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The Latest on NL's Wildfires: Saturday, August 16, 2025
The Latest Information as of 12:00 p.m. More communities have been ordered to pack their bags and be ready, as there was virtually no growth in any of the three major wildfires in the province yesterd...
Aug 16, 2025 Waterbomber working to supress fires on the Avalon Peninsula, August 2025 (photo submitted by Ryan Hayden)
No Cease Fire, Few Details, but Progress Suggested in Trump-Putin Summit
No cease fire has been announced, and no details have been released, but both Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump indicate that progress has been made in discussions to br...
Aug 15, 2025
Evacuation Order Lifted for Paddy's Pond Industrial Area
The evacuation order for the Paddy's Pond Industrial Area has been lifted, and Northern Pond Road and Paddy's Pond Road have reopened. The order had affected Akita Equipment, surrounding hangars, Coch...
Aug 15, 2025 (Greg Noseworthy/Facebook)
Ropewalk Lane Shooting Connected to Crosbie Road Shelter-in-Place, Two People in Custody
The RNC say a shelter-in-place in the Crosbie Road area of St. John's Thursday night was related to the shooting on Ropewalk Lane earlier in the day, and that two people are now in custody. Police fir...
Aug 15, 2025 The parking lot near the Burger King and KFC on Ropewalk Lane roped off (VOCM News)
TCH in GF-W Impassable Due to Serious Crash
RCMP say the Trans Canada near the weigh scales in Grand Falls-Windsor is currently impassable due to a serious crash. The highway is expected to remain closed for several hours. RCMP will offer furth...
Aug 15, 2025
SIRT-NL Investigating Shooting Incident Involving RCMP in Arnold's Cove
SIRT-NL is offering very little detail, but confirms that it was contacted by RCMP this morning indicating that police officers were involved in a shooting on Refinery Road in Arnold's Cove. The Serio...
Aug 15, 2025 Caution sign on the TCH near Arnold's Cove, Aug 15, 2024 (VOCM News)
NLHS Sets Up Phone Cancellation Line for Patients Affected by Wildfires
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services has set up a temporary phone line for those who need to cancel appointments due to ongoing wildfires. The phone line will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ...
Aug 15, 2025 (VOCM News)
First Rainfall of August Finally Falling on Parched Province
If you never thought you'd see a headline story about showers, well, here it is. The rain is finally falling in many areas of the province after an August that has seen no precipitation whatsoever. Wh...
Aug 15, 2025 Welcome rain on Kenmount Road, August 15, 2025 (VOCM News)
John Abbott Bids Adieu to Political Life, Departure Prompts Cabinet Changes
Long time cabinet minister John Abbott's last day in politics is today. The MHA for St. John's East-Quidi Vidi announced his intention to step down shortly after his failed bid for the Liberal leaders...
Aug 15, 2025 John Abbott (VOCM News)
Officials Believe Whitbourne Brush Fire Caused by Cigarette Flicked from Vehicle
The Whitbourne Fire Department made quick work of a brush fire that they believe was started by a cigarette butt. Fire Chief Jamie Budden says the small blaze was located on the side of the road aroun...
Aug 15, 2025
