The province is informing residents that the home heating supplement program is open for applications until Jan. 15, 2027. The home heating supplement for furnace or stove oil is one of the ways the Provincial Government is providing relief from affordability challenges facing residents. Residents can apply online at Home Heating Supplement Program. To ensure the most […]
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A 72-year-old man had his licence suspended after Mary’s Harbour RCMP caught him driving 61km/hr over the posted speed limit on Tuesday afternoon. At 12:50 p.m. on July 14, an officer conducting proactive patrols of Route 510 in the community of Lodge Bay observed a vehicle travelling at 91 km/hr in a 30km/hr construction zone. […]
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Canadian provincial politicians took bigger salaries than American state representatives in 2025, according to a new report from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. “Newfoundland and Labrador MHAs are among the highest-paid politicians in North America and they’re not delivering better results,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director. “Giving bigger paycheques to politicians doesn’t lead to better outcomes for […]
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Placentia-Whitbourne RCMP officers are currently responding to a motor vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Bellevue exit. The road is currently open to traffic, however, police are cautioning all drivers in the Doe Hills area that visibility is extremely limited due to fog and ask all travellers to slow down and exercise extreme […]
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The province has announced an investment of nearly $110,000 to support festivals, celebrations and cultural projects in communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. This is an increase of $43,000 from last year’s funding to support public gatherings that celebrate and preserve local culture through engagement with arts and heritage, while showcasing the creativity, traditions and unique […]
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Mary’s Harbour RCMP suspended the licences of two drivers after they were stopped for excessive speeding on the Trans-Labrador Highway Monday afternoon. At approximately 1:15 p.m. on July 13, an officer on patrol witnessed a vehicle operating at a high rate of speed on the Trans-Labrador Highway (Route 510) near St. Lewis Inlet. A 34-year-old […]
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Ryan Harding, NTV Weather Centre Newfoundland settles in to calmer conditions Thursday after mid-week rain A lot of the island is going to enjoy sun and cloud on Thursday, with daytime highs ranging from the high teens to low twenties. Once the Avalon passes a brief encounter with another passing low-pressure system, it’s off to […]
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Clarenville RCMP continues its search for missing person William Lockyer. Police are sharing a photo of Lockyer’s vehicle, which is blue, not brown as previously reported. The vehicle’s licence plate # is AZM706. Anyone with information about the location of William or this vehicle is asked to contact the RCMP at 1-800-709-7267 (RCMP) as soon […]
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Deer Lake RCMP and the Cormack Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of an off-road vehicle fire Tuesday that resulted in injuries to two youths. Police are reminding off-road vehicle users to put safety first, be prepared and follow the rules and regulations outlined in the Off-Road Vehicles and Highway Traffic Acts. Just before 5:00 p.m. on […]
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The Public Utilities Board has issued an update to fuel prices, and it’s another round of increases at the pumps. The price of gas is up 5.3 cents per litre, diesel rises by 12.9 cents on the island, and furnace oil is up 11.15 cpl. In parts of Labrador, diesel has increased by 12.8 cents […]
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