Additional Financial Support Available for Communities Impacted by Summer 2025 Wildfires on Avalon PeninsulaAdditional Financial Support Available for Communities Impacted by Summer 2025 Wildfires on Avalon Peninsula

Newfoundland and Labrador officials report an uptick in black bear sightings on the Avalon Peninsula in recent years, with 2026 having the highest number of reports to date. They note most sightings are not encounters or property damage, and advise precautions such as not leaving garbage outdoors, traveling with others, carrying bear spray, making noise,…

The article reports that Labrador City and Wabush welcomed the government’s announcement of extra supports to help battle the wildfires, as more than 20 wildfires remained active in Labrador. It notes that the region had been requesting assistance for some time.

The article reports that Canada Day fireworks displays in Newfoundland and Labrador, including St. John’s and other Avalon communities, were postponed due to fire risk in the yellow (high risk) category, with an update on St. John’s fireworks expected by 2 p.m. July 2. It also notes that several communities canceled or rescheduled displays, while ongoing…