While many are celebrating Canada Day, July 1 is also a solemn day in Newfoundland and Labrador. Today is Memorial Day, and a large crowd gathered at the National War Memorial in St. John’s this morning to remember the fallen. NTV’s Ben Cleary was there.
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Canada Day in Newfoundland and Labrador began with a patriotic tradition as hundreds gathered before dawn for the annual sunrise ceremony at Signal Hill in St. John’s. NTV’s Beth Penney was there and has more in this report.
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A fire ban has been declared for Labrador in accordance with Section 99 of the Forestry Act due to extensive wildfire activity, as well as elevated Fire Weather Index ratings in the region. The ban is effective immediately and will be in effect until July 13. Permits to burn grass, brush or other materials are […]
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The City of St. John’s says the Canada Day fireworks scheduled for tonight at Quidi Vidi Lake has been postponed due to the provincial Fire Weather Index placing the St. John’s area in the yellow (high) category, which prohibits the use of fireworks. The use of personal/backyard fireworks and sky lanterns are also strictly prohibited. The evening […]
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NunatuKavut Community Council President Todd Russell is criticizing the federal government on Canada Day, accusing the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard of failing Labrador Inuit communities. Russell says the Coast Guard recently refused to assist a stranded fishing boat near Charlottetown, Labrador, despite its mandate to ensure marine safety. He […]
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Harbour Breton RCMP is investigating damage to a vehicle that was parked in a private driveway of a residence along Jersey Avenue. The damage occurred sometime between 6:00 p.m. on June 28 and 10:00 a.m. on June 29. The suspect or suspects smashed the rear passenger-side window of a passenger vehicle. Nothing was stolen from […]
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Residents throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are encouraged to take precautions to protect their health due to smoke from wildfires, both in Labrador and in Quebec, that may cause a reduction in air quality. The following groups are considered at higher risk of experiencing health effects from smoke: Minor symptoms can include headaches, a mild cough, […]
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A motorist had his vehicle seized and licence suspended roadside this morning after he was stopped by Bay St. George RCMP for excessive speeding in a construction zone on the Port au Port Peninsula. Shortly after 7:30 a.m. on June 30, an officer with Bay St. George RCMP observed a vehicle travelling at speeds up to […]
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