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10 months ago

Province provides latest update on Kingston, Paddy’s Pond and Martin Lake wildfires

Cooler temperatures along with continued rain, drizzle and fog will provide a good firefighting day for all three wildfires. According to the province, this morning’s conditions have created a low ceiling on the Kingston fire and will delay air tanker and heavy helicopter support until fog dissipates and ceiling conditions improve. Kingston  The Kingston wildfire received […]

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10 months ago

Services impacted by wildfires resume at Carbonear General Hospital 

Outpatient services at Carbonear General Hospital that were impacted by the ongoing wildfires resumed regular operations today. Pop-up clinics remain in place in Carbonear, including at the reception centre at Carbonear Academy and at the Carbonear Community Health Services building. Individuals have been contacted directly to reschedule their appointments, as needed.

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10 months ago

Paddy’s Pond wildfire now classified as being held

The Paddy’s Pond wildfire is now classified as being held. Work done by ground crews yesterday along the transmission line is what completed the containment. Now that this wildfire is being held, the St. John’s Regional Fire Department has contributed one engine and a crew of four firefighters to the wildfire in Conception Bay North. […]

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10 months ago

First ever female hockey association in the province approved

Hockey NL says the province’s first-ever female hockey association will be in place for the 2025-2026 hockey season. The Exploits Female Minor Hockey Association will be responsible for the administration of girl’s hockey in the Exploits Valley area communities that were previously overseen by the Grand Falls-Windsor, Bishop’s Falls and Botwood Area Minor Hockey Associations. […]

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