The damaged CL- 415 aircraft in the current fleet of five water bombers will be repaired and a request for proposals will be issued for two new “bird dog” (spotter) aircraft.
A 32 million dollar investment over four years will be used to establish a world-class Atlantic Wildfire Centre in Central Newfoundland. This will strengthen and enhance efforts to protect Atlantic Canada’s communities and forests. Located at Gander International Airport, the Atlantic Wildfire Centre will provide leadership and expertise in wildfire fighting and prevention, focusing on Specialized Wildfire Management Expertise, Applied Science and Data Localization, Training and Education Programs, Wildfire Response and Service Delivery, as well as Wildfire Management and Training Facilities. The damaged CL- 415 aircraft in the current fleet of five water bombers will be repaired and a request for proposals will be issued for two new “bird dog” (spotter) aircraft. New fire trucks, command trailers, sprinklers, weather stations and Nomex suits will also be added.
Drilling project to start near the Isle aux Morts River
Western Sno-Riders celebrates Phase one completion of trail and bridge dedication
Tomorrow is Canada's 159th birthday, lots on the go at Margaret Bowater Park
Major power outage affecting west coast
Three youth charged after breaking into a Deer Lake home and assaulting the residents
