Great Big Sea were performing on the waterfront in front of 90,000 revelers as the display was happening. The Spencerian Condominium destroyed by fire. Luckily, nobody was injured but dozens were left homeless.
Fire is always a concern for residents of the downtown area.
A Canadian Coast Guard ship involved in training excercises off Cape Spear. After she left Newfoundland she ran aground in the St. Lawrence River. A rough day at Cape Spear, the most easterly point of land in North America. Looking east just after sunrise. We're the first in North America to see the sun each day.