Primary Country (Mandatory)

Other Country (Optional)

Set News Language for United States

Primary Language (Mandatory)
Other Language[s] (Optional)
No other language available

Set News Language for World

Primary Language (Mandatory)
Other Language(s) (Optional)

Set News Source for United States

Primary Source (Mandatory)
Other Source[s] (Optional)

Set News Source for World

Primary Source (Mandatory)
Other Source(s) (Optional)
  • Countries
    • India
    • United States
    • Qatar
    • Germany
    • China
    • Canada
    • Singapore
    • World
  • Categories
    • National
    • International
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Sports
    • Special
    • All Categories
  • Available Languages for United States
    • English
  • All Languages
    • English
    • Hindi
    • Arabic
    • German
    • Chinese
    • French
  • Sources
    • India
      • AajTak
      • NDTV India
      • The Hindu
      • India Today
      • Zee News
      • NDTV
      • BBC
      • The Wire
      • News18
      • News 24
      • The Quint
      • ABP News
      • Zee News
      • News 24
    • United States
      • CNN
      • Fox News
      • Al Jazeera
      • CBSN
      • NY Post
      • Voice of America
      • The New York Times
      • HuffPost
      • ABC News
      • Newsy
      • USA TODAY
      • NBC News
      • CNBC
    • Qatar
      • Al Jazeera
      • Al Arab
      • The Peninsula
      • Gulf Times
      • Al Sharq
      • Qatar Tribune
      • Al Raya
      • Lusail
    • Germany
      • DW
      • ZDF
      • ProSieben
      • RTL
      • n-tv
      • Die Welt
      • Süddeutsche Zeitung
      • Frankfurter Rundschau
    • China
      • China Daily
      • BBC
      • The New York Times
      • Voice of America
      • Beijing Daily
      • The Epoch Times
      • Ta Kung Pao
      • Xinmin Evening News
    • Canada
      • CBC
      • Radio-Canada
      • CTV
      • TVA Nouvelles
      • Le Journal de Montréal
      • Global News
      • BNN Bloomberg
      • Métro
    • Singapore
      • CNA
      • The Straits Times
      • Lianhe Zaobao
Mount Pearl prepares for zombies with new preparations, new initiatives

Mount Pearl prepares for zombies with new preparations, new initiatives

CBC
Saturday, October 30, 2021 05:25:42 PM UTC

The City of Mount Pearl has been ranked among the worst cities in Canada in terms of preparedness for a potential zombie invasion, but Mayor Dave Aker says it's just not true. 

"We have a top secret plan," Aker told CBC News. "We have places where our people can go in case the apocalypse occurs."

A secret bunker at the old swimming pool, plenty of vaccine and event planning catered around new zombie residents is something the city hopes will go over well with the undead. 

Click on the video above to hear about the city's new zombie initiatives. 

Read more from CBC Newfoundland and Labrador

Read full story on CBC
Share this story on:-
More Related News
RCMP probe corruption allegations at Calgary city hall; warrants executed on former mayor, councillors

An RCMP-led corruption investigation is underway and search warrants were executed on a number of properties including the homes of former mayor Jyoti Gondek, former councillor Sean Chu and sitting councillor Andre Chabot.

Cops with patrol rifles to be deployed to key locations in Toronto as police create new unit, task force

Toronto police say they are creating a counter-terrorism unit and a specialized task force that will see officers with semi-automatic rifles stationed at key locations in the city.

ATCO taking a 40% stake in company building Nunavut’s Grays Bay Road and Port

ATCO Ltd. says it's taking a 40 per cent ownership stake in the company building the Grays Bay Road and Port project.

Justice minister won't meet premiers' demand for 'sea change' to how judges are appointed

Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he has no plans to change how judges are appointed in Canada despite four premiers writing to Prime Minister Mark Carney to ask for more of a say in the process.

RCMP probe corruption allegations at Calgary city hall; warrants executed on current, former councillors

An RCMP-led corruption investigation is underway and at least one current and one former Calgary city councillor, as well as a business were subject to search warrants executed last week, CBC News has learned. 

