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  Ken Meade says the road has been blocked off since then and there are actually two culverts affected, one which was only replaced last year but wasn't cleaned out on a regular basis. 

• York Harbour councillor springs into action to help during this week's heavy rain, says roads are hazardous

  Kyle Burry says the water was going across the road so he opened the hole more to let the water flow, then discovered the culvert was plugged so he freed the debris. 

• RCMP check 80 vehicles in Deer Lake, all drivers licensed with valid registration and insurance

  Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says operating any vehicle — including ATVs and snowmobiles – while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a criminal offence.

• 5 east coast companies to share $16M as part of $40M Regional Defence Investment Initiative

  They are PAL Aerospace Ltd., Virtual Marine Technology Inc., Solace Power Inc., CoLab AI Inc., and Rutter Inc.

• ATV rider caught in Upper Ferry with no license or insurance

  The driver was ticketed under the Off-Road Vehicles Act.