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Officials Closely Monitoring Wildfire near Churchill Falls
Conditions are looking positive today as crews battle a wildfire near Churchill Falls. The blaze was first reported Sunday afternoon near the ski hill. Provincial wildfire program director Craig Coady...
Jun 17, 2025 Aerial view of fire damage near Churchill Falls, May 30, 2025 (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Hiker Found Safe After Running into Trouble in South East Labrador
The South East Coast Ground Search and Rescue in Labrador safely located a hiker in the Cape Charles area late last week. Mary's Harbour RCMP were notified of a hiker in distress last Friday. The hike...
Jun 17, 2025 One of the vessels used by the South East Coast Ground Search and Rescue near Cape Charles (RCMP)
Advocates Call on Canada to Lead Calls for Increased 2SLGBTQI+ Supports During G7 Summit
Leaders in the Pride community are in Alberta to lobby governments for greater support as world leaders gather for the G7 summit in Kananaskis. The Pride7 group, which consists of nearly 200 members r...
Jun 17, 2025
NL Health Services Issues No Smoking Reminder Following Fire at Facility
NL Health Services is raising the alarm about smoking in and around health care facilities after a fire at one of its sites. In a memo sent out to all staff on Monday, NLHS says a discarded butt is be...
Jun 17, 2025
Lots Unknown Regarding Possible Trade Deal Between Canada and United States
A Dalhousie University political scientist says the fact that Donald Trump indicates he's willing to make a deal on trade between Canada and the U.S. is encouraging, but what it actually means remains...
Jun 17, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney exchange pleasantries at G7 Meeting (CPAC)
Auction of Bob Cole's Personal Collectors Items Closes Tonight
An auction of items that made up the personal collection of the late Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster, Bob Cole closes today. Cole, who passed away in the spring of 2024 at the age of 90, was also a...
Jun 17, 2025
Experienced Diver Surprised by Shallow Water Discovery of Artillery Shell
A diver who has explored the waters in and around Bell Island's famous WWII ship wrecks says he's not surprised that a military shell was recently discovered in shallow water by a local lobster fisher...
Jun 17, 2025 Photo supplied by Tara Saunders
Premiers and Governors Talk Trade and Energy in Boston
Trade and energy were top of mind as eastern Canadian premiers and northeast U.S. governors met in Boston yesterday. The themes among the leaders, regardless of which side of the border they were from...
Jun 17, 2025 Eastern Canadian premiers and northeast U.S. governors meet in Boston (Governor Maura Healy/X)
RCMP Stressing Safe Driving Practices Heading into Summer
RCMP say road collisions on highways in their jurisdiction have totaled four so far this year, and they fear the number could climb higher. The Mounties say each summer Newfoundland and Labrador sees ...
Jun 17, 2025
Minister Hopes to Have HMP Replacement Open in 2029
Barring unforeseen delays, a new prison to replace the 166-year-old HMP will be open in four years' time. "You're looking at some time in 2029 that this facility will be here and will be operational."...
Jun 17, 2025
