3 months ago
FFAW and ASP reach shrimp price agreement
As the 2026 fishing season approaches, the FFAW and the Association of Seafood Producers have reached an agreement on the price of shrimp. The average price of shrimp will be $1.80 per pound, up from $1.65 per pound last season. That price is for landed to the plant, and landed in St. Anthony or Port […]
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3 months ago
Crude oil prices surpass US$100 a barrel as Iran war impedes production, shipping
Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel this week, the first time they have crossed that mark since Russian invasion of Ukraine. The war involving Iran has triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, as fears grow over disruptions to energy supplies and key shipping routes in the Middle East. U.S. crude futures climbed […]
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3 months ago
Gas prices spike over 9 cents on Saturday across the province
Motorists will notice a change at the pumps today, as gas is up by more than 9 cents per litre, and diesel has also increased by almost 8 cents per litre. Effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, the changes to maximum fuel prices are asfollows: The Public Utilities Board says these increases are due […]
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3 months ago
Route 490 closed in Stephenville for vehicle recovery
Bay St. George RCMP advises motorists that Route 490 (Stephenville Access Road) is currently closed between Carolina Ave and Harbour Drive, as crews recover a large vehicle. An update will be provided when the road reopens to traffic.
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