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Public Advisory: Hurricane Fiona Incident Command Centre Established; Registration Details for Canadian Red Cross

In the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, an Incident Command Centre team has been established to assist communities in southwestern Newfoundland. For impacted individuals that are in need of supports, it is critical that they register with the Canadian Red Cross by calling toll-free at 1-800-863-6582 or visiting the emergency shelter at St. James Regional High School located at 200 Hardys Arterial Road, Channel-Port aux Basques. >click to read< 17:31

Placentia Bay rescue recognized 41 years later

On Thursday, the Canadian Red Cross recognized Capt. Ray Berkshire and Loyola Pomroy who were involved in a rescue in July 1972. Pomroy, who was 24 at the time, was one of 15 passengers on the schooner Delroy crossing from Merasheen to Arnold’s Cove. continued