Month: October 2026

1 month ago

No serious injuries following single-vehicle crash on Southern Shore Highway

There were no serious injuries to report following a single-vehicle crash on the Southern Shore Highway early Saturday afternoon. At about 1:30 p.m. emergency crews were called to the highway, just south of Bay Bulls Big Pond. The driver of a southbound sedan had lost control of the vehicle, crossing the road and going down […]

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1 month ago

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP responds to assault, one man arrested

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP arrested a 39-year-old man Thursday evening, after responding a report of an assault in the Hillcrest Road area. Leonard Rich was charged with aggravated assault, and appeared in court Friday. On October 1, shortly before 5:30 p.m., police in Happy Valley-Goose Bay responded to a report of an assault, where the […]

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1 month ago

KinderStart registration opening for Avalon Peninsula families

Registration for KinderStart for children beginning kindergarten in schools on the Avalon Peninsula in September 2027 will take place on Wednesday, October 7, and Thursday, October 8. Families are encouraged to visit the NL Schools website to register. The registration system will open at 9:00 a.m. on October 7 for English and Early French Immersion […]

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1 month ago

NL Liberals launch website for Churchill Falls feedback

The Official Opposition is launching a new online resource, NLHaveYourSay.ca, to give Newfoundlanders and Labradorians a direct opportunity to share their views on the PCs’ new deal with Quebec on Churchill Falls and Gull Island and what should come next.  Liberal Leader John Hogan and Liberal MHAs say they will also be meeting with Newfoundlanders […]

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1 month ago

Anna Moores makes history as first female NL waterbomber captain

A woman from this province just became the first ever female water bomber captain in Newfoundland and Labrador.  Anna Moores made history as the first women in the 60-year history of newfoundland and labrador air services, to qualify as a captain on a CL-415 water bomber.  According to a post by NAPE, Moores completed the proficiency […]

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1 month ago

Province announces support for fire protection vehicles and equipment on west coast

Premier Tony Wakeham announced more than $575,000 under the Fire Vehicles and Equipment Grant Fund to further the province’s platform commitment to creating safer communities for all of us. The announcement included nearly $540,000 for a pumper truck for the Stephenville Fire Department, more than $11,000 for fire equipment for the Cape St. George Fire […]

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1 month ago

Newfoundland and Labrador athlete wins big on international stage

An athlete from this province has returned home a world champion following a remarkable run in Austria. Hady Ghoniem competed for Team Canada at the WMAC World Championships, winning gold in kick light and silver in K-1. Ghoniem, representing Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada, reached the podium twice on the world stage. Ghoniem trains at […]

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1 month ago

Upgrades coming to sewer system in Nain

A combined investment of approximately $3.9 million from the provincial and federal governments and the Inuit Community Government of Nain will help upgrade Nain’s sanitary sewer system, improving reliability and strengthening climate resilience for the community. The project is focused on critical upgrades to the community’s wastewater infrastructure, including replacing damaged sanitary sewer mains and […]

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1 month ago

Regiment riding early momentum into another home weekend with games set for tonight and Sunday

The Newfoundland Regiment is back in action tonight at Mary Brown’s Centre, looking to build on an impressive opening stretch to its second season in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. Newfoundland has collected five points through its first four games, with the club showing plenty of offensive firepower while quickly establishing a strong home-ice […]

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1 month ago

Conservation officers monitoring black bear presence near Rocky Harbour

The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is monitoring reports of a black bear near the Town of Rocky Harbour.  Residents are urged to do their part to help avoid attracting black bears. If you see a bear trap, please stay away from it. Report black bear sightings to the Pasadena Forest Management District Office at […]

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