Wet roads on the west coast and southeastern Labrador
Roads on the west coast of the Island are wet with areas of fog. Elsewhere across the Island roads are mostly dry with good visibility. In Labrador, there are areas of fog and roads are wet in southeastern areas. Marine Atlantic has cancelled the crossings today on the Highlanders due to a mechanical issue. The […]
Read moreTraffic stop results in charges and arrest in St. John’s
At 9:30 p.m. the RNC conducted a traffic stop on Pippy Place in St John’s. The 47-year-old female driver was charged with operating a vehicle without having a valid insurance policy in place, operating an unregistered vehicle which had expired in 2022, and failing to notify the register of transfer of ownership. The vehicle was […]
Read moreFire ban for jurisdiction of SJRFD
In line with an open fire ban in effect for the province, put place on Saturday, July 13, the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) has also banned all open fires within its jurisdiction. SJRFD wishes to advise all citizens that due to the number and severity of wildfires in Labrador and the provincial fire […]
Read moreHappy Valley Goose Bay town works with province to support Wildfire evacuation
The mayor of Happy Valley – Goose Bay is asking residents to continue conserving water and say they need more pet friendly and wheelchair accessible accommodations for evacuees. There will also be increased traffic and pedestrians in the town as over three thousand people have made their way from Labrador West. The town is asking […]
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