Month: May 2025

1 year ago

State of emergency and evacuation order lifted after Adam’s Cove wildfire

The province is advising residents of Small Point–Adam’s Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove and Western Bay that the evacuation order and State of Emergency is lifted effective immediately. All residents are permitted to return to their properties via established checkpoints. Residents are advised to exercise caution when returning to their properties, and to follow guidance provided by local emergency […]

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1 year ago

A potent late season winter storm will bring snow and wind to Labrador on Mother’s Day

A significant winter storm is on track to impact portions of Labrador from Sunday morning through early Monday. While it may be spring on the calendar, this system will bring a solid dose of winter weather to several areas just in time for Mother’s Day. The Environment and Climate Change Canada Weather Office in Gander […]

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1 year ago

John Hogan sworn in as province’s 15th premier with multiple changes to cabinet

John Hogan was formally sworn in Friday morning as the 15th premier of Newfoundland and Labrador with several changes to the provincial cabinet. “This new cabinet reflects our belief in the promise of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is an honour of a lifetime to serve as the province’s 15th Premier, and I am committed to delivering […]

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1 year ago

Two suspended drivers stopped by RCMP in Cormack and Deer Lake, vehicles seized

Two suspended drivers, one located in Cormack and the other in Deer Lake, were stopped by police on May 8. Both vehicles were seized and impounded. At approximately 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, while on patrol in Cormack, officers observed a known suspended driver operating a vehicle on the Main Road. The driver attempted to evade police, […]

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1 year ago

Gardeners gathering event in St. John’s later this month

There will be a Gardeners Gathering event on Tuesday, May 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre. The City of St. John’s has partnered with Food First NL to host the event. The event will feature expert tips and resources from local organizations, interactive activities like a seed swap, flower […]

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1 year ago

Government announces support towards new Amelia Earhart Statue

Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Pam Parsons has announced $50,000 to the Town of Harbour Grace towards the building of a replacement statue of aviator Amelia Earhart. This funding will help initiate the planning to replace the statue that was stolen from the Spirit of Harbour Grace Park in late April. Once the […]

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1 year ago

Howell highlights Reading Bursary Program for educators

Minister of Education Krista Lynn Howell is reminding educators of a professional development opportunity for teachers and administrators.  The Reading Bursary Program is available to teachers who are enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Education program or the Master of Education program at Memorial University.  The department provides educators with a $500 bursary up to […]

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1 year ago

Mostly good driving conditions across the province

Roads are bare across the Island this morning with a few wet sections. In Labrador, the highway from Cartwright Junction to Lodge Bay is snow-covered. From Lodge Bay to Red Bay, the roads are partly snow-covered with icy patches. Elsewhere across Labrador, roads are bare. The MV Qajaq W begins its Spring schedule today. All […]

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1 year ago

Most fuel prices are down today

The vast majority of fuel prices are down today. Gas decreased by 1.4 cents per litre. Diesel on the Island decreased by up to 5.3 cents, and in fuel Zones 13 and 13a, diesel decreased by 4.7 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island dropped 4.56 cents. Stove oil heating fuel in Zones 13 […]

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1 year ago

Premier-designate John Hogan and Cabinet to be sworn in today

John Hogan will be sworn in as the 15th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador today at 10:00 a.m. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Government House. At the same time, a cabinet swearing-in ceremony will also take place. Hogan will be available for questions after the cabinet swearing-in ceremony.

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