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.
RCMP Traffic Services seizes three vehicles in Bay St. George this week
Former leiflings coming back to judge the 20th Corner Brook Winter Carnival Leifling Gala on Sunday
Crown lands reserved for World Energy GH2 will be available again due to non-payment of fees
Port au Port West man charged with impaired driving after being stopped for expired registration
Corner Brook Civic Centre is getting a new Zamboni
