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Group of snowbirds celebrating Canada Day

Grounded snowbirds hunker down for the winter

February 25, 2021 Tanner Hudson 0

Closed borders means restricted travel for everyone, leaving people stuck at home. But snowbirds are thinking about their home and family in the far south.

The St. John's International Airport is empty compared to normal. This is a common occurrence in these times. Matthew Hagerty/Kicker

Snowbirds fly no more

November 12, 2020 Matthew Hagerty 0

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into the winter months, many Newfoundlanders are stuck home in the cold.