Local News
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Trans Canada Trail leads to economic benefit for communities along the route
Every year, trail users spend more than $13 billion at businesses and services along their route, and trail activity supports more than 220,000 jobs across the country.
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Travel delays on the TCH in Gros Morne as the Western Brook Bridge is replaced
Work on the Western Brook Bridge replacement project has started. Motorists can expect possible traffic slowdowns, sporadic periods of single lane traffic, and reduced speed limits until the project’s completion in September. Heavy equipment will be working in the area and travellers are advised to travel with caution, obey all on-site signage and posted speed limits, and follow travel instructions from flag persons and safety personnel. Workers are present from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For a period of two weeks, the travelling public can expect a detour onto gravel surfaces during the transition from
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The Hew and Draw hotel in Corner Brook is looking for an artist in residence
A social media post says the hotel is taking applications for an artist in residence to design and install a public mural.
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Man arrested in attempted robbery of cab driver
A man was arrested by Corner Brook RCMP for an attempted robbery of a cab driver last week.
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Police pull 6 commercial vehicles at a checkpoint in Stephenville on Wednnesday
The commercial vehicles that were inspected had a total of forty-five defects.
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City hall renews maintenance contracts at Jubilee Field and Wellington Street for the sports season
Councillor Pamela Keeping says the cost for Jubilee Field is slightly more than $31,000.
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Port secondary students can now apply for financial assistance
With one application, StudentAidNL will assess students for both federal and provincial financial assistance.
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Opposition Health critic says Licensed Practical Nurses were omitted from National Nursing Week
Barry Petten noted he has heard from many constituents and other licensed practical nurses around the province who feel insulted and disrespected.