Avalon Peninsula

• Hurricane Larry makes landfall in eastern Newfoundland bringing high winds, heavy rain

  Hurricane warnings are in effect for the entire peninsula, which includes St. John's.

  Weather

  Sep 10, 2021
  
• Armed Forces arrive in St. John’s as state of emergency stretches into fourth day

  Eastern regions of Newfoundland have been paralyzed since Friday when a major blizzard brought down record-breaking amounts of snow.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2020
  
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• Slow-moving winter storm descends on Nova Scotia and eastern Newfoundland

  The heaviest snowfall is expected in eastern Nova Scotia, where the snow will be driven by strong northerly winds.

  Weather

  Jan 4, 2020
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• Chatting on wharf not grounds to allow return of banished NL man: court

  His wife testified that Fulford had enjoyed going to the wharf to attend to his boat and talk to other fishermen, and since his banishment had become confused, forgetful and isolated.

  Canada

  May 14, 2019
• ‘Hilton the Shark’ makes turn toward Newfoundland

  Hilton, who lingered last year near Mahone Bay, N.S., moved north after arriving this July, passing by Halifax and then Cape Breton this week.

  Environment

  Sep 7, 2018
• Hurricane Chris expected to make landfall in Newfoundland as post-tropical storm

  The national weather forecaster warned that similar tropical air masses have produced rainfall rates of up to 25 millimetres per hour, so flash floods and water pooling on roads is possible.

  Jul 12, 2018
• Newfoundlanders become instant millionaires in history-making lotto win

  Social media is abuzz with reports the jackpot will be shared by about 30 construction workers who live in small towns.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2018