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St. John’s man charged with impaired driving A 52-year-old man has been charged with impaired driving following a traffic stop in downtown St. John’s early Tuesday morning. RNC officers stopped a vehicle at about 2 a.m. on March 10 after suspecting the driver was impaired. The man was arrested and taken to RNC headquarters, where he provided breath samples for analysis. Police said the results were twice the legal limit. He was charged with operation of a conveyance while impaired and operating a conveyance with a blood-alcohol...
10.03.2026 10:31 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Canadian Armed Forces add new naval large tug as fleet modernization continues The federal government says new naval large tugs are helping support the future operations of the Royal Canadian Navy as it modernizes and expands its fleet. The Department of National Defence accepted a third naval large tug in January, the Canadian Forces Auxiliary Vessel Canso . The vessel sailed more than 1,000 nautical miles in 2025 from a shipyard in Île-aux-Coudres, Que., to Halifax. Ownership of the vessel is expected to transfer to the Royal Canadian Navy once crew training is...
10.03.2026 09:33 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Warm weather for your Tuesday A mix of sun and cloud is expected across Newfoundland today. The exception is on the eastern portion of the Great Northern Peninsula where some showers are expected this morning. Winds will be gusty today with gusts up to 70 km/h, except 100 along parks of the west coast. It will also be quite warm today with highs from 5 and 9. Temperatures along the west coast will drop to freezing later this afternoon. In Labrador, coastal and central areas will see snow this morning, which will end this...
10.03.2026 09:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Applications open for livestock insurance program Farmers and producers in Newfoundland and Labrador are being encouraged to apply for a provincial livestock insurance program aimed at protecting farms from losses caused by predators. The program provides compensation to producers for the death or injury of sheep, goats, dairy cattle and beef cattle caused by dogs or other predators. Applications for the program are open, with a deadline of March 31, 2026. Farmers are also asked to consider several federal-provincial Business Risk Management...
10.03.2026 08:34 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Calm weather for the Island overnight, snow in Labrador A few clouds are expected overnight for the Avalon and Central areas. Along the west coast, there is a chance of flurries. Lows will range from minus 2 to plus 3. Across western Labrador tonight, 5 to 10 cm of snow is expected. In the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area, expect snow or rain. Some flurries are expected along the coast. Lows from minus 11 to plus 1 are expected.
09.03.2026 17:34 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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By-elections set for three federal ridings in April Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that federal byelections will be held next month in three vacant parliamentary seats. The vote will take place on April 13 in the ridings of Scarborough Southwest, Terrebonne and University—Rosedale. Scarborough Southwest became vacant after Bill Blair resigned to become Canada’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. University—Rosedale was previously held by Chrystia Freeland. She stepped down from Parliament to become an adviser to Ukrainian...
09.03.2026 10:31 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Fire engulfs home on Mundy Pond Road The St. John's Regional Fire Department and RNC responded to a residential structure fire on Mundy Pond Road at 2:43 a.m. this morning. Firefighters from West End, Central, and Kent's Pond stations responded. When crews arrived, the residence was fully engulfed in flames, and the residences close by had to be evacuated as a precaution.
09.03.2026 09:32 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A mild start to the new week Another mild day is expected across Newfoundland. On the Northern Peninsula, expect 2 to 5 cm of snow this morning; in Corner Brook, 2 cm could fall. There is a chance of flurries or showers in central, and on the Burin and Avalon, some drizzle and fog this morning will gradually clear, but we will remain mostly overcast. Highs will be from minus 4 in the north and 6 on the Avalon Peninsula. Some flurries are expected in Labrador City, with about 2 cm of snow, and winds will also be gusty....
09.03.2026 09:05 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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St. John’s council approves 10-year heritage strategic plan St. John’s city council has unanimously approved a new 10-year strategy aimed at protecting and promoting the city’s heritage. Council voted to adopt the St. John’s Heritage Strategic Plan 2026–2036, which outlines actions to guide heritage conservation, planning and promotion over the next decade. Public consultation on the draft plan took place in June 2025. Feedback was generally positive and included suggestions related to maintaining inventories of historic buildings, demolition...
