Police seek ATV riders seen in mandatory evacuation zones
Harbour Grace RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying ATV drivers recently seen driving through mandatory evacuation zones in Conception Bay North. Anyone with information about these operators or their ATVs is asked to contact Harbour Grace RCMP at 709-596-5014. As the wildfire relief efforts continue, RCMP officers are patrolling the evacuation zones by […]
Read morePolice ticket driver for going 180 km/h in 90 zone
A 24-year-old man was ticketed by Burin Peninsula RCMP for excessive speeding Tuesday after an officer on patrol observed the vehicle going more than twice the posted speed limit. Just before 5:30 p.m., police observed a vehicle travelling in excess of 180 km/hr in a 90 km/hr zone on Route 210 north of Monkstown. A traffic […]
Read moreUpdate on the wildfires
Martin Lake FireThe fire is 1633 ha. The fire is under control. There are 10 crew members onsite, and a helicopter is available if needed. Paddy’s Pond FireThis fire is out. Kingston FireThe fire remains 10095 ha. 35 mm of rain fell yesterday. There are 75 ground crew on site. Fire activity has decreased. The […]
Read moreRoads closed in Clarenville due to structure fire
Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire in Clarenville. As a result, Memorial Drive between Seaward’s Lane and Marine Drive is closed to traffic. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Read moreHogan and Ministers to provide wildfire update
Premier John Hogan will provide an update this morning on the wildfires in the province. Hogan will be joined by ministers Jamie Korab and John Haggie and departmental officials. The availability will take place at 9:30 a.m.
Read moreDamp roads across most of the province
Across most of Newfoundland, roads are damp this morning. On the Avalon, a few roads remain wet. There are some areas of fog on the southern Avalon and parts of the south coast. In Labrador, roads in the western areas are damp, while those in the east are wet. The MV Flanders is out of […]
Read moreSun and cloud across the Island, showers in Labrador
It will be mostly nice across the Island today. There will be increasing clouds throughout the day. Some fog is expected this morning along the south coast. Temperatures from 14 to 19 are expected. Winds will be from the southwest. Rain will gradually come to an end across Labrador this morning, but it will remain […]
Read moreHogan to make announcement regarding nurse practitioners
Premier John Hogan will make an announcement regarding nurse practitioners today. Minister of Health and Community Services Krista Lynn Howell and President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Nurse Practitioner Association Jessica Peddle will join Hogan. The availability will take place at noon at the Health Sciences Centre.
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