In April 2025, a contract valued at $14.8 million was awarded for the repairs.
The province's fifth water bomber returned to Gander on Friday, marking its official return to the firefighting fleet following repairs. It will be relocated to Labrador at the start of the forest fire season. The aircraft was damaged during a wildfire-fighting effort on the Burin Peninsula while collecting water. In April 2025, a contract valued at $14.8 million was awarded for the repairs.
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Drilling project to start near the Isle aux Morts River
The project includes drilling a maximum of 20 locations within 200 metres of the river.
Western Sno-Riders celebrates Phase one completion of trail and bridge dedication
The 80 foot bridge is named in honor of their groomer operator Warren Hann
Tomorrow is Canada's 159th birthday, lots on the go at Margaret Bowater Park
Tomorrow marks Canada’s 159th birthday commemorating confederation in 1867.
Major power outage affecting west coast
Newfoundland Power says the issue is under investigation.
Three youth charged after breaking into a Deer Lake home and assaulting the residents
The suspects were known to the victims, and three youths matching the descriptions and surveillance images provided by victims and witnesses were located nearby.
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