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11 months ago

Access roads opening for Martin Lake area cabin owners

Forest resource roads previously closed in the Martin Lake area due to wildfire will re-open tomorrow (Tuesday, Aug. 26) at 8:00 a.m. This includes access to Martin Lake, Miguel Lake, Great Rattling Brook and Rushy Pond. The Martin Lake wildfire is an estimated 1,633 hectares and is classified as “Under Control.” Crews are currently removing […]

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11 months ago

Gavin Baggs named Team NL flag bearer for closing ceremony of the 2025 Canada Games

Team Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to announce that multi-medalist Gavin Baggs has been selected as the flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the 2025 Canada Games in St. John’s. Baggs, from Paradise, delivered a remarkable performance at these Games, capturing four medals across two sports. He earned three in wheelchair racing on the […]

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11 months ago

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP investigates collision with parked vehicle

Police is investigating a two-vehicle collision, involving a parked SUV. The crash occurred Wednesday afternoon and led to a man being apprehended on an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on August 20, police responded to reports of a collision on Roberts Road. Police arrived on scene to find that a pickup […]

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11 months ago

ParksNL lifting restrictions

As conditions improve across the province and off-road vehicle restrictions on forested land are lifted, ParksNL is also reinstating permissions for propane fire pits. While these restrictions are being eased, ParksNL is encouraging visitors to exercise caution in all activities. Please note that restrictions regarding generators and propane fire pits continue to apply and are […]

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