Province updates status of wildfires
KingstonThe Kingston wildfire is still active. Aerial suppression continues Saturday, with helicopters and a bird dog aircraft. Waterbombers are on standby. Ground crews from Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario and British Columbia are on site, assisted by personnel from the Canadian Armed Forces and volunteer fire fighters. Crews will carry out assignments as planned today, aided […]
Read moreOchre Pit Cove family speaks out after evacuated home was ransacked by thieves
One Ochre Pit Cove family feels lucky that their house is still standing, with a wildfire burning nearby. But as they were away from their home due to the evacuation order, their house was ransacked by thieves. The investigation is ongoing.
Read moreProvince follows Ottawa’s lead to match every dollar donated to Canadian Red Cross
Today the province announced it will follow suit with the federal government and match every dollar donated to the Canadian Red Cross to support wildfire relief and recovery efforts. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill reports.
Read moreMan suspected of igniting three brush fires in St. John’s denied bail
A man suspected of igniting three brush fires in downtown St. John’s last week has been denied bail. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.
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