Graduation ceremonies should steer clear of 'divisive or contentious issues,' says provincial memo

Ontario’s education minister is telling school boards to ensure their upcoming graduation ceremonies don’t express any “political views” or “engage in divisive or contentious issues of any kind,” according to an internal memo obtained by CBC News. 

Porter to offer daily Charlottetown-Montreal Metropolitan Airport flights this summer

A new daily non-stop flight between Charlottetown and Montreal is set to begin this summer.

Charges dropped again for London doctor who sprayed ketchup on MP's office

The Crown has dropped mischief charges for a second time against a London, Ont., doctor accused of spraying ketchup on the office of a local MP during a 2024 protest.

RCMP investigating allegations of corruption involving councillor, business at Calgary city hall: sources

An RCMP-led corruption investigation is underway into at least one current Calgary city councillor as well as a business, CBC News has learned. 

St. John's metro schools stay closed, as winter storm slams parts of Newfoundland

Much of Newfoundland is digging out of a blustery and messy day as another storm slams into the island.

Sudbury-based truck driving instructor says industry needs to change to improve northern highway safety

Timiskaming—Cochrane MPP John Vanthof recalls the meeting in Thunder Bay earlier this month. He was part of the nine-day road trip along Highways 11 and 17 with other NDP MPPs.

N.S. bill aims to extend support for youth in foster care who age out of the system

A bill before the Nova Scotia Legislature is proposing raising the age limit for support for young people who have been in the foster care or group home system to 26.

Fredericton police reallocate funds to hire new staff in wake of collapsed murder cases

The Fredericton Police Force has reallocated funds so new staff can be hired this year to better manage evidence after a police error upended murder cases against five people.

Here's what closing as final construction begins on the Team Gushue Highway

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is putting the finishing touches on completing the Team Gushue Highway, but it means drivers might have to change their routes until later this summer.

N.S. budget bill vote shut down by singing protesters

Passage of the Nova Scotia government's budget bill stalled late Tuesday night when a group of singing protesters shut down the final vote to approve the budget.

New virtual health-care provider isn't ready, but there are no delays, minister says

Health Minister John Dornan said Woodstock-based eVisitNB will continue to provide virtual health-care services to New Brunswickers for another 90 days after March 31.

Air Canada CEO summoned to Ottawa over English-only condolence video for LaGuardia crash

The head of Canada's largest airline has been summoned to Ottawa to explain why he spoke only in English when he offered his condolences to the families of those killed or hurt in the collision between a plane and a fire truck at a New York City airport on Sunday.

Manitoba budget banks on federal funds to slash deficit

Manitoba is bucking a national trend by promising to slash its deficit, while boosting health care spending by nearly $1 billion and delivering modest affordability measures, including a PST cut that will save you money next time you buy a soda and bag of chips.

Moe says 'no delays' in Sask. budget as province, school divisions confirm projects on hold

Premier Scott Moe has said there are no "cancellations or delays" to school projects as a result of the provincial budget introduced last week.

18-year-old man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Alberta highway shooting

An 18-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in a deadly daytime shooting on a highway south of Edmonton.

12-year-old student pulled classmates to safety during Tumbler Ridge shooting, says MP

More than a month after the deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, stories of bravery during the tragedy are being shared.

Health-care turmoil 'doesn't take the shine off' UPEI medical students' experience, says dean

Just over six months after the University of Prince Edward Island's medical program began, the dean of the faculty says things are “going wonderfully.”

Person found dead in Mississauga home gutted by fire, police say

One person has been found dead after a large fire gutted a home in Mississauga on Monday night, officials say.

Elevated lead levels found in drinking water at a Behchokǫ̀, N.W.T., school

The Northwest Territories government says it has found elevated levels of lead in drinking water at the Chief Jimmy Bruneau school in Behchokǫ̀.

Minister pressed why just 1 Iranian official deported after 24 deemed part of terror group

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree faced pointed questions Tuesday about why the federal government has deported one Iranian official, despite longstanding concerns about how the regime operates in Canada and abroad.

© 2008 - 2026 Webjosh  |  News Archive  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us