Month: July 2024

2 years ago

Simultaneous fires, considered suspicious, cause extensive property damage in Goulds overnight

Two fires, a short distance from one another, caused significant property damage overnight. At about 2:00 a.m. fire crews were called to Shoal Bay Road in Goulds to reports of two fires at two separate homes. When firefighters arrived they discovered a fully-involved vehicle in the driveway of one home, and a second vehicle well […]

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2 years ago

Province gradually lifting evacuation order for Labrador City

The evacuation order issued for residents of Labrador City will be gradually lifted in the coming days, Premier Andrew Furey announced Saturday. Over the next 48 hours, only identified essential employees and their families will be permitted early return to Labrador City. That includes essential staff identified by the Labrador West Health Centre, the Town […]

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2 years ago

Emotional reunion as rescued fish harvesters back on dry land

There was a heart-warming reunion Saturday in New-Wes-Valley as the seven fishermen of the Elite Navigator returned home. The crew had to abandon the fishing vessel off the northeast coast of Newfoundland after a fire broke out Wednesday evening. A search was launched after the vessel was reported overdue. Around 1 a.m. Saturday, SARTechs on […]

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2 years ago

Early-morning fire damages Paradise home

Fire crews were summoned to a home on Twin Brooks Drive at about 8:30 Saturday morning. Ken Dinn, Platoon Chief with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD), said a passerby alerted them to the possible fire by going to Paradise Fire Station. When crews arrived on the scene and entered the home they found […]

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2 years ago

Public Asked Not to Use Drones Near Forest Fires

The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture asks the public not to operate drones near active forest fires. Drones near active fire zones pose a significant safety risk to firefighting efforts, particularly to air operations. Unauthorized drone use can result in fines and legal action. Information on flying drones is available on the Transport Canada […]

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2 years ago

St. John’s Pride Parade Road Closures

The 2024 St. John’s Pride Parade will take place on Sunday. The parade will begin on New Gower Street, and travel East on Duckworth Street, before turning up Cavendish Square, onto Military Road, and ending in Bannerman Park. The parade starts at noon, while closures will begin at 9:00 am and remain closed until the […]

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2 years ago

Crew members of missing fishing vessel found alive

All seven crew members of the Elite Navigator have been found alive, Premier Andrew Furey has confirmed on social media. “Our entire province is so relieved to hear that the crew members of the Elite Navigator are safe,” he wrote. “I’d like to thank everyone involved in the search and rescue efforts.” “They are alive, […]

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2 years ago

RCMP NL warns parents of violent online groups deliberately targeting vulnerable children

RCMP NL is issuing a warning to parents and guardians after its ViCLAS Unit (Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System) established a link between an anonymous tip of a minor child being targeted online to a and youth platforms in Canada and beyond. The groups are known by different names, including 764, 676, CVLT, Court, and […]

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2 years ago

Birthdays and Anniversaries: July 19, 2024

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2 years ago

Splash n’ Boots makes special visit to Winterland

Splash n Boots, the Canadian children’s music duo have become a household name around the world. Recently, the duo took time out of their tour in Newfoundland to make a special visit to the community of Winterland. NTV’s Ross Tilley has this story. 

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