A Labrador woman is sounding the alarm on accessibility barriers in this province. Dawn Letto is calling for better support for disabilities of all sizes. That’s after she noticed in May that the adult change table aboard the Qajaq W. was gone. Five months later, Letto is hoping people will realize why this issue deserves […]
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An evacuation advisory issued for cabin owners in the Martin Lake, Great Rattling Brook and Rushy Pond area and access roads in Central Newfoundland has been expanded to include the Paradise Lake area. All cabin owners in the area are advised to leave their cabins immediately due to a wildfire. The affected areas are located […]
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Due to the current ongoing wildfire situation in the metro region, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services has made some temporary changes at acute care facilities in St. John’s. Elective and day surgeries scheduled for today are being postponed due to staffing concerns resulting from evacuation alerts and orders related to the wildfires. This includes surgeries […]
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The RCMP is providing some tips to prevent wildfire relief scams. During any disaster, there may be individuals who attempt to take advantage of the situation. Keep yourself safe from fraud and scams, and make sure your donations make it to those in need. RCMP recommends: Ensuring you are donating to a trustworthy charity or […]
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Premier John Hogan, Minister John Haggie, Minister Lisa Dempster, and departmental officials will provide an update on the wildfires in the province this morning. The briefing takes place at 10:00 a.m. and will be livestreamed on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s YouTube channel.
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