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Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Looking to shred in Labrador West? A local skate park is getting a huge upgrade
Skateboarders looking for a place to shred in Labrador City will soon be able to hit the ramps at the town's newly upgraded skate park. In May the town awarded a $1.28 million contract to Drop In Skateparks to revamp the ramps available to skaters, which will transform above ground ramps into a formed concrete skate pad. Jim Dobbin, president of the Trick Lane Skateboard Association, said skaters are hoping the park can be opened by the start of the new school year. "From day one, we'd always like to see an urban park, like a street park with features that you would see around towns or cities," Dobbin told CBC Radio's Labrador Morning. "It was very exciting news. Skateboarding was the initial start of our association … [but] every kid in town now got some sort of wheels. And they're going to get a new park to get to their next level." The desire for a skate park has been there since the association began in 2005, Dobbin said. The association's original executive still remains in place, he added, and have finally seen their goal come to fruition. It comes as skateboarding continues to gain popularity in the region. Dobbin said he's seen the sport grow both locally and around the world in recent years, highlighted by the introduction of skateboarding as an Olympic sport in 2020. "[It's] important, I think, for, you know, the younger generation to have a place to call their own. And to be outside and videotaping, putting music to their videos that they're landing some tricks. To me, it's long overdue." Dobbin said he's excited to see Labrador City have a place for riders of all skill levels to develop their skills. Download our to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our . Click .
CBC
02-08-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Looking to shred in Labrador West? A local skate park is getting a huge upgrade
Skateboarders looking for a place to shred in Labrador City will soon be able to hit the ramps at the town's newly upgraded skate park. In May the town awarded a $1.28 million contract to Drop In Skateparks to revamp the ramps available to skaters, which will transform above ground ramps into a formed concrete skate pad. Jim Dobbin, president of the Trick Lane Skateboard Association, said skaters are hoping the park can be opened by the start of the new school year. "From day one, we'd always like to see an urban park, like a street park with features that you would see around towns or cities," Dobbin told CBC Radio's Labrador Morning. "It was very exciting news. Skateboarding was the initial start of our association … [but] every kid in town now got some sort of wheels. And they're going to get a new park to get to their next level." The desire for a skate park has been there since the association began in 2005, Dobbin said. The association's original executive still remains in place, he added, and have finally seen their goal come to fruition. It comes as skateboarding continues to gain popularity in the region. Dobbin said he's seen the sport grow both locally and around the world in recent years, highlighted by the introduction of skateboarding as an Olympic sport in 2020. "[It's] important, I think, for, you know, the younger generation to have a place to call their own. And to be outside and videotaping, putting music to their videos that they're landing some tricks. To me, it's long overdue." Dobbin said he's excited to see Labrador City have a place for riders of all skill levels to develop their skills.
CBC
29-06-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Multiple fire bans in effect across N.L. as areas reach extreme risk of forest fire
Social Sharing Multiple towns across the province have put in fire bans just days before Canada Day celebrations kick off. Newfoundland and Labrador's fire hazard map, last updated on Sunday at 2:10 p.m., indicates high and very high ratings for many parts of the province. Three areas, near Burgeo, Baie Verte and Hopedale, all have extreme ratings. In Labrador, Labrador City and Wabush have posted fire bans on social media. "This ban includes open burning, fireworks, backyard fire pits, wood/coal burning BBQs, cooking stoves and backyard smokers that use fuels such as wood and briquettes," Labrador City wrote in a social media post. The Baie Verte Fire-Rescue, Springdale Volunteer Fire Department and South Brook Volunteer Fire Department have also used social media to issue fire bans. This area is at extreme risk of fire and has dangerous forest conditions. According to the provincial government website, an extreme rating means new fires will start easily, so many forest-related activities will be banned for public safety. In the Eastern Avalon region, which has a very high fire hazard rating, the Torbay Volunteer Fire Department and the Pouch Cove Fire Department have issued fire bans on social media. "Our area has moved to the Very High fire index which means no open fires allowed, as per the forest fire index," the Torbay Volunteer Fire Department wrote in its post. "Everything is very dry at this time and a forest fire risk is high."
CBC
27-05-2025
- Science
- CBC
Labrador City fire department adds hovercraft to firefighting arsenal
When you hear the word 'hovercraft,' you might think of a futuristic vehicle that can travel by land and sea, but in the real world it can be a lifesaving search and rescue tool. As the CBC's Darryl Dinn explains, firefighters in Labrador City are already using one.
