A section of East White Hills Road in St. John’s will close for approximately three weeks starting October 13 to allow for storm and sanitary sewer work. The closure affects the portion of the road between Newfoundland Drive and Harding Road and is expected to remain in place until November 3, subject to change. Traffic will be detoured via Newfoundland Drive, Logy Bay Road and Harding Road. Local access will be maintained. The City of St. John’s says detour signs will be in

The sixth annual My New St. John’s event takes place October 22 at the St. John’s Community Market, offering newcomers an opportunity to connect with local organizations and learn about programs and services available in the city. Hosted by the St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership, the free event runs from noon to 6:30 p.m. at 245 Freshwater Road. Attendees can meet community leaders, discover local resources, learn about settlement services and connect with others in the

A study assessing 30 wetlands in areas of development interest across St. John's has been adopted by council, with 13 wetlands identified for full protection. The Wetland Study Phase 2B assessed the sites using standardized ecological and functional criteria. Fourteen additional wetlands will receive partial protection because they are located within protected floodplains. Two sites were determined to be manmade and not wetlands, while one wetland was identified as unprotecte

Newfoundland and Labrador is promoting its defence, aerospace and security industries as the province looks to attract new investment and partnerships. Premier Tony Wakeham and Jobs, Growth and Rural Development Minister Lin Paddock attended the Canadian Defence, Security and Aerospace Exhibition (DEFSEC Atlantic) in Halifax this week to showcase the province’s capabilities. The provincial government highlighted Newfoundland and Labrador’s strategic North Atlantic location, m

Resource Enforcement Officers are investigating a moose wastage incident after the remains of an adult cow moose were found abandoned on Batteau Barrens Resource Road. The remains were discovered at the 15-kilometre mark of the road sometime between October 1 and 2. The road is accessed from Route 430, approximately 12 kilometres south of River of Ponds. The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Und