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St. John’s Water Mains Being Flushed Beginning Tonight
The city of St. John's will begin flushing water mains connected to the Petty Harbour Long Pond system starting tonight. The water main flushing will occur overnight tonight and for the next four nigh...
Jun 19, 2019
Driver Blows Three Times The Limit After Flipping Car In St. John’s
There were no reported injuries, however property damage was extensive following a single-vehicle crash in the centre of the city last evening. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Smith Avenue...
Jun 19, 2019 Picture by Earl Noble
Renovated Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium Opens For Season
The renovated Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium is open for its seventh season with a number of new features. Meredith Schofield, a member of the board, says the upgrades would not be possible without the f...
Jun 19, 2019
Grand Falls-Windsor Fire Chief Surprised By Dryer Fire Hazard
Grand Falls-Windsor Fire Chief, Vince Mackenzie, admits even he was surprised by the fire hazard that his dryer created. Mackenzie checked the dryer vent hose and was surprised at the amount of lint b...
Jun 19, 2019
Kraken Inks $2-Million Contract For KATFISH 180 Robotic System
St. John's-based Kraken has signed a $2.1-million contract for its KATFISH 180 robotic system. The contract was signed with US-based ThayerMahan Incorporated, a company which specializes in the design...
Jun 19, 2019
MacMorran Community Centre Approaches 35th Year In Service
July marks the anniversary of the MacMorran Community Centre, a vital part of the Brophy Place neighbourhood in which it is established. The centre has been serving the people of the surrounding neigh...
Jun 19, 2019 Via MacMorran Community Centre on Facebook.
FireSmart Grants Given To 12 Communities
Twelve communities in Newfoundland and Labrador have received FireSmart Canada grants for local projects to help reduce the risk of wildfire damage to homes and communities. Funding will be used to he...
Jun 19, 2019 Photo by Earl Noble.
Contract Awarded For Design Of Mental Health Unit At Labrador Health Centre
A $426,000 contract has been awarded for the design of a new six-bed mental health unit at the Labrador Health Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The contract was awarded to Fougere Menchenton Architec...
Jun 19, 2019
Local Company Finding Value In Fish Waste
A local company is addressing the issue of commercial fish waste by setting up a new waste management operation in Harbour Breton. Corner Brook-based Barry Group is currently processing harvested salm...
Jun 19, 2019 (Stock photo.)
Pacquet Fire Chief Recognized By National Fire Protection Association
A Newfoundland firefighter has been recognized by the National Fire Protection Association as a Rising Star for her dedication to educating the public, protecting the community and saving lives. Chief...
Jun 19, 2019
