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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