Police 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.
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