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3 months ago

Province commits to enhanced wildfire suppression and emergency services resources for Labrador 

The province is further enhancing wildfire suppression and emergency service resources in Labrador.   Minister Forsey made the announcement in Labrador West, joined by Labrador West MHA Joe Power, Wabush Mayor Gertie Canning, and Labrador City Mayor Jordan Brown.  To further support wildfire suppression resources in Labrador, the province will:  “In the past days and weeks, […]

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3 months ago

Massive basking shark spotted off Isle aux Morts Sunday morning

It was a jaw-dropping sight on Newfoundland’s southwest coast Sunday morning. While out cod fishing off Isle aux Morts, Wade Huelin came face-to-face with one of the ocean’s true giants – a massive basking shark he estimates measured almost 30 feet long. The incredible encounter happened around 7:30 Sunday morning, but that wasn’t all. Huelin […]

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3 months ago

Whale Release and Stranding Group works with DFO to free entangled humpback whale near Bonavista

The Whale Release and Stranding Group worked with a DFO team from Bonavista to free an entangled humpback whale on Thursday.

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3 months ago

Many parts of the province now under fire ban

Several areas of the province are now in a fire ban. The entire Avalon Peninsula is showing a fire index of very high, and the interior portion of the island is also showing very high. Meanwhile, the Burin Peninsula, Labrador City and surrounding are classified as extreme – meaning forest conditions are dangerous with an […]

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