St. John’s Pride has announced its key details for the 2026 Pride Festival including dates, theme and grand marshalls. This year’s theme is Party is a Protest and Pride says it reflects the dual nature of pride as both celebration and commemoration. St. John’s Pride also announced its grand marshalls – Overdose Awareness and Response St. John’s. […]
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IronFest is returning in 2026 with a summer concert featuring a lineup of Canadian artists spanning country, Celtic rock and alternative rock, along with a competition to spotlight emerging local talent. The IronFest 2026 concert will take place Aug. 8 at the Labrador City Recreation Area on Booth Avenue. Dean BrodyDean Brody headlines IronFest 2026. […]
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Students in schools across Canada will participate in annual Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM) events hosted by Agriculture in the Classroom-Canada (AITC-Canada) for the entire month of March. CALM is a hands-on program that encourages children to learn about and celebrate agriculture. Agriculture in the Classroom Newfoundland and Labrador (AITC-NL) will deliver this program in […]
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A driver is facing impaired driving charges after police stopped a vehicle in the Conception Bay South area early Saturday morning. Officers pulled over the vehicle around 12:30 a.m. on March 7. The driver was arrested at the scene and charged with impaired driving. The driver was released and is scheduled to appear in court […]
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Fuel prices skyrocketed overnight in Newfoundland and Labrador amid ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. Due to recent commodity market developments, the Public Utilities Board intervened to adjust maximum prices outside its regular pricing schedule for gasoline and diesel motor fuels and furnace oil and stove oil heating fuels in all areas of the province […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador was hit hard in the summer of 2025, when nearly 200 homes were destroyed by fast-moving wildfires in Conception Bay North. Families were forced to evacuate with little notice, and many are still rebuilding. Now, after what feels like snowfall after snowfall, particularly on the Avalon Peninsula, officials say the heavy winter […]
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The Local Service Districts of Mainland and Three Rock Cove on the Port au Port Peninsula will soon be known as a single town. The provincial government has approved the request to incorporate as a new municipality, and are working towards next steps -starting with establishing the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs establishing a […]
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March is Fraud Prevention Month, and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is reminding residents to spot the signs, protect themselves, and report suspicious activities. Criminals are becoming more sophisticated and convincing, targeting people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. The most common frauds include impersonation, romance, investment, and grandparent scams – all which create a […]
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Team Newfoundland and Labrador lived to fight another day at the Montana’s Brier after beating Ontario in the qualification round Friday night. The Brad Gushue rink was pushed to the brink of elimination after losing earlier in the day to Team Dunstone of Manitoba 7-5. But Team Gushue rallied in their second game of the […]
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