Premier Andrew Furey provided an update on the Labrador West wildfire on Tuesday afternoon. As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire status remains at a Category 1, says Furey. It remains about 14,000 hectares in size, and approximately 6km from Labrador City. Weather conditions today are classified as a moderate risk, however there are more air […]
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Lela Evans, the MHA for Torngat Mountains announced this morning that she is rejoining the Progressive Conservatives. Evans left the PC party in 2021, and was an independent MHA until March of 2022, when she joined the new democrats. Today, she told media that her decision comes from her trust in Tony Wakeham’s leadership. She […]
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The RNC is investigating a fatal collision which occurred in Conception Bay South. Police responded to the area of Chute Place just before 8 a.m. Sunday (July 14) where a man was found deceased and a dirt bike located nearby. The RNC is sending sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. RNC […]
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RNC is investigating a fatal collision which occurred in the town of Meadows. Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle around 9:45 p.m. Sunday, July 14th where a male was pronounced deceased. The RNC is sending sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. RNC collision analysts are working with […]
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The Town of Labrador City declared a state of emergency on Monday evening, in response to the wildfires in Labrador West. Mayor Belinda Adams says the state of emergency is meant to ensure safety, and to protect essential workers and infrastructure. Impacted by the 2024 Labrador Wildfires? Register online at www.redcross.ca/labradorwildfires or by calling 1-800-863-6582 […]
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Monday afternoon the RNC conducted a traffic stop in the west end of St. John’s. Police discovered that the 41-year-old driver was operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license, without a valid insurance policy, and operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration. In addition, the driver had over $16,000 owing in outstanding […]
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On Wednesday cruise ship season continues in Corner Brook. The Insignia, operated by Oceania Cruises, will be in port from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The ship carries 824 passengers and 400 crew. This is the fourth ship of the season to visit the West Coast with the last one arriving on November 1.
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Nominations have opened for the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador to find a candidate for the district of Waterford Valley. The nomination of candidates will close at noon on Thursday. A list of candidates and information concerning a nomination meeting will be announced following the close of nominations. The district was vacated when […]
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Roads are wet along the south coast and on the Great Northern Peninsula and dry elsewhere. There are areas of dense fog on the south coast and central sections of the Island. Across southeastern Labrador, roads are wet. Route 500 from the Quebec border to Labrador City remains open with escorts. Marine Atlantic and provincial […]
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A 69-year-old male has been arrested following a traffic stop in St. John’s overnight. Officers on patrol attempted to complete a traffic stop in the west end of St. John’s. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop for officers and fled the area at a high rate of speed. A short time later, officers […]
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