NL Hydro has confirmed that all residents have been safety evacuated. “We continue to closely monitor fires in the area and will keep the public and media informed should the situation evole,” read a statement from Hydro. “At this time, the fire has not crossed the river and remains between 5-6 km from the town […]
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This weekend, the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist will celebrate 325 years as a parish. The parish, the oldest in Canada, will be hosting a Cathedral Heritage Fair on Saturday, June 22 from noon to 5:00 p.m. both outside the church on New Gower Street, and inside. There will be music, quilt and […]
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Hundreds of Churchill Falls residents fled their homes last night as a raging, out-of-control wildfire drew closer to their community. This morning, they woke up in a town almost 300 kilometers away, in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. A long line of traffic extended over the Trans Labrador Highway late last night. The YMCA was opened for evacuees with […]
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Overnight RNC officers responded to an alarm call at a business in the downtown area of St. John’s. Officers arrived and determined that a break and enter had occurred. Police entered the building and located a man hiding inside. It was determined that the same male was also responsible for the break and enter that […]
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Today is the first day of summer and the Downtown Pedestrian Mall opens today and will run until September 2. It will operate daily from noon until 10 p.m. and will include Water Street from Adelaide Street to Prescott Street. This year the provinces provided a $194,000 grant to support the celebration of the […]
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The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is warning of an increased risk of forest fires in both Labrador and the island due to the warm temperatures. To reduce the risk of forest fires and to support the efforts of wildfire suppression teams currently actioning active fires, forestry officials are recommending the public avoid lighting […]
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There are some areas of fog on the southern Avalon Peninsula through to Goobies and the Burin Peninsula. Otherwise, there is clear visibility and dry roads across the province. Ferries are on schedule. At the St. John’s International Airport, WestJet Flight 264 is delayed. PAL Airlines flights 921 and 922 are delayed. Flights are on […]
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Good Thursday morning! Temperatures across the Island are already starting on the mild to warm side, with many stations reporting mid-teens to lower 20s as of 6:30 AM NDT. I just got back from a run, and the day already has that feel of a hot summer day. A Heat Warning continues today from Corner […]
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Today is the last day of school for students before the summer break begins across the province. On Friday there will be an administration day for staff. Schools will reopen for students on Wednesday, September 4. Students get about 10 weeks for the summer holidays.
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It’ll cost more to fill up on all types of fuel after the latest fuel price adjustment. Gas increased by 1.3 cents. Diesel is up 4.9 cents on the Island and 4.5 cents in western Labrador. The price of furnace oil heating fuel went up 4.19 cents. Stove oil on the Island went up by […]
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