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Laser Strikes Targeting Aircraft A Serious Threat To Air Safety: Pilot
Laser strikes targeting aircraft and pilots are on the rise. In 2017, 337 cases were reported nationwide. Recently a WestJet pilot-on a flight from Newfoundland and Labrador-was placed on medical leav...
May 27, 2019 (Effects of laser light on an airplane's cockpit, via PSA published by Transport Canada.)
Sunny Weekend Ends In Fog Over Capital City
The weekend finally felt like spring weather with sunshine and temperatures in the double digits. And then the fog came back. https://youtu.be/g4kNZwu0jIA Around supper time Sunday, fog crept in acros...
May 27, 2019
DFO Unveils New Northern Shrimp Population Model, Precautionary Framework
DFO is rolling out a new population model to forecast Northern shrimp stocks and a precautionary approach framework throughout Shrimp Fishing Areas 4, 5 and 6. https://twitter.com/BenMurphyVOCM/status...
May 27, 2019
Newfoundlander Describes Deadly ‘Chaos’ At The Summit Of Everest
The Newfoundlander who was descending from the peak of Everest, as others were dying attempting the same feat, says it was chaos on top of the mountain. Mark Ballard reached the summit early May 22 an...
May 27, 2019 Picture courtesy Mark Ballard
Wing’s Point Man Dies Following Weekend ATV Crash
A 22-year-old man from Wing's Point, Gander Bay, is dead following an ATV crash in the town over the weekend. The incident happened early Saturday evening, according to the RCMP. Police and paramedics...
May 27, 2019
Phase Three Of Paradise Road Construction Begins Today
One of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada is right here in Newfoundland and it's planning for the future. The Town of Paradise is in the midst of a three year strategic plan to address its y...
May 27, 2019
Mayor Vs Mayor: Breen Throws Down Kelly Cup Gauntlet To Toledo Mayor
It's a tale of two cities that's going to be decided on the ice after the mayor of St. John's issued a challenge to the mayor of Toledo, Ohio. The Newfoundland Growlers are heading to Toledo with a 2-...
May 27, 2019
Truck Bursts Into Flame After Striking Moose Near Whitbourne
A truck exploded into flame last night after striking a moose on the TCH 8 km west of Whitbourne, but luckily just the right person passed by the scene. Whitbourne Fire Chief Jamie Budden was driving ...
May 27, 2019 Photo courtesy Chief Jamie Budden
Drone Gets Birds-Eye View Of Iceberg Lagoon In Local Video
Iceberg season is upon is, but sometimes the best view isn't from the shore, but from the sky. Local photographer Rodger Price used a drone to get a closer look at a berg off the coast of Bacon Cove, ...
May 27, 2019 Image courtesy Rodger Price.
Opportunities For Province As Oil Companies Look To Diversify Into Green Tech, Says Breen
The Mayor of St. John's says the province has some prime opportunities when it comes to diversifying the offshore oil industry. The provincial government has made it clear that it will continue to loo...
May 27, 2019
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