April 18, 2024
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has reduced the maximum load limit for vehicles on Pitts Memorial Drive to 15 tonnes (15,000 kgs) between 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 22, and 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23. All trucks in…
April 17, 2024
Under section 13.5 of the Fatalities Investigations Act, the Minister of Justice and Public Safety is required, within 60 days after receiving a report from the Child Death Review Committee (CDRC), to make public those recommendations relating to: • Relevant…
April 12, 2024
The Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) is encouraging the public to ensure they are up to date with their vaccinations as the province is seeing an increase in cases of whooping cough (pertussis) across the province. Pertussis is a…
April 10, 2024
Residents of Happy Valley-Goose Bay are encouraged to be vigilant after recent reports on social media about the presence of a wolf in the community. Conservation officers have increased patrols throughout the community and will continue to closely monitor the…
April 9, 2024
In accordance with the requirements of the Highway Traffic Act, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a Transportation Network Company (ride-sharing service) licence to Uber. Uber is actively reaching out to potential drivers and has indicated that it…
April 2, 2024
The Chief Medical Officer of Health is reminding Newfoundlanders and Labradorians of the importance of practicing eye safety when viewing the upcoming solar eclipse. On April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will occur, visible over much of Canada, the United…
April 1, 2024
Motorists on the Northern Peninsula are advised to use caution on the roadway between Eddies Cove East and St. Anthony Airport. A large portion of the St. Anthony caribou herd has overwintered in this area. The herd’s daily movements are…
April 1, 2024
Effective Tuesday, April 2, several forest access roads in the Point Leamington, Botwood, Lewisporte, Glenwood, Birchy Bay, Gander Bay, Gambo and Glovertown areas will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic until further notice. Signage will be posted at gates leading…
March 30, 2024
Motorists are advised that a section of Highway 460, located on the Port-au-Port Peninsula, has been impacted by severe flooding and washouts. At this time, Highway 460 is closed in both directions from Marches Point to De Grau. Transportation and…
March 25, 2024
The Provincial Government is reminding employers the minimum wage will increase by 60 cents to $15.60 per hour, effective April 1, 2024. -30-
