Snow squalls on the west coast, south coast and east coast of Newfoundland are producing widespread whiteouts. Stay home & off the roads if possible! If you do have to go out, make sure you have an emergency kit with warm clothes & a blanket in case you get stranded! #NLwx

Acting Legend, Gordon Pinsent, Passes Away vocm.com/2023/02/26/act…

Hydro is keeping a close eye on the system 24/7 as the deep freeze continues. Electricity demand remains very high for this extended period, especially during the morning and evening peak times. Please be mindful of the cold weather warnings and stay safe! #nlwx

Congratulations to our PWC students who have achieved their Silver Award of Excellence with the Duke of Edinburgh Program! Patrick, Thomas, Olivia, Kate, Amy, Noah, Brennan, Logan, Katelyn, Grace, Alyssa, Sarah, Emily, Agape and Evan. NLESD

Delighted to be invited! What a beautiful ‘Enchanted Evening’ Semi-formal PWCCavaliers tonight! Sooo much spirit & so much talent NLESD ! Shout out to all involved PDUB !@pwcstudentcoun1 Jamie Coady #photoboothstars ! Haha

A crowd has gathered for the Recycle My Electronics’ 10 year celebration. VOCM News

Environment and Climate Change Minister Bernard Davis congratulates the program on 10 years and stresses the importance of recycling electronics. VOCM News

I just finished standing in line for a checkout at the Superstore because you can NO LONGER ring in more than 25 items at the self-checkout. Yet, they only have 2 checkouts open to wait on people. I’m done! The barriers are one thing, but this! I’m pissed off!!!! #loblaws

Loblaw Companies reported $13.58 billion in first-quarter revenue today — a 4.5 per cent increase from a year earlier. Also today, a group of frustrated shoppers said they would begin a month-long boycott of the grocery retailer. cbc.ca/news/business/… .

Derek Gould 🇨🇦 Yes indeed, a scam. Note to governments: instead of banning plastic straws, address the REAL environmental costs of regular appliance replacement.

Derek Gould 🇨🇦 This area needs regulation for sure. Landfills are full of appliances. When I was young it wasn’t unheard of for fridges and stoves to be 20 years olds. Now we are lucky to get 5. I purchased a dishwasher that didn’t last 18 mths, would have cost more to repair than to replace🤦🏼‍♀️

BREAKING ⬇️ #NLwx

Regional Water Conservation Order in Effect for PCSP. With this summer’s warm and dry weather, residents are reminded to limit their use of water outdoors to protect the water supply, in the region. Read the full details here ➡️pcsp.ca/article/region…

“(My electricity bill) was normally between $250 and $280 a month. It went up to like $600. It’s a big jump and it’s all across. Some people are getting bills of a thousand dollars. It’s ridiculous. Something has to be done about it.” saltwire.com/newfoundland-l…

Shelter in place in Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre and Animal Resources Centre qlq.ca/EqyXe2

This info also rates how fast a fire may spread & how difficult it would be to control. Where the rating is VERY HIGH or EXTREME, open or outdoor fires are BANNED. Where the rating is HIGH, VERY HIGH or EXTREME, Permits to Burn are SUSPENDED. #nlwx #FireSmart Government of Newfoundland & Labrador Justice and Public Safety NL

Update: due to a wildfire, not a structure fire as previously reported, Route 60 from Beaumont Place in Holyrood to the bridge at the entrance of Holyrood (CBS side) is closed. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Public Advisory: Evacuation Order Issued for Sections of Town of Holyrood Due to Wildfire An evacuation order has been issued for sections of the Town of Holyrood – including Route 60 from Beaumont Place to the bridge at the entrance of Holyrood, including all side roads, as

🚨WATCH: "The notion that me going for a walk in the woods is going to cause a fire, I can understand why people think that that's ridiculous, but the reality is it's not that you might cause a fire, it's that if you're out there walking in the woods and you break your leg, we're

If you’re in an evacuation alert zone tonight — make sure your mobile device is set to alert you if an evacuation order is issued. #nlwx That means turning off silent or “Do Not Disturb” mode, and ensuring emergency alerts can get through. For those who are deaf or hard of