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Crews continue to battle out-of-control wildfires, but rainfall should help, says fire duty officer

July 21 , 2025 at 10:12:04 a.m. NDT • :

Provincial fire duty officer Wes Morgan hopes rainfall will help crews battling wildfires near Musgrave Harbour and Chance Harbour.

Bell Island residents growing frustrated with ferry issues and delays

July 21 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

One Bell Island resident says she waited over four hours in line to take the ferry home, on the afternoon of July 18. She says she is growing frustrated with constant issues and delays, and is hoping that the provincial government will provide answers.

This Newfoundland angler is worried about the fate of the Atlantic salmon

July 21 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

Wayne Fitzpatrick has been fishing for most of his life but has recently begun to worry about the fate of the Atlantic salmon.

19-year-old arrested in connection to overdose death of 14-year-old

July 18 , 2025 at 12:23:32 p.m. NDT • :

Police say they arrested a 19-year-old St. John's man in connection to a youth overdosing on synthetic opioids in Mount Pearl.

Looking to spot a whale this summer? An expert has tips

July 20 , 2025 at 02:00:00 p.m. NDT • :

Whether in a boat or on the shore, there's nothing like the thrill of seeing a whale in the water. Marine biologist Laura Lilly — who also runs a Facebook page where people can share their whale sightings, capelin and icebergs — has some tips on how to make the most of your time when looking for elusive North Atlantic animals.

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Crews continue to battle out-of-control wildfires, but rainfall should help, says fire duty officer

Bell Island residents growing frustrated with ferry issues and delays

This Newfoundland angler is worried about the fate of the Atlantic salmon

19-year-old arrested in connection to overdose death of 14-year-old

Looking to spot a whale this summer? An expert has tips

Toronto-based researchers want to hear from you about your experiences in health care

N.L. woman killed in 4-vehicle crash on highway north of Calgary, says RCMP

City of St. John's to replace rundown Quidi Vidi slipway for $750k

Musgrave Harbour remains under evacuation order, wildfire now 2 km away from town

Holding ancient Greek and Roman coins is touching 'living history,' says N.L. collector