A damp and foggy day across much of Newfoundland, with periods of drizzle and showers continuing across most regions before conditions ease into Sunday. St. John’s / Bonavista TodayPeriods of drizzle or showers with fog patches. Rainfall amounts near 2 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h. High 7 in St. John’s and 8 in Bonavista, cooler […]
Read moreThe Bank of Canada is holding its key policy interest rate at 2.25 per cent for the fourth consecutive time. The Central Bank projects inflation will peak around three per cent in April, before declining to its two per cent target early next year. That drop in inflation is based off an assumption that U.S. […]
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The province is inviting applications for the 2026 Summer Camp Inclusion Grant, which helps children with disabilities participate in summer camps across Newfoundland and Labrador. For the 2026-27 fiscal year, the province is expanding the program by investing $150,000 to support more children across Newfoundland and Labrador to participate in summer camps. The grant helps […]
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Clarenville RCMP arrested a 39-year-old man for impaired operation after responding to a report of a single vehicle crash on Route 230 early Thursday morning. On April 30, shortly after 2:00 a.m., Clarenville RCMP received a report of a single vehicle crash on Route 230 near Georges Brook. The Georges Brook Volunteer Fire Department also […]
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Forest fire season is in effect on the Island of Newfoundland beginning today, May 1, until September 30. Forest fire season will be in effect in Labrador from May 15 to September 30. During forest fire season, a permit is required to burn vegetation, wood or paper. Permits are available from provincial Forest Management District Offices. […]
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) will be conducting tactical training in Wabush next week. Residents should not be alarmed if they see an increased police presence in the area of the wastewater treatment building during the afternoons of Monday through Friday (May 4-May 8). Members of the public are asked to avoid the area during […]
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Sheshatshiu RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Etienne Pone. Etienne’s family last heard from him Tuesday, April 30 around 10:00 p.m. He was last seen traveling on foot on Route 520 outside of Sheshatshiu, wearing a black jacket and jeans, brown shoes and a hat, and carrying a red backpack. Police and […]
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Four drivers were stopped for speeding in less than 90 minutes during a weekday traffic patrol in the Clarenville area Wednesday. Two received tickets under the Highway Traffic Act, while the other two were issued warnings for their speed. A fifth driver was also stopped for speeding later that night on the Trans-Canada Highway near Sunnyside and […]
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Finance Minister Craig Pardy addressed the Board of Trade Friday about Budget 2026. He hinted there could be more cost-of-living relief in the fall, perhaps even cheques for residents, if oil prices stay high in the fall. NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.
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