The Evacuation order for residents affected has been lifted, according to the local service district clerk Annie Harris. All residents of Lethbridge remain under an evacuation alert. She posted on Facebook that the fire is currently contained to the bark pile at Sextons Mill and poses a low risk to the community at this time.
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The province-wide outdoor fire ban has been extended until at least Sept. 12. This extension takes into consideration dry conditions throughout much of the province. Even if the daily wildfire risk varies from region to region, a province-wide fire ban helps reduce the risk of wildfires and supports the efforts of wildfire suppression teams actioning active fires. Violating a fire ban can result in a […]
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Residents affected by the wildfire in the Lethbridge area are advised that the reception centre in Musgravetown has moved from Anthony Paddon Elementary school to the Salvation Army Citadel, 1 Islandview Drive, effective today. Impacted residents need to register with the Canadian Red Cross on-site at the Salvation Army Citadel, or by calling 1-800-863-6582. Canadian Red […]
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The RCMP are seeking the public’s help in locating 76-year-old Ida Keough. She was last seen yesterday morning, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, leaving her home in Ferryland. She may be driving a white 2021 Honda CRV with NL license plate JOG 346. Family and police are concerned for her wellbeing. Anyone with information about her […]
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Clarenville RCMP are investigating a single vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist on Sunday. In the late afternoon hours of Sept. 7, police responded to a report of a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Port Blandford. A single motorcycle collided with a guardrail, and the operator — a 60-year-old man […]
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The City of St. John’s has released the slate of candidates for the upcoming municipal election. Ward 1 Councillor Jill Bruce and Ward 3 Councillor Greg Noseworthy have won their respective seats by acclamation. Two candidates are running for mayor: Danny Breen and Ivy Hanley. Ron Ellsworth, Bianca Lono, and Rigel Penman are running for […]
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The cruise ship, Aurora, will arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 8:00 a.m. today and will depart at 6:00 p.m. The ship carries 1950 passengers. During cruise ship visits, parking is limited on Harbour Drive to accommodate tour operators and other passenger transportation.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is in the province today. At 12:45 p.m. this afternoon, Carney will make an announcement regarding regional tariff relief in Atlantic Canada. He will be joined by Premier John Hogan and the Minister of Fisheries, Joanne Thompson. The Prime Minister will attend a working lunch with Hogan at 2:00 p.m. and […]
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Roads are wet across most of Newfoundland this morning, with some areas of fog along parts of the south coast. In Labrador, roads are mostly dry with good visibility. Both Marine Atlantic and provincial ferries are operating on schedule. Flights in St. John’s, Gander, and Deer Lake are on time.
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It will be a wet start to the week across most of the province. For western and central Newfoundland, rainfall amounts of 3 to 7 mm are expected today. On the Avalon Peninsula, there is a chance of showers. Highs will range from 15 to 24 across the Island. Across western and northern coastal areas […]
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