Labrador-Quebec railway suspended due to forest fire
Rio Tinto IOC has temporarily suspended rail traffic on the QNS&L Railway due to a forest fire near the railway line. “We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as new information becomes available,” the company posted on Facebook. “We apologize for the impacts this interruption may cause and thank you for your […]
Read moreFirefighting efforts continue as wildfires burn in Labrador
Crews continue to work on the five active wildfires that are less than 30 kilometres from both Labrador City and Wabush. That’s after new fires ignited just this week. NTV’s Becky Daley has the latest.
Read moreProvince hopes to reform the justice system
The province’s justice minister is promising to fix a court system that has been plagued by delays. The state of the justice system has been under scrutiny since the PC’s took office, but the minister hopes to introduce reforms modeled on Ontario. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill has the story.
Read moreNew report calls on province to choose public services over tax cuts
A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Initiatives analyzes the value of public services in the province and found that public services are better to support residents struggling with the rising cost of living over tax cuts. NTV’s Bailey Howard reports.
Read moreInside Story: Lela Evans announces investments for Labrador
The province’s health minister announced investments in service enhancements today in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. From air access to health care improvements, Budget 2026 will help address some of those key essentials for residents of Labrador
Read moreYour Community: Best Kind Barbecue
Sharon Snow tells us about a special barbecue.
Read moreProvince-wide fire ban now in effect
A fire ban has been declared for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador in accordance with Section 99 of the Forestry Act due to elevated Fire Weather Index ratings and extensive wildfire activity in Labrador. The ban is effective immediately until July 17, 2026 for the entire province. Permits to burn grass, brush or other materials are cancelled and fireworks and sky lanterns are banned. Wood-fueled fires […]
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