Month: July 2024

2 years ago

Silver Linings: SPCA looking for more year round foster families

The SPCA in Happy Valley-Goose Bay has helped over one hundred pets find a temporary home, after being forced to evacuate from Labrador City. Now, they are looking for more year round foster families.

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2 years ago

Wildfire evacuees to receive provincial funding

As fire crews continue to tackle the wildfires near Labrador City, welcomed rain has helped contain the situation. Residents who were forced to evacuate the town over the weekend are now bring offered a one time emergeny financial assistance top-up. NTV’s Bailey Howard reports.

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2 years ago

Town of Happy Valley Goose Bay continues to receive evacuees.

Happy Valley Goose Bay has become the hub for those forced out of their homes due to wildfires in Labrador West. The town continues to encourage those arriving to register with emergency services. NTV’s Becky Daley spoke to some of the evacuees since they’ve arrived.

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2 years ago

Eddie’s forecast: A summer-like week ahead for the Island, while the weather in Labrador remains unsettled

The weather across NL this week will be very different depending on your location. The Island portion of the Province will generally see a generous amount of sunshine, along with temperatures in the middle to upper 20s. There will also be scattered showers and thunderstorms in western, central, and interior areas that will bubble up […]

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2 years ago

Sheshatshiu RCMP investigating bear spray deployment

Sheshatshiu RCMP is investigating the deployment of bear spray that occurred inside a residence over the weekend. Around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, an unknown man entered the Kasseuai Street house, sprayed bear spray inside a room of the home and ran off. A number of people were in the residence at the time, however nobody […]

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2 years ago

Sheshatshiu RCMP investigating arson

Sheshatsiu RCMP is investigating an arson that occurred just outside of a home on Edward’s Drive this past weekend. RCMP were called to the residence early Sunday morning to reports of a Sea-doo on fire. The watercraft was completely destroyed in the fire, while a nearby boat and motor were also damaged. The fire is […]

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2 years ago

Canada’s 13 premiers begin days of meetings in Halifax

Premier Andrew Furey will gather with his Canadian counterparts in Halifax this week, as Nova Scotia hosts the summer meeting of the Council of the Federation…  The group of 13 provincial and territorial premiers is expected to continue their discussions on revitalizing cooperative federalism in Canada, as well as highlighting issues facing residents in all […]

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2 years ago

Update On Humanitarian Supports for Labrador West

In response to the wildfires in Labrador West, the Provincial Government continues to work with its federal, municipal and community partners, to ensure the health and safety of residents in Labrador. Updates on conditions, resources and assistance will be made available continuously throughout this evolving situation. For the most up to date information, please visit www.gov.nl.ca and follow the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador on Facebook and on X. […]

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2 years ago

Residents of Labrador West Displaced or Impacted by Forest Fire asked to Call 811 for Urgent/Non-emergent Health

Residents in Labrador West who are displaced or impacted by the wildfire are asked to call 811 for urgent/non-emergent health issues and medication-related concerns, including prescription refills. The Labrador West Health Centre will remain closed until it is safe to fully reopen. NL Health Services advises patients with a medical emergency to call 911. Ambulances are on […]

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2 years ago

Short Term Rental of Bannerman Park Canteen Available

The canteen located in Bannerman Park has recently become available for a food vendor. The City is seeking expressions of interest for a temporary tenant to occupy the canteen until the end of September. At the end of September, the City intends to carry out a Request for Proposals for a long-term vendor. The City […]

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