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2 months ago

Wildfire-Score: A wildfire risk score

Last year’s wildfire season was devastating for Newfoundland and Labrador, and with another season fast approaching, there’s a new way for homeowners to protect their property. Wildfire-Score, which first launched in Vancouver in March, lets anyone type in a street address and receive a wildfire risk score for that property. The system runs roughly 30 […]

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3 months ago

Burning operations at Terra Nova Park

Parks Canada is advising the public and motorists travelling along road routes within Terra Nova National Park that smoke may be visible in the area between today and Friday.Weather permitting, Parks Canada will be burning brush accumulated as part of regular park operations in Terra Nova National Park. Smoke may be visible in the Newman […]

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3 months ago

St. Mary’s seeking information from impacted fish plant workers following fire

As the Town of St. Mary’s works with the provincial government to explore support options for displaced fish plant workers, following last year’s fire, the town is requesting information from impacted workers. The town says it is exploring options with the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, including the potential for a CEEP project. If […]

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3 months ago

Sunny skies for most of the island today as snow moves in on Easter weekend

ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: Increasing cloudiness near noon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 1. Wind chill minus 18 in the morning and minus 6 in the afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. SOUTH COAST Today: Increasing cloudiness. Snow beginning in the afternoon. Amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 3. Wind […]

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