A chilly north to northwest flow continues across the island today, with lingering flurries and showers early, then a turn to cloud and patchy drizzle for many areas. Here’s your weather forecast. St. John’s / Bonavista TodayFlurries or rain showers ending this morning, then cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of drizzle. Risk of […]
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With the provincial budget set for April 29, the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador (RNU) says people across the province are looking for something simple: a healthcare system they can rely on. According to the union, patients are waiting too long for care. Nurses are working short and stretched thin. In many communities, services […]
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Two people were taken to hospital following a hit-and-run collision in the west end of St. John’s on Saturday evening. The incident happened at about 10:45 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Columbus Drive, just north of Topsail Road. The rear-end collision left one vehicle significantly damaged. The driver of a second vehicle involved fled […]
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In celebration of National Volunteer Week and World Wish Month, Make-A-Wish Canada has announced Makenzie and Michelle Puddicombe as the recipients of the Community Impact award for Make-A-Wish NL. Michelle and Makenzie Puddicombe have demonstrated exceptional leadership, compassion, and community impact through the creation and growth of the PINK Invitational Volleyball Tournament – an annual […]
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Canada’s inflation rate jumped in March due to a record surge in fuel costs. The war in Iran sent gas prices soaring last month, and the country’s annual inflation rate tose to 2.4 per cent from 1.8 per cent in February, according to Statistics Canada. According to CTV News, the agency said March saw the […]
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The province was joined by Hope Air CEO Mark Rubinstein to announce a continuing pilot partnership with the national charity. Hope Air provides non-emergency medical travel support to patients in financial need who must leave their communities to access specialized insured medical care. A continuation of the pilot partnership ensures residents facing financial and geographical […]
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The province will deliver the first budget of the new government on Wednesday, April 29. Budget 2026, according to Premier Tony Wakeham, will focus on improving life for the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador and identifying opportunities for the province’s future. Finance minister Craig Pardy will deliver the Budget 2026 speech at 2:00 p.m. (1:30 […]
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N.L. Health Services launched CorCare, the province’s new health information system, at 6:30 a.m. Saturday. In a statement, the health authority said CorCare provides health-care professionals and patients with a single shared digital health record, supporting safer care for patients, smoother transitions between services, and better continuity across hospitals, clinics, continuing care and community care. […]
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Twillingate will host the very first Bergy Days – Twillingate Iceberg Festival on May 8–9, marking the beginning of the iceberg season. While icebergs are never guaranteed – the elusive giants have their own schedule – the festival celebrates the start of the season and the coastal experience that makes Twillingate so distinctive. The two-day […]
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With construction well underway, the provincial government anticipates the new school in Kenmount Terrace to be completed by summer 2027. In June of 2025, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure awarded a $41.9 million contract to Olympic Construction Limited for the construction of a new school for the Kenmount Terrace neighborhood of St. John’s. The […]
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