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Aug 10, 2026
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OPINION: Six cell tower fires put Newfoundland and Labrador’s readiness on trial
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OPINION: Six cell tower fires put Newfoundland and Labrador’s readiness on trial
NL government should test if providers can restore service quickly, whether emergency agencies can continue operating if sites are damaged
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Published Aug 10, 2026
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A targeted arson attack on a cell phone tower in the St. John's in July. Firefighters were dispatched to the…
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