I think you need to see this with your own eyes at least once to really get it—Jun’s Ina Bauer is much faster than you would’ve imagined just from the screen, and it’s called glorious, heavenly, all kinds of superlative adjectives for a very good reason
Activists at the Louvre hung a framed Reuters photograph of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor slumped in the back of a car leaving a police station on the day of his arrest
Anyone can become a victim of human trafficking.
Grooming and manipulation occur slowly and often in trusted spaces. Victims may not even realize it’s happening.
Understand the signs of human trafficking: https://t.co/ejyeegwHCV
Moose-vehicle collisions can be deadly. These animals are unpredictable and difficult to see, especially at night.
Be alert and cautious, especially during dawn and dusk when moose are most active near roadways.
RCMP NL is reminding all drivers of the dangers of stopping or slowing unexpectedly on our roads.
As wildfire relief efforts continue, some drivers are stopping for photos or videos or to watch responders at work. This is dangerous. It puts you and others on the road at risk...
Emergency responders are working to keep our communities safe as wildfire response efforts continue:
Support them by keeping road safety front of mind.
➡️ Please limit unnecessary travel in areas with wildfire activity. Non-essential traffic can cause unnecessary delays
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The RNC has identified a suspect vehicle believed to be involved in a shooting on Ropewalk Lane in St. John’s.
Anyone with information or video footage from Aug. 14 of a 2007 two-toned burgundy and silver F-150 is asked to call 709-729-8000.
Read more: https://t.co/MmjHqFfGvV
📢 Public Advisory: ParksNL Implementing Wildfire Prevention Measures
To mitigate risk of wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador, Provincial Parks are putting temporary measures in place effective immediately:
• Smoking is only allowed at gravel campsites in parks with campgrounds. Please put cigarette butts in water to safely dispose of them.
• No smoking is allowed in Day Use Parks, Park Reserves, or the T’Railway Provincial Park.
• No burning devices like propane fire pits are allowed. Only gas devices used for cooking are permitted.
• Generators are not allowed, unless needed for a documented medical condition.
These measures will be in place for the duration of the weekend. An update will be provided on Monday, August 18.
For more information on wildfire prevention measures: https://t.co/mEiwPLDN45
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For the most up to date information on the wildfires, visit: https://t.co/6mwyIoHxdE
(August 15, 2025, 2:25 p.m.)
Residents need to take steps to ensure their own personal safety.
Be prepared for at least 72 hours, with a basic emergency kit, including items such as food, water, batteries, a portable radio, important documents and prescription medications.
For more information: https://t.co/q423rgmF9b
🚨EVACUATION ORDER / ALERT🚨
August 12 - 3:30 pm
SPANIARDS BAY
RESIDENTS OF BROWNS ROAD:
EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY.
Evacuation Preparedness ALERT for:
Rectory Avenue, Casey’s Lane,
and Mint Cove Pond Road North and South.
Please stay alert and be prepared.
#NLwx#NLtraffic #Avalon
NEW FIRE IN SPANIARDS BAY | AUG 12, 2025 3 PM
Getting multiple messages about a NEW FIRE burning in Spaniards Bay on Maultree Hill. #nlwx
I don't have much else to report at this time, but assuming this isn't addressed quickly, it will become a bigger issue very soon.
Credit: Danny Smith
Peacekeepers Way, also known as the Conception Bay South Bypass Road, has been closed in both directions between Minerals Road and the Cloverleaf (Pitts Memorial Drive/Outer Ring Road) to assist with wildfire suppression efforts near Paddy’s Pond.
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📢 Public Advisory: Evacuation ALERT Issued by the City of St. John’s for the areas of Galway and Southlands
If you are in these areas, please be ready to evacuate on very short notice.
Please refer to the list of impacted streets and map for a detailed breakdown of the impacted area.
For more information:
https://t.co/kkcgkukaY7
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For the most up to date information on the wildfires, visit https://t.co/QZUxN5si77
(August 12, 2025, 2:40 p.m.)
RNC is investigating a wildfire burning out of control on the Northeast Avalon and is looking to identify and speak to the driver of a vehicle who was observed leaving just prior to the fire being reported.
Visit our website to read the full news release: https://t.co/aMXdyjtYQ7