Month: March 2026

1 month ago

Tentative agreement reached with Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association

The provincial government and the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association have reached a tentative agreement for the continued delivery of the province’s dental programs: the Children’s Dental Program, the Adult Dental Program, and the Surgical Dental Program. In the coming days, new memorandums of agreement will be signed for the period April 1, 2026, to […]

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1 month ago

Whitbourne RCMP seeking public’s assistance locating suspect in gas station theft

Whitbourne RCMP is investigating a report of a theft from a local gas station Friday afternoon, and are looking for the public’s assistance identifying a vehicle and woman captured on surveillance. Shortly before 1:00 p.m. on March 27, police received a report of a theft from the North Atlantic in Whitbourne. A store employee reported […]

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Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP charges man with resisting arrest

Police charged a 54-year-old man with resisting a peace officer after an altercation during the execution of a warrant on Thursday afternoon. Around 12:30 p.m. on March 26, officers attended a home in Doyles to execute both a civil and criminal warrant. The subject of the warrant – a 54-year-old man – failed to comply […]

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Police look to confirm unknown woman’s well-being after incident in Stephenville

Bay St. George RCMP are looking to speak with an unknown woman involved in an incident reported in Stephenville Friday morning. Police are hoping to confirm her identity and well-being as soon as possible. At about 10:05 a.m. on March 27, 2026, police received multiple reports of a woman who appeared to be in distress, […]

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1 month ago

Federal government announces cuts to crab quotas

Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced that the 2026 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the Newfoundland and Labrador Snow crab fishery will be 61,004 tonnes, representing a 3 per cent decrease from 2025. Snow crab is one of Canada’s most lucrative fisheries, representing over $700 million to the Newfoundland and Labrador economy in 2025. Two […]

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1 month ago

Large Boulder falls into road in CBN community

Motorists in a Conception Bay North community came up on a surprise when a large boulder tumbled into the roadway and laid to rest in the lane. The rock was spotted on the coastal road through Bishops Cove near Upper Island Cove. This photo was taken by Mayor Gary Smith. The rockfall happened just on […]

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Clarenville RCMP seizes vehicle from suspended driver

Clarenville RCMP seized a vehicle from a 34-year-old suspended driver during a traffic stop early this morning. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on March 27, a Clarenville RCMP officer patrolling the eastbound Trans-Canada Highway observed a vehicle being operated by someone they recognized as a prohibited driver. A traffic stop was initiated and police confirmed that […]

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1 month ago

Cape Breton beats NL Regiment in playoff opener at Mary Brown’s Centre

The Newfoundland Regiment dropped a tight contest 3-2 to the Cape Breton Eagles on Thursday night at the Mary Brown’s Centre in the opening game of the QMJHL playoffs. Newfoundland captain Justin Larose opened his team’s playoff account with a powerplay strike 6:18 into the game to make it 1-0 Regiment. Maddex Marmulak scored the […]

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1 month ago

Mount Pearl-Paradise Chamber of Commerce celebrates 2026 Best in Business Awards Gala

The Mount Pearl-Paradise Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the success of this year’s Best in Business Awards Gala, held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Reid Centre in Mount Pearl and hosted by the charismatic Keith Power, the evening brought together over 200 attendees to celebrate the excellence, innovation, and resilience of […]

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1 month ago

NL Gulf Ferry Coalition meets with federal government in Ottawa

The NL Gulf Ferry Coalition, a group of industry leaders advocating for the growth of Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy and improved transportation connectivity, recently travelled to Ottawa to push for more reliable and sustainable ferry capacity within Marine Atlantic’s ferry system. During the visit, coalition members met with representatives from the Prime Minister’s Office, Transport […]

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