Bay St. George RCMP is investigating a break, enter and theft from a gas station in Stephenville during the early morning hours of February 9, 2026. At approximately 4:17 a.m. on Monday, Bay St. George RCMP responded to a break and enter at the Bargain Center gas bar on Carolina Avenue in Stephenville. Video surveillance from the incident shows three masked suspects using an item and their feet to smash the front glass window of the store to gain entry. Once inside the suspects caused further...

An area of low pressure will move across the Island portion of the province tonight. Snowfall amounts for most areas will be fairly light, with only about 2 cm expected; higher amounts are expected on Thursday. Lows from minus 3 to 0 are anticipated. Snow is expected tonight along coastal and central Labrador. Snowfall amounts of 2 cm are expected. Cloudy periods are expected for western areas. Lows will range from minus 25 to minus 4.

The Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador is raising concerns about Memorial University’s decision to suspend the three-year accelerated option of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, questioning how the move aligns with the province’s ongoing nursing shortage and access to health care. Union president Yvette Coffey said any reduction in pathways into the nursing profession should be carefully scrutinized, particularly as hospitals and community health services across the...

The City of St. John’s is launching a new educational toolkit and a series of information sessions aimed at helping seniors and older adults recognize, prevent and report financial fraud. The initiative, supported by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program, includes a comprehensive resource designed to raise awareness of financial abuse, scams and fraud that commonly affect older people. “Financial scams can have a serious impact on seniors’ independence, confidence and...

The RCMP were called to a confirmed active shooter incident at the Tumber Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia on Tuesday. As a result of the incident, nine people were killed, and 25 others were injured. In the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, police found six victims; another succumbed to their injuries on the way to the hospital. Two more people were found dead inside a residence. The suspect is believed to have taken their own life. Tumbler has a population of 2,399.

It looks like we will see some snow and rain over the Avalon Peninsula today. In central areas, some snow is expected with up to 2 cm expected. Sunny breaks are expected along the south and west coast. Highs today will range from minus 1 to plus 2. Up to 5 cm of snow is expected today for the Nain area. There will be a chance of flurries elsewhere across Labrador with temperatures ranging from minus 17 to minus 4.

Today, the RCMP's Emergency Response Team will be conducting explosives training in Paradise between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and on Thursday, February 12, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Training will take place near the former City Sand and Gravel facility, off Topsail Road. During this time, residents in the area may see an increased presence of RCMP vehicles and officers, including officers in tactical gear. Those living or working in the area, or travelling on the Outer Ring Road near the...

There is a chance of flurries tonight across most of the Island portion of the province, with lows ranging from minus 3 to 0. In Labrador, expect a chance of flurries for coastal and central sections. It will be clear in Western areas. Lows from minus 25 to minus 4 are expected.

Four drivers were arrested for impaired operation during RCMP traffic stops in Hopedale, Spaniard’s Bay, Port au Port and Gander over the weekend. On Saturday, February 7 at approximately 5:47 p.m., Hopedale RCMP received a call about a man operating a snowmobile while impaired. Officers located the snowmobile and the driver, a 56-year-old man at a nearby residence, and observed signs of impairment by alcohol. The operator was arrested and transported to the local detachment where he provided...

The provincial government says the 2025 Jeux du Canada Games delivered significant economic benefits to Newfoundland and Labrador, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity and leaving a lasting legacy for the province. Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Minister Andrea Barbour said the Games produced a strong return on investment, citing findings from Sport Tourism Canada’s STEAMPRO economic impact assessment. The report attributes the impact to visitor spending,...

On a national scale, influenza activity continued to decrease this past week. Indicators of RSV activity were either increasing or stable and indicators of COVID-19 activity were decreasing or stable. Between November and January, the Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network estimates that the risk of medically-attended influenza A(H3N2) illness was reduced by 40% among vaccinated relative to unvaccinated individuals. In this province, the percentage of tests positive for severe...

