NunatuKavut Community Council Pleased With Federal Candidates’ Commitment to SAR in Labrador

NunatuKavut Community Council Pleased With Federal Candidates’ Commitment to SAR in Labrador

The President of the NunatuKavut Community Council is pleased that all three candidates in the riding of Labrador have confirmed their commitment to primary search and rescue in the region. Labrador, and the entire province, was rocked by the loss of Marc Russell and Joey Jenkins when their vessel the Island Lady suddenly disappeared while fishing off the southeast coast of Labrador in 2021. Marc’s mother Jeannette channeled her grief into leadi…

Canadian Coast Guard opens Search and Rescue stations across Newfoundland

Five Search and Rescue stations across the Island portion of the province are now operational for the 2025 season. The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations in Old Perlican, Twillingate, Port au Choix, St. Anthony, and Corner Brook are now open. The station in Corner Brook is the temporary location for the 2025-2026 season while wharf infrastructure upgrades are ongoing at Lark Harbour. Emergencies on the water can be report…

Search & Rescue stations across NF&L open for 2025 operational season

St. John’s – The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations across Newfoundland and Labrador are now  open for the 2025 season: Old Perlican Twillingate Port au Choix St. Anthony Corner Brook (Temporary location for the 2025-2026 season)* *Please note that while wharf infrastructure upgrades are ongoing at Lark Harbour, our crew will be operating out of Corner Brook at the ...