WRECKHOUSE —After two days of sun and milder temperatures, Sheila’s Brush finally appeared, bringing strong winds, white-out conditions, and snow-covered roads. As a result of the high winds, the Port aux Basques Volunteer Fire Department (PABVFD), the Codroy Valley Volunteer Fire Department (CVVFD), Port aux Basques RCMP and Mackenzie AmbulanceContinue Reading

By: Jaymie WhiteLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST COAST — The Provincial Government is currently monitoring the forecast on the weather system that is enroute, which is anticipated to affect the majority of the province between Friday and Sunday this weekend, Jan. 13 to 15. The following statement was released onContinue Reading

Bay St. George RCMP responds to fatal collision between tractor trailer and SUV June 13, 2022 Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador A 72-year-old woman is deceased following a serious collision between a tractor trailer and a SUV that occurred this morning on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) near Robinsons. Shortly after 9:00Continue Reading

By Jaymie L. White Special to the Appalachian WEST COAST — Newfoundland and Labrador is seeing record-breaking rainfall across the majority of the province which is resulting in flooding, washouts, road closures, and system overloads. On Feb. 18, the RCMP issued a release that said there are treacherous road conditionsContinue Reading

The light at the end of the tunnel for COVID-19 across the province seems to be in view. The government of Newfoundland and Labrador made an announcement on Feb. 16, that the province will see the end to COVID-19 restrictions by Mar. 14. This will include capacity limitations, social distancing,Continue Reading

Changes to capacity levels and traveller restrictions begin as early as this weekend By Jaymie L. WhiteSpecial to Wreckhouse Press Incorporated The COVID-19 update for Newfoundland and Labrador took place on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 3 with Premier Andrew Furey, Health and Community Services Minister, John Haggie, and Chief Medical OfficerContinue Reading