On the Island of Newfoundland, a Permit to Burn is required to burn brush and other materials during Forest Fire Season.
The outdoor fire ban has been lifted for the Island of Newfoundland but remains in effect for Labrador until further notice. On the Island of Newfoundland, a Permit to Burn is required to burn brush and other materials during Forest Fire Season. Permits are available by contacting a local Forestry and Wildlife District Office.
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New blue garbage bins being delivered curbside in Corner Brook
At this week’s public meeting, Councillor Sherry Dean says people can start using the new bins as soon as they get them.
NLC campaigns about risks of illegal cannabis and survey shows some think it's legal to buy
Cannabis was legalized in 2018 and there are now 59 licensed retailers throughout NL with another 5-6 expected to open in the new year.
It’s World Fisheries Day
Fisheries Minister Loyola O’Driscoll says “The fishery is the backbone of our province and a key priority for this new government.”
"NL has the oldest, poorest, unhealthiest seniors in Canada," says Seniors' Advocate
Susan Walsh says half of all seniors here have an income below $29,710, which is the lowest median income in Canada and 44 per cent receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement, but these numbers are higher on the west coast, reaching 56 per cent.
Government announces return to 24-hour snow clearing, opposition says this is not new
The search has already started to hire operators for an overnight shift at each of the province’s highway depots.
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Baseball NL Annual General Meeting
The Grassroots Team of the Year is the 13 U AA Pasadena Pirates. One of the Coaches of the Pasadena Pirates is Greg Whelan.
The Plain Truth, Wednesday November 19, 2025
Paula Sheppard's guest this week is Healther Davis, Executive Director of the Committee of Family Violence which oversees Willow House
