As the 2026 fishing season approaches, the FFAW and the Association of Seafood Producers have reached an agreement on the price of shrimp. The average price of shrimp will be $1.80 per pound, up from $1.65 per pound last season. That price is for landed to the plant, and landed in St. Anthony or Port […]
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Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel this week, the first time they have crossed that mark since Russian invasion of Ukraine. The war involving Iran has triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, as fears grow over disruptions to energy supplies and key shipping routes in the Middle East. U.S. crude futures climbed […]
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Motorists will notice a change at the pumps today, as gas is up by more than 9 cents per litre, and diesel has also increased by almost 8 cents per litre. Effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, the changes to maximum fuel prices are asfollows: The Public Utilities Board says these increases are due […]
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Bay St. George RCMP advises motorists that Route 490 (Stephenville Access Road) is currently closed between Carolina Ave and Harbour Drive, as crews recover a large vehicle. An update will be provided when the road reopens to traffic.
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It will soon cost a little more to renew your passport, as most passport and travel document fees will be going up on March 31. The fees for five and 10-year passports will be increasing by a few dollars, bringing the cost for a new 10-year adult passport to $163.50, and $122.50 for a five-year […]
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Music fans will not have to wait much longer to find out who is taking the stage at the George Street Festival this summer. Organizers say the lineup for the 41st annual event will be announced soon. The festival runs seven nights, Thursday, July 30 to Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in downtown St. John’s. The […]
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Early Saturday morning police arrested and charged a 35 year-old-man with impaired driving in Conception Bay South. At 2:15am, police were flagged down and were requested to assist with a vehicle stuck in a snow bank in the CBS area. The 35 year old male driver was found to be impaired and was subsequently charged […]
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A new statement from Memorial University’s Board of Regents says the institution will stay neutral on current issues. The statement, which was first considered by the board late last year, says the university and officers of the university will not take positions on current issues, in an effort to support differing opinions. The university says […]
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The 2026 U15 and U13 AAA Female League Playdowns are being played this weekend. The U15 is being hosted by Gander, while the U13 goes in St. John’s. Under-15 Playdowns The championship will feature the province’s top 13 and 14-year-old female players representing four regional teams. The teams competing this weekend are: The Eastern Ice […]
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Canada advanced to the gold medal game of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games with a 4-2 semifinal victory over China at Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Friday night. Liam Hickey netted a goal and added two assists for Canada. Canada improved to a perfect 4-0 after dominating in the roubd-robin. It sets the stage for […]
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