Month: April 2026

4 months ago

Tip from public helps police nab impaired driver

A tip from the public helped police nab a suspected impaired driver in St. John’s over the weekend. Just before 9 o’clock Saturday evening, RNC patrol officers responded to the area of Bay Bulls Road, where someone reported seeing a vehicle swerving all over the road. Officers found the vehicle stuck in a snow bank. […]

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4 months ago

Rain and warm warmer temperatures for eastern portion of province; snow continues in Labrador

ST. JOHN’S/BONAVISTA Today: Periods of rain. Rain mixed with freezing rain early this morning. Fog patches developing this morning. Rainfall amount 5 mm. Wind south 50 km/h gusting to 80 becoming southwest 30 gusting to 60 this morning. High 8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight: Periods of rain ending this evening then partly cloudy. […]

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4 months ago

Stranded passengers headline sparks outrage, and pride in Newfoundland and Labrador

Headlines from outlets like New York Post and People sparked backlash over the Easter weekend in Newfoundland and Labrador. One headline in particular drew attention: “British Airways strands hundreds of passengers on a freezing Canadian island.” The description didn’t sit well with many locals. Many residents took to social media, defending the province as one […]

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4 months ago

Regiment Eliminate Eagles in Game Six and Move on to Second Round of Playoffs

The Newfoundland Regiment are moving on to the second round of the QMJHL playoffs after eliminating the Cape Breton Eagles in game six of their first-round series. The Regiment won handily over the Eagles Sunday afternoon in front of home fans at the Mary Brown’s Centre. It was a 7-3 win for the Regiment, and […]

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4 months ago

Collision near Bull Arm site turnoff closes TCH Saturday night

A serious collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Bull Arm site turnoff Saturday night had the highway closed in both directions for several hours. It happened just before 8 o’clock between Arnold’s Cove and Come-By-Chance. Clarenville RCMP and first responders were at the scene. While the highway remained closed, at around 8:40 p.m., motorists […]

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4 months ago

Tip from public helps RNC nab suspected impaired driver

A tip from the public helped police capture a suspected impaired driver in St. John’s over the weekend. Just before 9 o’clock Saturday evening, RNC patrol officers responded to the area of Bay Bulls Road, where someone reported seeing a vehicle swerving all over the road. Responding officers found the vehicle stuck in a snow bank. […]

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4 months ago

Air Canada CEO announces retirement amid criticism over lack of French

Breaking news out of Ottawa this week. Air Canada chief executive Michael Rousseau has confirmed he will retire later this year. The timing is interesting since he came under fire last week for he failed to deliver a video condolence message in French following a plane crash that claimed the lives of two Air Canada […]

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4 months ago

Clarenville Regional Arts Association reaches major milestone with official incorporation

The Clarenville Regional Arts Association (CRAA) has announced its official transition to a provincially incorporated non-profit organization. This step marks a new chapter for the local arts community, providing the structural foundation needed to expand programming and secure the future of the arts in the region. By becoming an incorporated body, the association is now […]

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4 months ago

Fort Point Lighthouse named finalist for ‘Next Great Save’

The National Trust for Canada, the country’s leading charity dedicated to protecting and promoting heritage places, has announced 12 finalists for the Next Great Save, a national competition that helps restore cherished historic places across Canada. Public voting opens Tuesday, April 7, 2026, with $65,000 in prizes available to support winning projects, including a $50,000 grand prize […]

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4 months ago

HMCS Cabot commemorates 81st anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic today

A ceremony is set for today to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. The event takes place at the Newfoundland National War Memorial, commemorating the service and sacrifice of thousands of Canadians during the Second World War. These Canadians fought valiantly for control of the North Atlantic Ocean to supply the […]

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