09.03.2026 08:34 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Jacobs defeats Gushue as Canadian curling legend ends career at 2026 Brier Brad Jacobs kept his championship hopes alive at the 2026 Montana’s Brier on Saturday while bringing an emotional end to one of Canadian curling’s most decorated careers. Jacobs defeated Newfoundland and Labrador’s Brad Gushue 7–5 in the Page 3-4 playoff game at the Mary Brown’s Centre, eliminating Gushue and sending Team Canada into the semifinal round of the national men’s curling championship. The loss marked the final competitive men’s game for Gushue, who had previously announced that...
08.03.2026 13:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Carney wraps up busy week abroad Prime Minister Mark Carney is wrapping up a busy week abroad. The prime minister visited several countries over the past week and met with world leaders. First off, Carney visited India, where he was greeted by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, at Hyderabad House. Both leaders delivered a joint statement, and Canada secured a new partnership with India focused on energy, talent, and technology. Canada and India will conclude a new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement this...
08.03.2026 12:32 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Justice Minister commits to strengthening police oversight Justice and Public Safety Minister Helen Conway Ottenheimer says the provincial government is moving ahead with plans to strengthen police oversight through a more transparent and independent framework. In a statement, Conway Ottenheimer said the government intends to implement community-driven civilian oversight of police services, including the creation of an independent police board. She said the proposed board would be civilian-led, politically neutral and reflective of the province’s...
08.03.2026 11:33 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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NL marks International Women’s Day, recognizing achievements of women The provincial government is marking International Women’s Day by recognizing the achievements and leadership of women across Newfoundland and Labrador. In a statement ahead of the annual observance on Sunday, Women and Gender Equality Minister Lela Evans said the day highlights the many contributions women make in workplaces, communities, families and public life. Evans said women across the province continue to drive progress, strengthen the economy and inspire change. This year’s theme,...
08.03.2026 10:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Minister Evans to Attend Opening of 2026 Labrador Winter Games Labrador Affairs Minister Lela Evans will take part in the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Labrador Winter Games this weekend in Happy Valley–Goose Bay. The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday at 7 p.m. at the E.J. Broomfield Arena as the week-long sporting and cultural event gets underway. The Labrador Winter Games, often referred to as the “Olympics of the North,” run from March 8 to 14 and bring together hundreds of athletes, volunteers and spectators from communities across Labrador. First...
08.03.2026 09:32 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Another NL Win at the Montana's Brier The 2026 Montana's Brier continues in St. John's at the Mary Brown's Centre. Here are some shots from last night. NL vs ON. NL won the game 12-6. Playing today vs Team Canada. The qualifying for the semi-finals takes place today. The Brier concludes on March 8.
07.03.2026 19:03 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Daylight Saving Time Begins Tonight It's that time of year again when we spring our clocks forward by one hour. Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8, when clocks are set one hour ahead at 2:00 a.m. It is a good practice that when you manually adjust clocks, you should also change the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
07.03.2026 12:32 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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WEEKEND WEATHER: Snow for Labrador, Rain for Newfoundland Today, snow is expected across Labrador with up to 10 cm for western areas and 5 cm for the east. Across Newfoundland, a mix of sun and cloud is expected. We flip around the weather on Sunday, fair skies return to Labrador while Newfoundland sees rain and strong winds. 15 to 30 mm of rain is expected along the south coast and 30 to 50 mm for the west coast.
07.03.2026 11:33 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Major increases in fuel prices with more possible Fuel prices increased across most of Newfoundland and Labrador early Saturday after the Public Utilities Board implemented an extraordinary adjustment outside its regular pricing schedule. The board said the change was necessary due to recent developments in global commodity markets that led to sustained increases in fuel benchmark prices. Gasoline prices rose by as much as 12.4 cents per litre. Diesel prices on the island portion of the province increased by up to 26.7 cents per litre, while...
07.03.2026 10:34 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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PHOTO GALLERY: Team Canada vs Team NL Here are some shots of the two Brads at the Brier from yesterday afternoon. Team Canada vs Team NL.
06.03.2026 21:40 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Heavy rain is expected from Saturday Night to Sunday night.
Heavy rain is expected from Saturday Night to Sunday night. YouTube video by Newfound News

Heavy rain is expected from Saturday Night to Sunday night.
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06.03.2026 21:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A calm start to the weekend Calm weather will prevail across the Island portion of the province overnight. Clear skies are expected for most areas. Lows will range from minus 17 to minus 4. In western areas of Labrador, 2 cm of snow is expected. In central and coastal areas, expect partly cloudy skies, with a chance of flurries in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area, with lows ranging from minus 24 to minus 18.
