Most of the North Shore of the Bay of Islands is without power today due to an unplanned power outage.
UPDATE: power is now expected to be restored by 10 p.m.
Newfoundland Power says the outage is due to overhead line damage in the area and is affecting areas from Irishtown-Summerside to Cox’s Cove. It is affecting some 1700 customers and started just after 10 a.m. Saturday.
According to the utility, crews are on site however there is no estimated restoration time yet.
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Government and PAL Airlines announce connecting routes between Deer Lake, Gander and St. John's
The routes will run seasonally from June 15th to September 20th, operating four days per week, creating the potential for economic benefits for the tourism industry.
It's National Volunteer Appreciation Week, "Volunteers Make Waves"
Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons says volunteers help by filling the gaps.
Bulk garbage spring clean up in Corner Brook starts tomorrow with option to drop off at Wild Cove
Proof of a city address is needed and those who use it will also be given a ticket to win a $100 gas card.
Winning lotto ticket sold at Pasadena Irving
The winning ticket is worth $64,000
Municipal Awareness is next week, celebration at the Civic Centre next Friday
Parsons says this is open to the public and there will be contests for kids, who are starting to learn what the city does.
BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:
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Love A Little Stronger
Diamond Rio
Father's Ship
Rum Ragged
My Old Guitar
Angela Brown
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 2025
Saturday May 3 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 2025
