Canada Games officials monitoring air quality for athletes amid wildfires
In just a few days, thousands of athletes will descend on the metro St. John’s area for the 2025 Canada Games in the midst of the wildfires. But how will the smoke and air quality affect the athletes? NTV’s Ben Cleary has more.
Read moreCentral and south coast residents face potential closure of Bay d’Espoir highway
We have an update now on a fire burning near Grand Falls-Windsor. There are fears of road closures for people on the south coast and cabin owners are questioning whether the fire could have been prevented. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.
Read moreProvince considers increasing fines for illegal fires during province-wide fire ban
A province-wide fire ban is now in effect, but firefighters have still been getting calls to illegal bonfires. As NTV’s Beth Penney tells us, the province is considering increasing fines for offenders.
Read moreProvince warns Bay d’Espoir Highway may have to close due to wildfire
The province is warning that the Bay d’Espoir Highway may need to close today or tomorrow because of a nearby wildfire. While the highway remains open at this time, anyone planning to travel Route 360 in the coming days should consider doing so today. The wildfire is burning approximately two kilometres west of Route 360 […]
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