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Incident Near Paddy's Pond Results in Lane Closure
A single lane of the Trans-Canada Highway near Paddy's Pond was closed this afternoon following a serious incident. Reports to VOCM News indicate that a truck ran into catastrophic engine trouble just...
Sep 16, 2020
No New Cases of COVID-19 in NL, Live Update Pushed to Thursday
Only one known case of COVID-19 remains active in Newfoundland and Labrador. There are no new cases of the virus in Newfoundland and Labrador, according to today's public health update. Some 36,115 pe...
Sep 16, 2020
"The Time for Talk is Over": Hundreds Rally in Support of NL Oil and Gas Industry
Shouting "we want federal support," hundreds gathered outside Confederation Building over the lunch hour to show support for offshore oil and gas workers. The rally, organized by Unifor Local 2121, sa...
Sep 16, 2020
70-Year-Old Man, Driving Well Below Speed Limit, Charged with Impaired in Carbonear
A 70-year-old man was arrested and charged for impaired driving after an incident over the weekend. Harbour Grace RCMP noticed a pickup pull onto Water Street in Carbonear, traveling well below the sp...
Sep 16, 2020 Photo via @RCMPNL on Twitter
Questions Raised About Support for Those Affected by Oil and Gas Downturn
"What's the plan?" Opposition Finance critic Tony Wakeham is expressing frustration with an apparent lack of progress in assistance for those whose jobs have been affected by the downturn in the oil a...
Sep 16, 2020
RNC Searching for Missing Man from CBS
RNC are asking for public help in locating a man reported missing from the CBS area. 51-year-old Howard Squire was last seen in the area of Kelligrews around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15. He is des...
Sep 16, 2020
St. John's says Too Soon to Talk About More Money for Sidewalk Snow Clearing
The City of St. John's has decided against committing extra resources at this time to improve sidewalk snow clearing. The city is likely facing a tax increase as it is, and several members of council ...
Sep 16, 2020
Minor Injuries to Driver After Transport Truck Leaves Road in Lewisporte
A transport truck driver was sent to hospital with minor injuries this morning after the rig they were driving left the Lewisporte access road. Crews responded to the area to recover the transport tru...
Sep 16, 2020
Impact on Air Quality in NL from US Wildfires Expected to be Minimal
Smoke from the wildfires in the United States is drifting eastward across the continent prompting air quality warnings in some provinces including British Columbia and Alberta. While it has made itsel...
Sep 16, 2020 (Photo submitted by Robert Fritz.)
50 to 100 mm of Rain Possible for Eastern Newfoundland Thursday Night into Saturday
Soggy days are on the way for a good chunk of the island. An extended period of rain, at times heavy, is expected. It starts tomorrow night and continues right through to Saturday morning. The heavies...
Sep 16, 2020