File Photo: Newfound News/Leona Rockwood The Newfoundland Drag Awards are set to return in 2026, recognizing drag artists from across Newfoundland and Labrador for excellence, creativity and community impact. The annual, community-driven event celebrates performers at all stages of their careers, with award categories including Most Authentic Drag Artist, New and Emerging Drag Artist, the Drag is Art Award and others. Nominations are free and open to the public, with self-nominations...

A 30-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning after attempting to flee police during a traffic stop in Mount Pearl. RNC officers attempted to stop a vehicle around 1:50 a.m. on Feb. 10 in the area of Topsail Road. Police said the driver sped away at a high rate of speed before travelling up the road to an area where multiple police vehicles had just concluded a separate investigation. With no avenue to continue, the driver stopped the vehicle and was taken into custody. Police charged...

A mix of snow, flurries and milder temperatures is forecast across Newfoundland and Labrador on Tuesday, with conditions varying significantly by region. In Labrador, colder air remains in place. Temperatures are expected to hover near -15 C in Labrador City and around -13 C in Churchill Falls, with periods of snow. Nain is forecast to see snow and blowing snow, with temperatures near -4 C. Happy Valley-Goose Bay is expected to sit near the freezing mark, with light snow possible. On the...

Due to recent commodity market developments, the Public Utilities Board intervened and adjusted maximum prices outside its regular pricing schedule for diesel motor fuel and furnace oil and stove oil heating fuels in all areas of the province except Zones 10, 11, 11a, 11c, 12 and 14. No extraordinary maximum price adjustments were implemented for gasoline motor fuels or propane heating fuel at that time. Changes to maximum fuel prices were as follows: • diesel motor fuel on the Island...

Premier Tony Wakeham has appointed Keith Sullivan as deputy minister of the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture. In a statement issued today, the premier said Sullivan’s appointment reflects the government’s focus on strengthening the province’s fishing and aquaculture industries and working collaboratively with harvesters, workers and producers. Sullivan has spent his career in the fishery. He previously served as president of the Fish, Food and Allied Workers union and most recently as...

RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with multiple break and enters in the Conception Bay North area. Justin King of Western Bay was arrested Thursday by RCMP East District’s General Investigation Section and Harbour Grace RCMP as part of an ongoing offender management initiative in the Trinity–Conception District. Police say King was taken into custody on Feb. 5 after officers determined he was in breach of court-ordered release conditions. A search...

Tonight, flurries are expected for most of the Island. Most areas will receive about 2 cm of snow. For some interior sections, 5 to 10 cm is expected. Overnight lows will range from minus 1 to plus 2. Across Labrador, it will be a similar story with 2 cm of snow expected for most areas. Lows from minus 21 to minus 1 are expected.

A 27-year-old woman was arrested late Sunday night after allegedly fleeing police and crashing her vehicle on Logy Bay Road in St. John’s. RNC officers attempted to stop a vehicle around 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 near the intersection of Logy Bay Road and Harding Road. Police say the driver failed to stop and accelerated to speeds exceeding 115 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone. Officers did not pursue the vehicle due to public safety concerns. Several minutes later, police observed the vehicle...

The federal government is investing $800,000 toward the construction of a new Regional SPCA St. John’s Community Engagement Centre, a project expected to open later this year. The funding was announced Friday by federal Minister Joanne Thompson alongside SPCA St. John’s board chair Amanda Buis. The new 10,000-square-foot facility will serve as both a modern animal shelter and an accessible, multi-purpose community space for residents of St. John’s. The centre is expected to host inclusive...

A 46-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning following a disturbance at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s. RNC officers responded to the hospital around 5:50 a.m. on Feb. 8 after reports that a man was allegedly threatening security guards and other staff members. Officers located the man at the scene and arrested him without incident. He was transported to the St. John’s lockup. The man has been charged with uttering threats, causing a disturbance and failing to comply with a...

Most areas of Newfoundland will see snow today. Most areas will only see about 2 to 4 cm; however, some areas, particularly along the north coast and the Great Northern Peninsula, could see 5 to 10 cm of snow. Highs today will range from minus 1 to plus 1. Across Labrador, expect 2 cm of snow for most areas. Snow will change to rain over the Happy Valley-Goose Bay region. Highs between minus 14 and plus 2 are expected.

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