The province is working to ensure that Newfoundlanders and Labradorians grow more of what we eat and eat more of what we grow through the annual Community Garden Support Program. Applications are now open to help eligible municipalities, schools and community groups establish and enhance new and existing community gardens. There is no deadline to apply; […]
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The Chief Medical Officer of Health is reminding Newfoundlanders and Labradorians of the importance of staying up to date on vaccinations when travelling outside the province. Vaccines are an effective way to prevent the spread of diseases such as measles, influenza, COVID-19 and mpox, which are all circulating internationally. Travel can increase your risk of exposure, especially […]
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The Mushuau Innu First Nation and Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services are advising the public of an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) within the community of Natuashish. To reduce the risk from TB, the Mushuau Innu First Nation and NL Health Services have been actively identifying contacts and potential new cases through contact tracing and supporting access to testing. Facts About TB Individuals who are experiencing symptoms of TB should contact the local community clinic […]
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Canada’s wheelchair curling team won its first Paralympic gold medal in more than a decade today, beating defending champion China 4-3 at the Milano-Cortina Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Skip Mark Ideson delivered the winning shot with 2.8 seconds left on the clock, tapping in the final stone to secure the win after China’s skip […]
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This past December, at the provincial championship, two teams from this province earned the opportunity to compete at the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston Texas from April 29th to May 2nd. This is the most prestigious achievement in the world of youth robotics. This is the largest K-12 robotics competition in the world with over 1,000 teams in attendance. Newfoundland […]
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The SaltWater Community Association is inviting the public to join a community conversation about fairness and inclusion next week. The event, called “Equity in Action,” takes place Thursday, March 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Innovation Hall, Room IIC 2001. Free parking […]
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Prime Minister Mark Carney called the Bay du Nord Project ‘very attractive’ following meetings with energy companies on Saturday morning in Norway. The Prime Minister said he met with Norwegian energy company Equinor Saturday morning to talk about the proposed Bay du Nord oil project off the coast of Newfoundland. “One of the conversations I […]
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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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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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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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