At least 12 homes destroyed as wildfire state of emergency continues in C.B.N. | Mark Hiscock's death has punched a 'hole' in N.L. music community, say musicians | Uber's expansion across N.L. could address rural transportation gaps, says business leader
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At least 12 homes destroyed as wildfire state of emergency continues in C.B.N.; Bright orange flames burn close to a white house\.

At least 12 homes destroyed as wildfire state of emergency continues in C.B.N.

May 8 , 2025 at 08:14:14 a.m. NDT • :

A wildfire that forced residents to flee their Avalon Peninsula community continues to burn Thursday. Officials say they don't know the full extent of the damage yet, but people are safe.

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Mark Hiscock's death has punched a 'hole' in N.L. music community, say musicians; Man standing on stage with a guitar\.

Mark Hiscock's death has punched a 'hole' in N.L. music community, say musicians

May 8 , 2025 at 10:51:22 a.m. NDT • :

It was supposed to be a time of celebration for the Atlantic music community. Instead, people at the ECMAs in St. John's are remembering the life and legacy of a legendary N.L. musician.

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Uber's expansion across N.L. could address rural transportation gaps, says business leader; An Uber logo in the windshield of a car\.

Uber's expansion across N.L. could address rural transportation gaps, says business leader

May 8 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

It took years of lobbying before Uber planted itself in St. John's, and now the company is expanding across the rest of Newfoundland and Labrador.  

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Fentanyl seized in N.L.'s largest-ever bust enough to kill half the province, police say; Stephanie Lagace, left, and Colin McNeil — deputy chiefs with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary — revealed on Wednesday the details of a trafficking operation foiled by the police force in September\.

Fentanyl seized in N.L.'s largest-ever bust enough to kill half the province, police say

May 7 , 2025 at 02:26:50 p.m. NDT • :

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary announced Wednesday the details of a drug trafficking bust that turned up 500 grams of the deadly synthetic opioid.

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'As bad as it gets': C.B.N. fire destroyed buildings and homes, residents say; Firefighters speak to one another as a fire burns in the background\. The background is filled with heavy, black smoke\.

'As bad as it gets': C.B.N. fire destroyed buildings and homes, residents say

May 7 , 2025 at 03:00:10 p.m. NDT • :

Residents in the community of Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove have been forced to flee from a raging wildfire that has destroyed buildings and homes.

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St. John's city councillor advocating for more safe disposal boxes after finding needles in public area; Needles sticking out of a tree  

May 7 , 2025 at 05:09:56 p.m. NDT • :

St. John's city councillor advocating for more safe disposal boxes after finding needles in public area

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Beloved Newfoundland musician Mark Hiscock has died; Man in blue shirt next to a microphone\.  

May 7 , 2025 at 12:00:29 p.m. NDT • :

Beloved Newfoundland musician Mark Hiscock has died

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Lobster fisherman survives close call, urges safety while on the water; Lobster traps lined up on a jetty with a sunset shining through them\.  

May 6 , 2025 at 01:21:41 p.m. NDT • :

Lobster fisherman survives close call, urges safety while on the water

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The East Coast Music Awards kick off, with sombre undertones due to the death of Shanneygannock member; A man with a guitar\.  

May 8 , 2025 at 12:15:00 a.m. NDT • :

The East Coast Music Awards kick off, with sombre undertones due to the death of Shanneygannock member

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Fight over ownership of remote Newfoundland church now in judge's hands; four people chatting in a St\. John's courtroom\.  

May 6 , 2025 at 03:31:48 p.m. NDT • :

Fight over ownership of remote Newfoundland church now in judge's hands

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