The FFAW is expressing their concern following reports that the MSC Baltic III has sustained further structural damage and deterioration due to repeated severe weather events near Cedar Cove, close to Lark Harbour on the west coast of the province. Over the past week, waves and strong winds have caused the bow and stern of the vessel to move independently, worsening an existing buckle in the hull that was first damaged when the ship ran aground in February. The Canadian Coast

The RCMP in Bay Roberts is asking for the public's help in hopes of tracking down the rightful owner of an electric scooter found in the Water Street area on Thursday morning. This morning, an individual attended the front counter of the Bay Roberts RCMP detachment to hand over high-value property items found lying along the shoulder of Water Street in Bay Roberts. The person had found a newer model electric scooter, along with a helmet. At this time, police have not received

Minister of Government Services Mike Goosney will be in attendance for an event for the annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. The event will take place at the Confederation Building on Friday. Goosney will be joined by representatives of MADD Canada, the STAND for Hannah Foundation, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, who will speak in honour of those who have been killed or seriously injured in motor vehicle collisio

Former Premier Dwight Ball has received a federal appointment. On Wednesday, Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne announced the appointment of Dwight Ball as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Canada Development Investment Corporation. The appointment is for a four-year term. The Canada Development Investment Corporation was established in 1982 under the Canada Business Corporations Act. It provides the Government of Canada with speci

With Newfoundland experiencing back-to-back storms, Marine Atlantic has added more commercial crossings. The additional crossings are to deal with the backlog of traffic on both sides of the Cabot Strait. Commercial crossings on the Leif Ericson have been added on Friday morning, Friday evening, Saturday morning and Saturday evening. There is also more severe weather headed our way, which could add to the problem.