Loyola O’Driscoll says this was eliminated in 2016 as a cost-saving measure.
The PC MHA for Ferryland, Loyola O’Driscoll is urging the government to reinstate 24-hour snow clearing in the province. He says this was eliminated in 2016 as a cost-saving measure. O’Driscoll says “during the winter months, people travel on our highways at all hours of the night, including healthcare workers and those commuting to shift work.” The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure issued a news release recently stating more than 400 seasonal heavy equipment operators, management and staff have been hired and recalled for the winter season. Through a multi-year tender, the department has also ordered 64 new tandem-axle plow trucks at a value of $24 million. O’Driscoll says he’s not confident the province is ready for winter and a lot of the new equipment is outdated. The new trucks are currently being manufactured and will be delivered in the coming months.
Scott King arrested after shooting a man during a break in at a home in the Curling area last night
Pair stopped in Isle aux Morts this past weekend found with cocaine and cannabis
Marble Mountain is ahead of schedule this year; tentative opening day is January 8th
Try Rugby Day in Corner Brook next week, looking to form male and female U16 teams
Steady Brook's Elaine Huxter talks about her upcoming investment in the Order of NL
