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3 weeks ago

All wildfire evacuation alerts lifted in Labrador City area

Following a recommendation from Forestry officials, the Walsh River Fire has now been classified as Under Control. As a result, the Town of Labrador City is lifting the Evacuation Alerts for: • Walsh River Cabin Area • Duley Lake • Throne Lake • Tamarack Golf Course Road Area With the lifting of these Alerts, there […]

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3 weeks ago

Baby humpback whale found entangled in fishing gear

Newfoundland and Labrador Whale Release and Strandings is trying to keep their eye on a baby humpback whale that seems to be entangled in fishing gear. The whale was spotted near Isle-Aux-Mortis on Sunday, but it seems to have made some distance since then. The Whale Release and Strandings group says the whale was last […]

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Bay St. George RCMP stops stolen vehicle, arrests impaired driver

Bay St. George RCMP arrested a 30-year-old man Friday night after a traffic stop revealed that the vehicle he was driving had been reported stolen. The man was also provided a demand for a blood sample, as officers suspected he was impaired by drugs. Just before 11:00 p.m. on July 10, officers patrolling the Trans-Canada […]

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3 weeks ago

Province mourns loss of renowned seabird biologist, Bill Montevecchi

The province is mourning the loss of a renowned seabird biologist and environmental advocate. Bill Montevecchi passed away this weekend. Montevecchi dedicated his life to understanding birds and marine life. He spent more than four decades as a professor at Memorial University, building its seabird research program and mentoring many marine science leaders across Canada. […]

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