Executive Director Brent Humphries says the species was brought here decades ago and have taken a hold in the Glynmill Pond area.
The Corner Brook Stream Trail Corporation is trying to deal with an invasive species of fire ant but there’s not much they can do. Executive Director Brent Humphries says the species was brought here decades ago and have taken a hold in the Glynmill Pond area. The area has been deemed as “pesticide free” but the ants are spreading. Humphries says they use a non-pesticide in the form of a powder but it doesn’t help because it has no actual chemical pesticide and there are thousands of nests. He has been bitten by red ants many times and says it’s a hurt you won’t soon forget since they have a stinger at the end of their abdomen. Humphries has watched them bite with their mouth and start stinging in a circle, burning like a cigarette burn. He had welts for ten days before they went away. Humphries says this is bigger than just the Corner Brook Stream Trail and is spreading to other parts of the city.
Young people in western NL now have better local access to services for mental health, primary care, housing, employment, and community support. Becket Western NL, a new Integrated Youth Services (IYS) hub, has officially opened.
Bay St. George RCMP is looking for security camera footage after a break in at Lourdes Superette.
The first day of spring has come and gone, and with the extended winter weather, means motorists can keep their studded tires on a little longer.
Tip of a possible impaired driver
Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP and Traffic Services West took three vehicles off the road and laid charges during a traffic initiative late last week.
