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• Labrador wildfires smoke is hitting the west coast and central NL, residents advised to take precautions

   Minor symptoms can include headaches, a mild cough, sore and watery eyes, and nose and throat irritation.

• The outdoor fire ban on the island portion of NL has been lifted

  A Permit to Burn is required to burn brush and other materials during Forest Fire Season.

• Check with your municipality before setting off fireworks

  The Newfoundland and Labrador Fire Commissioner is advising municipalities to implement and enforce any applicable municipal bylaws or directives relating to open fires and the discharge of fireworks.

• Memorial Day service will take place in Curling this Monday

  Corner Brook Legionnaire and veteran Robert Murphy says soldiers from our province fought so bravely in the battlefields of the First World War and Monday will be a special day.

• Problems with Marine Atlantic's newest vessel causing more delays and extra crossings

  International experts continue to work around the clock to clean debris from the vessel’s fuel and lubrication system, which has been ongoing for the past three  weeks.