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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is confirming a case of rabies in a bat in the Trinity Bay area. This is the second detection of rabies in a bat in the province. The first detection occurred in Cartwright in 2004. Rabies is a fatal disease of mammals that is usually spread by the […]
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A 72-year-old Bell Island man has been issued a ticket under the forestry act after RCMP attended an unauthorized fire on his property last week. Police received a call of a potential backyard fire on Dobbins Road on July 10. Officers attended the property to find a wood-burning fire in the backyard of the residence, […]
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