06.03.2026 18:32 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Big game licence draw now open The draw is now open for the 2026-27 big game licence season. Hunters in the province have until May 1, 2026, to apply for moose and caribou licences. Eligible hunters must have a Wildlife Information Management System account to apply for a licence. The total 2026-27 moose quota for the Island of Newfoundland is 28,705 licences, including 20,835 either-sex, 7,390 male-only, and 480 not-for-profit licences. This is an increase of 1,090 licences from 2025-26. In Labrador, 348 either-sex moose...
06.03.2026 12:32 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Woman Charged With Refusing Breath Demand, Assault in Paradise A 52-year-old woman is facing multiple charges following two separate incidents in Paradise on Thursday. Police first responded around 4:21 p.m. on March 5 to a report of a possible impaired driver outside a restaurant in the town. Officers located the driver, a 52-year-old woman, and conducted a roadside investigation. Police say she was asked to provide a breath sample using an approved screening device, but refused. She was charged with refusal to comply with a breath demand. Police also...
06.03.2026 11:33 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Woman Arrested After Disturbance at St. John’s Business A 35-year-old woman was arrested late Thursday night after a disturbance at a business in the centre city area of St. John’s. Officers responded to the call around 11:04 p.m. on March 5. When officers arrived, they located a woman who had allegedly punched a hole in a wall inside the business. The woman was arrested and charged with property damage and breaching a court order. Police transported the accused to the lockup facility, where she was held to appear in court Friday morning.
06.03.2026 10:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Another cold day expected across Newfoundland and Labrador Sunny skies are expected across most of Newfoundland once again today, with gusty winds resulting in cold wind chills today. Highs will range from minus 12 to minus 2. It will be sunny today across Labrador with very cold weather continuing. Wind chills this morning will be in the minus 40s in some areas. Highs will range from minus 20 to minus 12.
06.03.2026 10:03 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Jumps at the pumps with more increases possible There are some large increases in fuel prices this week, with more possible. Gas has increased by 6.7 cents per litre. On the Island, diesel went up 6.4 cents while diesel in western Labrador increased by 4.2 cents. The cost of furnace oil went up 5.50 cents per litre. Stove oil heating fuel in western areas of Labrador jumped by 3.64 cents, and propane heating fuel increased by 0.4 cents. The Board’s next regularly scheduled price adjustment is on Friday, March 13. There is currently a...
06.03.2026 09:36 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Car crashes into Hew & Draw Hotel in Corner Brook The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is advising that West St, in the area of Central St in Corner Brook is closed due to a motor vehicle collision. A vehicle has collided into the Hew & Draw Hotel in Corner Brook and has caused significant damage to the building. Emergency crews with Corner Brook Fire Department along with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and Newfoundland Health Service paramedics also attended the scene. No other information is available at this time.
06.03.2026 00:57 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Biting cold weather to persist tonight Clear and cold conditions are expected across much of Newfoundland tonight, with gusty northwest winds driving wind chill values down into the minus-20s in several regions. In the St. John’s area and across the Avalon Peninsula, skies are expected to be clear this evening before becoming partly cloudy overnight. Northwest winds of about 30 km/h, gusting to 50, will push the temperature down to around –15 C inland, while coastal areas may remain closer to –10 C. Wind chill values are expected...
05.03.2026 19:10 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Driver charged after suspected impaired driving collision in Paradise A 27-year-old man is facing charges after a two-vehicle collision in Paradise on Wednesday evening. The RNC responded to the crash around 7 p.m. on March 4. During the investigation, one of the drivers was suspected to be impaired. The man was charged with refusing to provide a breath sample. No injuries were reported, but both vehicles sustained moderate damage. Police say the accused was released and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. His vehicle was also impounded.
05.03.2026 11:32 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Energy NL welcomes Bay du Nord benefits agreement Energy NL says a benefits agreement signed between the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and project partners Equinor and BP for the Bay du Nord offshore oil development marks an important step toward advancing the project. The industry association said the agreement sets expectations for work to take place in Newfoundland and Labrador and outlines opportunities for companies in the province’s supply and service sector. Energy NL CEO Charlene Johnson said the project is expected to...
05.03.2026 10:33 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1