As jet fuel prices have doubled since the start of the Iran conflict and some lower profitability routes and flights are no longer economic, Air Canada is making schedule adjustments. The airline’s Toronto and Montreal services to JFK will be suspended temporarily from June 1, with plans to resume Oct. 25. Any affected customers will […]
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To celebrate the remarkable contributions of seniors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, the province has opened nominations for the 2026 Seniors of Distinction Awards. These awards recognize individuals aged 50 and older who have made a meaningful difference in communities locally, nationally or internationally. Their contributions can be through volunteerism, professional work or community leadership that has benefited groups or individuals in all aspects of society. Residents are encouraged to consider nominating […]
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ParksNL is preparing to open reservations for the 2026 camping season. The reservation system opens on April 22 at 7:00 a.m. (6:30 a.m. for most of Labrador) and reservations can be made by visiting www.nlcamping.ca or by calling 1-877-214-CAMP (2267). Nine parks will be open for the Victoria Day holiday weekend. Clients will notice that Sandbanks and […]
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A remarkable piece of Titanic history is heading to auction A gold watch, awarded to engineer John Richardson of the RMS Carpathia, honours one of the unsung heroes who helped rescue more than 700 survivors in 1912, and it could sell for up to £100,000. Funded in part by a donation from Mrs John Jacob […]
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A bright and mild start for eastern and central areas today, while cloud, drizzle and showers move into western Newfoundland. Here’s your weather forecast. St. John’s / Bonavista TodayMainly sunny. Wind south 20 to 30 km/h gusting to 40 to 50. High 8, cooler near 3 in onshore winds. Wind chill near minus 7 to […]
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A collision in the centre of St. John’s on Saturday evening sent at least one person to hospital. At about 8:45 p.m. emergency crews were called to the intersection of Freshwater Road and Stamps Lane following a two-vehicle collision. The crash, which caused significant damage, sent both vehicles onto a nearby sidewalk before coming to […]
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The Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee is now accepting nominations for 2026 inductees into the Royal St. John’s Regatta Hall of Fame. “Remembering our history and recognizing those who have given to the Royal St. John’s Regatta, not only honours our past, but inspires our future”, said Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee President, Keith White. […]
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A new study posted Monday by the Canadian Medical Association Journal estimates more than 250,000 cancer cases and nearly 90,000 cancer-related deaths in 2026. The data shows higher cancer rates in eastern Canada. According to the study, 42 per cent of people in Canada are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Lung […]
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Bay St. George RCMP is looking to identify a vehicle and driver involved in an incident reported in Stephenville on earlier this month. At approximately 10:05 a.m. on April 2, police received a report of a suspicious occurrence on Gallant Street in Stephenville. The caller observed the driver of a vehicle having a verbal interaction […]
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Last year’s wildfire season was devastating for Newfoundland and Labrador, and with another season fast approaching, there’s a new way for homeowners to protect their property. Wildfire-Score, which first launched in Vancouver in March, lets anyone type in a street address and receive a wildfire risk score for that property. The system runs roughly 30 […]
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