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Snow and Blowing Snow Create Unsafe Driving Conditions in Metro
The snow has started to taper off in areas of the Avalon but a blowing snow advisory remains in effect. Road conditions remain poor with low visibility and drifting snow. Some areas including the Buri...
Mar 08, 2020
RCMP Increasing Presence on Burin Peninsula Snowmobile Trails
Don't be surprised if you happen to see an increased police presence on snowmobile trails on the Burin Peninsula. RCMP are hitting the trails to promote safe snowmobiling. Officers are watching for im...
Mar 08, 2020 (File photo.)
Questions Raised Over Need for Face Masks to Protect from Coronavirus
Face mask shortages have been reported in a number of areas, thanks to fears surrounding possible spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The illness is not airborne and is instead spread through droplets...
Mar 08, 2020 (Stock photo.)
St. John's City Council to Consider Making Rawlins Cross Roundabout Permanent
There's a recommendation before St.John's City Council to make the circular flow of traffic at Rawlins Cross permanent. Elimination of the Military Road straight stretch is currently a pilot project. ...
Mar 07, 2020
Hospital Workers in Carbonear Getting ICED for Good Cause
Members of the Carbonear General Hospital Emergency Department are taking the plunge today for a cause. This year's annual Carbonear Hospital ER Polar Dip is in memory of Morgan Green, a young man who...
Mar 07, 2020
YWCA Holding Women of Distinction Awards this Weekend
It is an important weekend for women around the world. Tomorrow is International Women's Day. International Women's Day celebrates women's achievements, increases visibility while calling out inequali...
Mar 07, 2020
St. John's Closing Winter Activity Centre in Bowring Park for Season
Despite today's forecast, there's another sign that spring is not too far away. The City of St. John's is closing the Winter Activity Centre in the Bowering Park pool house this weekend. The last day ...
Mar 07, 2020
Input Sought on Regulations for Private Training Institutions
Government is looking for input from students on proposed changes to the Private Training Institutions Regulations. The regulations have not changed since 1999, and since then the private training ind...
Mar 07, 2020
Spring Your Clocks Forward Tonight
Another hopeful sign that spring is around the corner. The clocks spring ahead early Sunday morning by one hour. Daylight Saving Time returns at 3:00 a.m. Sunday. Residents are reminded to turn their ...
Mar 07, 2020 Allen McGregor / CC
Government Encourages Heightened Caution as Coronavirus Outbreak Continues
With heightened concerns surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus, health care officials are asking people to remain vigilant about washing their hands and staying home if they're feeling unwell. Acting C...
Mar 07, 2020
