Month: July 2026

2 hours ago

New pilot program increases Schedevac flights in coastal Labrador

The provincial government has introduced a pilot program to increase Schedevac flights for coastal Labrador communities in an effort to reduce delays and improve access to health care. Minister of Labrador Affairs, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Health and Community Services Minister Lela Evans announced the additional flights on Thursday alongside representatives from Indigenous governments […]

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4 hours ago

Local’s fishing encounter family of whales in CBS

A day on the water cod fishing turned into a show for one local boat operator and friends as a family of whales swarmed around the boat, preventing them from moving too far. The operator, said he was afraid he would injure one of them, and slowly took his time leaving the area. He took […]

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4 hours ago

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.25%

The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25 per cent, noting the economy is showing signs of improvement despite months of sluggish growth. In its latest policy report, the Bank of Canada says inflation is easing and consumer spending has remained resilient. However, it warns that uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs […]

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4 hours ago

Province commits to enhanced wildfire suppression and emergency services resources for Labrador 

The province is further enhancing wildfire suppression and emergency service resources in Labrador.   Minister Forsey made the announcement in Labrador West, joined by Labrador West MHA Joe Power, Wabush Mayor Gertie Canning, and Labrador City Mayor Jordan Brown.  To further support wildfire suppression resources in Labrador, the province will:  “In the past days and weeks, […]

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4 hours ago

RCMP brings back positive ticket program for Labrador youth

The RCMP is bringing back its positive ticket program for the summer, recognizing young people across Labrador for their positive actions. The Criminal Prevention and Victim Assistance Group with the RCMP’s Labrador District Community Policing Services will be looking for youth who demonstrate kindness, safety and leadership throughout the summer. Young people who are caught […]

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5 hours ago

New mini-series based in NL coming to Netflix this fall

A new mini-series is coming to Netflix this fall, and you may want to keep your eyes peeled for this one. This new series was shot right here in the province, and it’s based here too. It’s about a small Newfoundland town where a mysterious sea creature appears, and a hard-bitten fisherman must fight to […]

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5 hours ago

Kesha kicks off Churchill Park Music Festival with sold-out show, The Chicks take the stage tonight

Thousands of music fans packed Churchill Park in St. John’s Friday night as pop superstar Kesha officially kicked off the 2026 Churchill Park Music Festival, launching what promises to be one of the biggest weekends of live entertainment in Newfoundland and Labrador this summer. Fans of all ages filled the park, singing and dancing along […]

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6 hours ago

Lane closures at Whitbourne underpass beginning July 20

Motorists are advised that bridge repair work will begin at the Whitbourne Underpass, located at the interchange of the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) and Route 80, on Monday, July 20 and is expected to continue until September 30, 2026. To accommodate the work, the southbound lane on Route 80 toward Whitbourne and the centre turning lane […]

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6 hours ago

RCMP investigating possible drug-impaired driving after traffic stop near Holyrood

RCMP are investigating a possible case of drug-impaired driving after a traffic stop near Holyrood on Thursday night. Police say officers with the Holyrood detachment and RCMP Traffic Services stopped a vehicle on Route 63, also known as Avondale Access Road, at about 10:30 p.m. Officers noticed an open container of alcohol in the vehicle […]

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St. John's
6 hours ago

Weather Forecast: Saturday, July 18

Warm, mainly dry weather will continue across much of Newfoundland and Labrador today before cloud, rain and stronger winds spread into western regions overnight and across more of the province on Sunday. Here’s your weather forecast. St. John’s / Bonavista TodayA mix of sun and cloud gives way to clearing late this afternoon in Bonavista, […]

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