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Power restored to Torbay Area after Wind Damage
Byrne's Lane in Torbay has reopened after a situation involving a utility pole. The RNC issued a public advisory shortly after 9:30 Saturday evening, asking the public to avoid the area as crews worke...
Nov 10, 2024
Weather Alert Issued for Eastern Newfoundland with Strong Winds and High Waves Expected
There is going to be some heavy weather overnight and into Sunday morning for eastern parts of the island. Environment Canada has issued a weather alert for the area from Trinity-Bonavista to Cape Rac...
Nov 09, 2024
Debate Over South Coast Cod Harvesting Heats Up Between Inshore Sector and Atlantic Groundfish Council
The inshore sector would prefer to see the offshore boats go elsewhere, but the Atlantic Groundfish Council says the FFAW is spreading misinformation. The stock assessment for the south coast cod stoc...
Nov 09, 2024
Favorable Weather Expected Across Province for Remembrance Day Events
It looks like the forces of nature are going to be kind to us on Remembrance Day. Dozens of events take place Monday from one corner of the province to the other, and given that most are outdoors, wea...
Nov 09, 2024
Man Charged After Cocaine and Contraband Tobacco Seized in Glenwood
A Gander man is facing charges following the seizure of cocaine and contraband tobacco. Police say 49-year-old Keith Ledrew was originally pulled over on Thursday night in Glenwood for a faulty licens...
Nov 09, 2024
Province Begins Proposal Preparations for New Atlantic Wildfire Centre
The government has begun the preliminaries leading up to a call for proposals for that new Atlantic Wildfire Centre in central Newfoundland. The province announced last month that it was moving ahead ...
Nov 09, 2024
State of Emergency Continues in Paradise Due to Wastewater System Repairs
There hasn't been much change in the situation in Paradise involving emergency repairs to the main wastewater system near the Conception Bay South boundary. The area around the lift station remains un...
Nov 09, 2024
Newfoundland and Labrador Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly to 10.1%, Highest in Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador's unemployment rate nudged upward last month but ever so slightly. It was 10.0 per cent in September and 10.1 per cent last month. That remains the highest in the country but...
Nov 09, 2024
Police Looking for Stolen ATV
RCMP in Clarenville are investigating the recent theft of a side-by-side ATV from Little Heart's Ease. The 2022 Kawasaki KAF700 was stolen from a property on Little Brook Road sometime between Novembe...
Nov 09, 2024 Photo via RCMP
Soldiers Marching Around Quidi Vidi Lake This Morning
Don't be alarmed if you see an increased military presence in the area of Quidi Vidi Lake. Members of the 37 Signal Regiment are conducting a "ruck march" around Quidi Vidi Lake this morning from 9:00...
Nov 09, 2024
