A rare bird is trying to be protected.
The town of Irishtown-Summerside will be creating a new habitat and wetlands conservation area. Deputy Mayor Peter Parsons says it’s with the Stewardship Association of Municipalities. He says the goal is to protect a rare bird, known as the Rusty Blackbird. Deputy Mayor Parsons says there will be a buffer zone around the area.
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Woman dies from injuries in an ATV incident that happened Tuesday near Fairhaven
One ATV operator was uninjured, while the second operator – whose helmet came off during the accident - suffered serious injuries and was transported to hospital by emergency services personnel with NL Health Services.
Contractor ready to repair bridge in front of Deer Lake Power, Mayor says replacement will start this year
Last weekend, traffic in that area was slowed to 30 km/hr after significant rainfall created large potholes.
More money to help long-term care and support clients with vision care
Changes came into effect January 1st and include $100 for eye examinations, $290 for single vision eyeglasses and $350 for bifocals.
Website launched so NL residents can have a say about Churchill Falls and the MOU with Hydro-Quebec
The purpose is to evaluate whether the agreement is in the province’s best long-term interests.
Corner Brook city hall looks to meet with MUN president about future of Grenfell Campus
On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit this week, Mayor Linda Chaisson said the new council met with her in November to discuss the future of Grenfell Campus and she should have more information about another meeting next week.
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