Newfoundland Blizzard
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Newfoundland blizzard sparks flurry of interest in local winter activitiesA record-breaking blizzard in St. John's this January caused challenges for residents but the dramatic snowfall also sparked interest in winter activities the city offers - and interest in tourism to the province.CanadaMar 2, 2020
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Historic N.L. blizzard highlights need for severe weather preparedness: scientistsThe historic Jan. 17 blizzard dropped more than 76 centimetres of snow on St. John's amid winds gusting over 150 kilometres per hour.EnvironmentFeb 2, 2020
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Armed Forces wrap up blizzard response in Newfoundland after historic stormPremier Dwight Ball thanked the reservists and soldiers Tuesday for supporting residents after the Jan. 17 winter storm that dumped more than 76 centimetres of snow on St. John's in a single day.WeatherJan 28, 2020
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St. John’s high schools that closed after historic N.L. blizzard to finally reopenAbout 7,000 students are expected to return to class Monday in St. John's and throughout its greater metropolitan area.EducationJan 26, 2020
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St. John’s lifts state of emergency 8 days after massive stormThe provincial capital made the initial declaration last Friday, as a punishing blizzard left parts of eastern Newfoundland buried under more than 76 centimetres of snow.Jan 25, 2020
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‘Fluid’ situation in St. John’s, N.L., nearing a week under state of emergencyGrocery stores were permitted to open Tuesday, with the City of St. John's advising people to stock up for at least 48 more hours.CanadaJan 22, 2020
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Lineups outside grocery stores in St. John’s as state of emergency hits Day 5Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says 450 troops - including about 175 reservists - will be in Newfoundland Tuesday to help the province dig out from the storm.CanadaJan 21, 2020
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Newfoundland woman’s car fills with snow after leaving window open in blizzardA video of her car, which appears to be filled with snow to its steering wheel, was one of the viral moments emerging from the wild storm.TrendingJan 20, 2020
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Armed Forces arrive in St. John’s as state of emergency stretches into fourth dayEastern regions of Newfoundland have been paralyzed since Friday when a major blizzard brought down record-breaking amounts of snow.CanadaJan 20, 2020
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