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Avalon Spared Latest Winter Onslaught, Central Getting Hit
Old Man Winter spared the Avalon in his latest trek across the province, concentrating instead on central Newfoundland. Environment Canada meteorologist Erica Price says temperatures could reach as hi...
Feb 24, 2026 (via Environment Canada)
RCMP Search for Suspects in Snowmobile Theft
The RCMP are investigating after a brand new snowmobile was taken from Coastal Outdoors in Clarenville. According to police, video surveillance captures two suspects walking in front of the building a...
Feb 24, 2026 (via RCMP)
Paradise Bringing in Contractors, Introducing 24 Hours Parking Ban as Snow Clean-up Continues
The town of Paradise is bringing in contractors to help with snow clearing. Mayor Patrick Martin says all streets currently have one cut and crews are now concentrating on push back. Martin says the t...
Feb 24, 2026
DFO Warns Snow Crab Stocks Could be at, or near Historic Lows by 2028
DFO says the exploitable biomass of snow crab in all fishing areas off the province is expected to be at, or near historic lows by 2028 due to warming ocean temperatures and low numbers of mature fema...
Feb 24, 2026
Stranded Witless Bay Line Residents Waiting for Road to be Cleared
A man who has been stranded on Witless Bay Line for the last several days is still waiting for the provincial snow clearing crews to come by. Witless Bay Line has been closed since last week due to ma...
Feb 24, 2026 (Submitted)
St. John's Calls in Contractors for Massive Snow Cleanup as Weather Shifts to Rain
The city of St. John's is doing what it can to clear near-record amounts of snow from city streets. Council lead for Public Works Greg Noseworthy says they know residents are frustrated and he's offer...
Feb 24, 2026 (VOCM News)
TCH Reopens Near Wreckhouse
The Trans-Canada Highway has reopened in the Wreckhouse area The highway was closed for a time this morning to remove a number of vehicles that were obstructing the roadway. The RCMP say high winds, w...
Feb 24, 2026
Cleanup a 'Slow and Long Process' as Metro Drivers Contend with Poor Road Conditions
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says they key word for commuters today will be "patience." The metro region continues to dig out from near record amounts of snowfall. More fell overnight, and a ri...
Feb 24, 2026
Forestry Department Takes Over Provincial Emergency Services
The provincial government is making changes to help residents prepare for and respond to natural emergencies and disasters. The department of forestry, agriculture and lands is assuming responsibility...
Feb 24, 2026 Gov NL Forestry Department. Taken at 4 p.m. on June 25, 2024.
Brad Gushue Set for Emotional Final Brier in St. John's
The end of an illustrious curling career is upon us as one of the most decorated skips plays his final Brier. Brad Gushue won the 2017 national men's curling championship in St. John's, going on to wi...
Feb 24, 2026 (Curling Canada/Facebook)
