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CBC
a day ago
- General
- CBC
'When they see the truck pull up, I think you see the smiles.' Volunteers bring hot meals to first responders battling the wildfires
The CBC's Henrike Wilhelm spoke with volunteers in Old Perlican, who are providing first responders with hot meals, while they continue to battle the out of control wildfire in Conception Bay North.


CBC
3 days ago
- Business
- CBC
N.L. food truck owner says the volunteer firefighters are the heroes — the least he can do is feed them
Don Watkins has four ovens in his camper that is Sliceberg Pizza, his mobile business in Old Perlican. He says while he delivered pizzas early on in the firefighting efforts, he has now diversified the menu. Watkins tells the CBC's Heather Hiscox that other local businesses are stepping up too, and it's the volunteer firefighters that deserve the credit and spotlight.


CBC
3 days ago
- General
- CBC
‘Does the soul good': N.L. community feeds firefighters protecting province
As wildfires rage, the Baccalieu Lions Club in Old Perlican, N.L., is helping organize community efforts to feed firefighters in the area.