Parks Canada has closed a section along Route 430.
It’s in an area between West Link Road and the Rocky Harbour town water supply chlorination building. The closed area is adjacent to the southbound lane of the highway and about 40 metres from the road shoulder to the park boundary. It will be closed to allow for the replacement of the town’s water line and will be in effect until July 15. Heavy equipment will be working in the area and motorists will face delays.
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Bay St. George RCMP investigating after a cat was found in West Bay with a gunshot wound
On Monday, February 16th, police in Stephenville received a call from an animal rescue organization reporting that an orange cat was placed in their care after it was dropped off at a west coast veterinarian’s office and received preliminary treatment.
Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans gets message from Qalipu First Nation
Glenwood Ward Councillor Frank Skeard spoke about the South Coast Fjords National Marine Conservation Area in light of the provincial government’s decision to walk away from a feasibility study on the project
Immaculate Heart of Mary School student Spirha Biswas wins 21st annual Heritage Places Poster Contest
She won for her poster of the Glynmill Inn, which is a Provincial Registered Heritage Structure.
RNC arrest 22-year old male driver doing 185km/hr near Steady Brook
RNC stopped pursuing the speeder in the interest of public safety but later located the suspect vehicle at a residence on Dogwood Drive.
Gander man loses vehicle after Deer Lake RCMP catch him driving with a suspended license
RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says around 6:15 Monday evening, police noticed a car with a defective head light and pulled the driver over on Lushes Lane.
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Qalipu Today, February 17, 2026
Councillor Francis (Frank) Skeard discusses the South Coast Fjords National Marine Conservation Area and shares Qalipu First Nation’s perspective on marine protection, Indigenous stewardship, and what healthy oceans mean for our communities.
