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3 days ago · That’s according to Premier Andrew Furey, who gave a live update on the situation earlier today. He says while the fire raged and moved rapidly yesterday after it crossed the Churchill River, conditions are much better today and the fire is between category 2 and 3 status.
6 days ago · Crews continue to dump water near Churchill Falls as a forest fire continues to pose a threat to the community. In an update issued earlier today, NL Hydro says the fire is stable and the fire remains on the south side of the river.
3 days ago · View on VOCM.com. Crews in Churchill Falls have a “cautiously optimistic day” to battle the wildfire that is just kilometers from the town. That’s according to Premier Andrew Furey, who gave a live update on the situation earlier today.
5 days ago · A new committee has been struck to try to address the issue of intimate partner violence in Newfoundland and Labrador. Angie Brenton of Iris Kirby House says the Action Now: Intimate Partner Violence Reform Committee came about due to what she calls a recent escalation of violence in this province.
5 days ago · Princess Anne was injured yesterday and is in hospital with minor injuries, including a concussion, and will no longer be visiting Newfoundland and Labrador to take part in Memorial Day Ceremony next Monday. The accident happened outdoors on the grounds of the Gatcombe Estate Sunday evening.
4 days ago · The Fire Hazard map is intended for general public information and outlines the risk of wildland fire occurring. The Fire Hazard is a relative rating of how easy it is to ignite forest vegetation and available fuels, how fast a fire may spread, and how difficult a fire may be to control.
5 days ago · First Light is praising the City of St. John’s for renaming today’s civic holiday as National Indigenous Peoples Day. The holiday was formerly known as Discovery Day, St. John’s Day, and The June Holiday. The city recently voted to approve the new name for the holiday.
