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Gander Postpones Performance by Canadian Forces Snowbirds
The town of Gander has postponed a scheduled performance by Canada's Snowbirds set for August 21. The decision was made due to COVID restrictions in place. Mayor Percey Farwell says that even with COV...
Jul 06, 2021 (Snowbirds, courtesy Royal Canadian Air Force.)
Section of Beaumont Street in St. John's Closed Due to Work on Housing Development
A portion of Beaumont Street in the centre city area is closed to traffic at this time as work gets underway for a new housing development. A local numbered company is building eleven new townhomes at...
Jul 06, 2021
Timber Salvaged from Muskrat Falls Available to the Public
Timber salvaged from the Muskrat Falls construction project is now available to the public. The Department of Forestry says a permit is required to access the wood. Permits are free and available from...
Jul 06, 2021 (Muskrat Falls generating station under construction. File photo courtesy Nalcor.)
Bonavista Tourism Industry Buzzing as Disney Set to Film in Area
This summer the initials NL will stand for Neverland as Disney shoots scenes for the upcoming movie Peter Pan and Wendy, and the local tourism industry is buzzing with anticipation. One of the film lo...
Jul 06, 2021
Clarenville Continues to See Vandalism at Local Park
The Town of Clarenville is taking a "zero-tolerance approach" to vandalism following weeks of repeated incidents at a local park and walking trail. The town council says despite efforts to curb damage...
Jul 06, 2021
Demand for Travel Increasing Despite Some Hesitation, says Travel Agent
Border restrictions across the country are beginning to ease, and while many are anxious to start travelling again, there is still some hesitation. Derek Windsor of E&B Travel says his phone is ringin...
Jul 06, 2021
Extreme Forest Fire Risk for Large Portion of Labrador
A large portion of Labrador is now under an extreme forest fire risk. The warning is for Labrador West through the Upper Lake Melville region. As well, the risk of forest fire in southeastern Labrador...
Jul 06, 2021
Investigation Continues Following Serious Crash on Kenmount Road
RNC are waiting to speak with the operator of a dirt bike that was involved in a serious collision at Kenmount Road and Kelsey Drive last week. The bike collided with a car at the busy intersection ov...
Jul 05, 2021
Aerial Photo Shows Pod of Killer Whales Off West Coast of Newfoundland
A pod of killer whales off the province's west coast is getting a little added attention after being spotted by plane. Department of Fisheries and Oceans whale researcher Dr. Jack Lawson posted a pict...
Jul 05, 2021 (Photo courtesy Dr. Jack Lawson via Twitter.)
NL Reports 12 Cases of COVID-19 on Vessel Anchored in Conception Bay and 1 Case in Eastern Region
There are 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in the province today, 12 of which are on board a ship anchored in Conception Bay. The other case is a woman in the Eastern Health region, and is ...
Jul 05, 2021
