The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is currently monitoring two active fires in Labrador West. The fire at Emerillon Lake South is 8 hectares and classified as Under Control. Aircraft and ground crew are on site but no further spread is expected. The fire at Oreway is currently estimated at 470 hectares and classified […]
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Last year’s winner of the Targa Newfoundland road race Randy Pobst will be taking part once again this year. Pobst has raced at every major track on the continent but says Targa is something special to him. Pobst is not only the winner of the Targa race but has won several international awards also. The […]
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Effective today, several forest access roads in the Point Leamington, Botwood, Lewisporte, Glenwood, Birchy Bay, Gander Bay, Gambo and Glovertown areas will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic. The closure is in effect until further notice and signage will be posted at gates leading to closed roads. Temporary closures at this time of year are […]
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Caribou are on the move on the Northern Peninsula. Motorists are advised to use caution on the roadway between Eddies Cove East and St. Anthony Airport. A large portion of the St. Anthony caribou herd has overwintered in the area. The herd’s daily movements are increasing as caribou trek from winter to spring ranges, requiring […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is marking its first year in operation as a provincial health authority. Last April, the transition from four regional health authorities and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information to a single provincial health authority officially began. During its first year of operation, the new health authority has focused […]
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