Sheshatshiu RCMP and the Sheshatshiu Fire Department responded early Friday morning to reports of fires at several locations in the community. A 24-year-old man was taken into police custody and faces arson and mischief-related charges. Starting at approximately 5:14 a.m. on Aug. 22, first responders received reports of multiple suspicious structure and vehicle fires in […]
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Team Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to announce that multi-medalist Gavin Baggs has been selected as the flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the 2025 Canada Games in St. John’s. Baggs, from Paradise, delivered a remarkable performance at these Games, capturing four medals across two sports. He earned three in wheelchair racing on the […]
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Conditions are favourable for battling the Conception Bay North wildfire, while the central Newfoundland fire is now under control, the province said in an update Sunday. Kingston Today’s forecast of clear skies, south-west winds and sunshine mean favourable conditions for aerial and ground suppression. The ceiling is clearing above the Kingston wildfire, allowing for heavy […]
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The driver of an SUV that rolled over an embankment in downtown St. John’s on Saturday evening suffered no reported injuries. The mishap happened on Southside Road, just west of Blackhead Road, shortly before 7:00 p.m.. Reports from the scene indicate the driver of an SUV was attempting to turn around in the roadway when […]
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Gavin Baggs of Paradise has capped an historic run at the 2025 Canada Summer by winning silver in the 400-metre Wheelchair Men’s Race Saturday. Baggs’ performance is a monumental achievement for Team N.L., as he added his third athletics medal of the Games to his collection. Earlier this week, he struck gold in the 1500-metre […]
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Evacuation orders were lifted Saturday for some communities affected by the Conception Bay North wildfire. Salmon Cove Salmon Cove was the first town to receive notice of the order being lifted. All residents are allowed to return to their properties, but Route 70 remains closed between Northern Bay Brook Bridge and Perry’s Cove. Residents returning […]
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A single-vehicle rollover on Saturday morning sent three people to hospital, their injuries believed to be minor. Emergency crews were called to a portion of the Manuels Access Road, near Modern Paving, at about 9:50 a.m. on Saturday morning. The driver of an eastbound sedan lost control and entered the median. The vehicle then rolled […]
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More than 200 Newfoundland Power polls have been damaged or destroyed by the Kingston fire. This number came from today’s wildfire briefing as the province also announced a discrepancy in structure losses from the fire. NTV’s Bailey Howard tells us the latest.
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KingstonThe Kingston wildfire is still active. Aerial suppression continues Saturday, with helicopters and a bird dog aircraft. Waterbombers are on standby. Ground crews from Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario and British Columbia are on site, assisted by personnel from the Canadian Armed Forces and volunteer fire fighters. Crews will carry out assignments as planned today, aided […]
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