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2 years ago

Early-morning fire damages Paradise home

Fire crews were summoned to a home on Twin Brooks Drive at about 8:30 Saturday morning. Ken Dinn, Platoon Chief with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD), said a passerby alerted them to the possible fire by going to Paradise Fire Station. When crews arrived on the scene and entered the home they found […]

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2 years ago

Public Asked Not to Use Drones Near Forest Fires

The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture asks the public not to operate drones near active forest fires. Drones near active fire zones pose a significant safety risk to firefighting efforts, particularly to air operations. Unauthorized drone use can result in fines and legal action. Information on flying drones is available on the Transport Canada […]

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2 years ago

St. John’s Pride Parade Road Closures

The 2024 St. John’s Pride Parade will take place on Sunday. The parade will begin on New Gower Street, and travel East on Duckworth Street, before turning up Cavendish Square, onto Military Road, and ending in Bannerman Park. The parade starts at noon, while closures will begin at 9:00 am and remain closed until the […]

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2 years ago

Crew members of missing fishing vessel found alive

All seven crew members of the Elite Navigator have been found alive, Premier Andrew Furey has confirmed on social media. “Our entire province is so relieved to hear that the crew members of the Elite Navigator are safe,” he wrote. “I’d like to thank everyone involved in the search and rescue efforts.” “They are alive, […]

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