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Bay St. George Long-Term Care Centre Ready to Evacuate if Necessary
Stephenville-Bay St. George is on stand by for another possible evacuation in the area today. Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre is near the water and in an area that is prone to storm surges. Mayor...
Sep 08, 2019
Dorian Denudes Bay St. George Apple Trees
Apple trees belonging to a Bay St. George couple were harvested two or three weeks early overnight due to the high winds from post tropical storm, Dorian. Jocelyn Butt says her two apple trees are alm...
Sep 08, 2019
Parents Reminded to Keep their Children's Vaccines Up to Date
Back to school means back to coughs and colds for many families, but it's also a time for the spread of more serious illnesses. Labrador-Grenfell Health is reminding families to make sure students are...
Sep 08, 2019
West Coast Communities Braving the Storm as Dorian Passes Through
Communities on the province's West Coast and Northern Peninsula are continuing to brave the storm as Dorian passes through the region. Although the worst of the storm is over, the areas are still bein...
Sep 08, 2019
Canadian Conference on Physician Health Happening Next Month in St. John's
Physician health will be the focus as health care professionals gather in St. John's next month. The 6th annual Canadian Conference on Physician Health will run from October 3rd to the 5th at the Delt...
Sep 08, 2019
RNC Looking for Public's Help in Homicide Investigation
The death of a 27-year-old man who was fatally injured in an altercation in the city's downtown Tuesday afternoon is being investigated as a homicide. Condolences are being shared on social media for ...
Sep 08, 2019
Marine Atlantic Cancels All Sunday Crossings
Marine Atlantic has cancelled all crossings for today. High winds and potential storm surge as the remnants of Hurricane Dorian move up and across the northern peninsula have made it too dangerous to ...
Sep 08, 2019
UPDATE: High Winds and Rain Hit Province as Dorian Tracks Over West Coast
While the worst of the storm appears to be over on the eastern half of the island, the west coast is still being hit hard by what is now post tropical cyclone Dorian. The last update from the National...
Sep 08, 2019
Stephenville Issues Evacuations for Campers and Cabin Owners
A town on the province's west coast is urging cabin and trailer owners to head home as they await the arrival of the remnants of hurricane Dorian. The Town of Stephenville is evacuating owners in two ...
Sep 07, 2019
No Progress on Federal Wastewater Regulations While Municipal Workers Treated Like Criminals: Buchans Mayor
The Mayor of Buchans says no progress can be made on addressing new federal wastewater regulations while the federal government treats municipal leaders and staff like common criminals. Derm Corbett m...
Sep 07, 2019
