April 20, 2023
The westbound lanes of Pitts Memorial Drive leading from downtown St. John’s will be closed this evening (Thursday, April 20) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The closure is necessary due to repair work on the bridge. The westbound lanes…
April 19, 2023
The last day to have studded tires removed from vehicles is Sunday, April 30, 2023. Under the Highway Traffic Act, studded tire use is only permitted between November 1 and April 30 each year. The Minister of Digital Government and…
April 18, 2023
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has reduced the maximum load limit on Goose River Bridge in Happy Valley-Goose Bay from the vehicle’s legal limits to 22 tonnes (three-axle single unit truck), 32 tonnes (four-axle truck and trailer) and 38…
April 17, 2023
Applications for the 2023-24 Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program are now available to support current farmers and new entrants to the province’s agriculture and agrifoods sectors. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2023. Budget 2023 approved $2.25 million for the…
April 14, 2023
The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak occurring in eight provinces of Salmonella infections linked to snakes and feeder rodents. Salmonellosis is a well-known foodborne illness caused by Salmonella bacteria. However, it can also occur if a…
April 14, 2023
An investigation into salmon poaching on the Bay de Verde Peninsula by Resource Enforcement Division officers with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has resulted in convictions, fines and prohibitions from recreational fishing for three individuals. Cory Tizzard and…
April 5, 2023
The Provincial Government will begin offering COVID-19 bivalent vaccine as a spring booster dose to specific populations identified by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, beginning on April 17, 2023. These populations include: Adults 80 years of age and older;…
April 5, 2023
The public is advised that the provincially-operated swimming pool at the Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre will be closed on Monday, April 10, for required maintenance. The pool will resume normal operations on Tuesday, April 11. -30-
April 3, 2023
Effective Wednesday, April 5, forest access roads in the Point Leamington, Botwood, Lewisporte, Glenwood, Birchy Bay, Gander Bay, Gambo and Glovertown areas will be closed to vehicle traffic until further notice. Signage will be posted on roads that are closed…
March 31, 2023
Motorists on the Northern Peninsula are being asked to watch out for caribou when travelling on the roadway located between Plum Point and St. Anthony Airport. A significant portion of the St. Anthony caribou herd has overwintered in this area. Over…
