HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. — The town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay announced March 13 the 2020 Winter Carnival will not take place.
A release from the town said due to concerns centered around the novel coronavirus COVID-19, all events are officially cancelled.
“It is unfortunate that we had to make this decision, there were countless hours put in by dedicated volunteers, we certainly appreciate the effort and regret having to make this decision, but in the end, it is the right decision to make,” said town councillor and chair of the community services and recreation department Jackie Compton Hobbs in the release.