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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BREAKING: Dean Penney guilty of first degree murder
The jury released their verdict in a Corner Brook courtroom this morning.
Police searching for Dylan Kiteley, 35, missing since Friday
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is asking for the public's assistance in locating the man.
Former politician Gerry Byrne highlights east-west divide in NL with DFO's expanded food fishery
Last week, DFO announced this year’s food fishery will now run 7 days a week but here on the west coast, it will stay the same at only three days.
RCMP NL pull over 80 dangerous drivers during Canada Road Safety Week
Police stopped 930 vehicles.
It's Islaview Day in Deer Lake!
Isla Short passed away at the tender age of two after a battle with cancer and since that time, a foundation was created that has raised $700K so far to help families in crisis.
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Islaview Day 2026
Friday May 22 is Islaview Day in Deer Lake and this year is the 10th Anniversary.
NL Summer Games update
We are getting closer to the opening of the NL Summer Games in Corner Brook
