transportation)
Hyflodraulic Claims Triple Crown of Rowing at Regatta While NTV Wins Men's Race
Hyflodraulic has completed the triple crown. The team claimed the women's championship at the Royal St. John's Regatta, coming in at a time of 5:11. The team also won the Placentia and Harbour Grace R...
Aug 04, 2022
Bonne Bay Health Centre Emergency Services to be Supported by Virtual ER Due to Physician Shortage
Emergency services at the Bonne Bay Health Centre in Norris Point will be supported by a virtual ER for the next couple of days, beginning tomorrow. The measure has been put in place due to a temporar...
Aug 04, 2022
