LEWISPORTE, N.L. — Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker George R. Pearkes will be conducting harbour breakout in the Lewisporte area on Saturday, March 9.
Residents of the area should be aware the vessel will be leaving an open water track in the ice.
The coast guard is reminding the public of the risks associated with icebreaking.
Depending on various conditions, the ice can be pushed instead of broken and can crack or break far away from the location where the icebreaker is working, threatening the safety of people and property.