Canada has imposed additional sanctions against seven individuals connected to the Iranian regime, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced. The measures were enacted under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations and target individuals allegedly tied to Iranian state bodies responsible for intimidation, violence and transnational repression. The sanctions respond to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s efforts to use repression and violence both within its borders and abroad. The...

Heritage Day is observed on the third Monday in February in several provinces and territories. Heritage Day is intended to recognize Canada’s diverse history, cultures and achievements. While not a statutory holiday nationwide, the day is officially recognized in jurisdictions including Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island, with each province emphasizing its own unique heritage. In Newfoundland and Labrador, Heritage Day has often highlighted the province’s...

ArtsNL has awarded $100,804 in grants to support six artistic tours in schools across Newfoundland and Labrador. The funding, announced Feb. 5, includes support from a $50,000 anonymous donation dedicated to arts in education. The contribution helped expand the reach of this year’s School Touring Program, allowing more students to experience live performances and workshops in their classrooms. The School Touring Program provides grants to professional artists, groups and not-for-profit arts...

The provincial and federal governments have announced disaster relief funding for eligible Newfoundland and Labrador farmers affected by widespread drought conditions in 2025. The initiative is designed to help livestock producers offset the costs of purchasing and transporting animal feed following significant forage losses caused by drought. The AgriRecovery program provides targeted financial assistance to agricultural producers facing extraordinary costs related to disaster recovery. The...

Canada has won another ice hockey game. Canada beat Germany in the quarter-final this evening by a score of 5 to 1. In the first period, Canada secured two goals; in the second period, Canada scored again. By the third period, Canada scored twice more, and Germany scored once. The semifinals take place on Monday.

Firefighters responded to a residential structure fire on Burgeo Street near Canada Drive in St. John's near noon on Saturday. Burgeo Street near Canada Drive is also closed. Smoke can be seen in the area. Use caution as emergency services tend to the scene.

Parliament has passed a new bill, Bill C-19, the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act. The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will provide relief to more than 12 million low- and modest-income Canadians, helping them afford day-to-day essentials starting in the spring of 2026. Bill C-19 will provide a one-time top-up payment to be paid as early as possible this spring—equal to a 50% increase in the annual 2025-26 value of the GST Credit. This will deliver $3.1 billion in...

The federal government is facing renewed criticism over an automatic increase to alcohol excise taxes scheduled to take effect April 1, with opponents arguing the move will add to affordability pressures for consumers and businesses. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to cancel the increase, which would raise federal taxes on beer, wine and spirits by two per cent. “Canadians are struggling with the cost of everything and the federal government...

On February 15, 1982, the semi-submersible offshore drilling unit Ocean Ranger capsized and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean during a powerful winter storm off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, resulting in the deaths of all 84 crew members on board. The rig was described at the time as one of the largest rigs of its kind, had been exploring for oil on the Grand Banks for Mobil Oil of Canada Ltd. when conditions rapidly deteriorated. Weather reports on February 14 warned of an intensifying...

PHOTO: ALC Corven McDonald of Hermitage, N.L., recently had a dream come true when he won the top prize on Set for Life worth $675,000. “I’ve been buying lottery tickets since the first year I started working, over 30 years ago, and Set for Life since they started printing them,” McDonald said. “I always dreamed about winning and financial security.” Winners can choose to receive $1,000 a week for 25 years, or a lump sum payment of $675,000. McDonald opted to receive the lump sum payment....

This evening, Team Canada dominated the Preliminaries in ice hockey, beating Switzerland by a score of 5 to 1. In Period 1, Canada scored two goals, and Switzerland got 1. In Period 2, Canada took another goal, and then two more in the third. Canada had 39 shots on goal, and Switzerland had 25. Canada currently has seven medals, they include three silver and four bronze, putting Canada in 17th place. Norway is the team with the most medals, coming in at 18, eight are gold, three are silver,...

There are widespread power outages across the province this afternoon. Newfoundland Power is reporting outages for thousands of customers, mainly on the Avalon Peninsula, along with Grand Falls-Windsor and Corner Brook. The outage is due to a loss of supply from NL Hydro.

Cloudy conditions are expected tonight across the province with lows just below the freezing mark. Snow is expected tonight in the western areas of Labrador. Up to 5 cm of snow is possible. Lows will range from minus 15 to minus 3.

NL Health Services had to provide a large sum of money after former CEO Pat Parfrey was removed from his post. Parfrey, who earned a salary of $436,000 as CEO under the terms of his employment contract, served a combined 3.7 years (43 months) in senior public service roles within the provincial government and NLHS. Following the end of his employment, Parfrey is owed $242,628.76 in payments, which include severance and earned entitlements such as accrued vacation and statutory holiday pay. Of...

Some flurries are expected across the Avalon and Burin Peninsula. Flurries or rain showers are expected. Along the west coast, snowfall amounts of 2 to 4 cm are forecast in the Port aux Basques area, Corner Brook will see 5 to 15 cm, and St. Anthony will see 2 to 4 cm. Highs from 0 to 3 are expected. Across Labrador, snow is expected for most areas with 5 cm expected. In the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area, 2 to 4 mm of rain is expected. Highs will range from minus 14 to plus 2.

Maximum prices for fuel increased across much of Newfoundland and Labrador early Friday. According to the board, gasoline prices increased by up to 2.3 cents per litre, while diesel fuel on the Island rose by up to 5.7 cents per litre. In Zones 13 and 13a in Labrador, diesel prices climbed by 7.9 cents per litre. Heating fuels also saw increases. Furnace oil on the Island rose by 4.94 cents per litre, while stove oil in Labrador’s Zones 13 and 13a increased by 6.84 cents per litre. Propane...

On February 12th, 2026 at approximately 6:00 p.m. officers with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Operational Patrol Services observed a 43-year-old male in a vehicle in Mount Pearl who was known to be wanted on an outstanding warrant. Male was seen in the area following the arrest of another individual who was also wanted on outstanding warrants. Following an investigation, Police arrested the male without issue. He was held to appear in Provincial Court in the morning.

On February 12th, 2026 at approximately 5:38 p.m. members with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary initiated a traffic stop with a vehicle in the area of Old Placentia Road in Mount Pearl. The vehicle who fled from police was being operated by an individual wanted on outstanding warrants. A Suspect Apprehension Pursuit was initiated once the vehicle failed to stop for Police. The pursuit was quickly terminated due to concerns for public safety. Police say a short time later, the suspect...

On Aug. 14, 2025, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Operational Patrol Services responded to a shooting at a commercial area of Ropewalk Lane where officers located a 40-year-old man with gunshot wounds. Throughout the day, police received reports of erratic driving and hit-and-run collisions involving a pick-up truck that matched the description of that seen fleeing the scene of the shooting. Investigators identified Dylan Walsh as the driver of the vehicle and he and a co-accused were...

While snow will transition to flurries for central and eastern areas with about 2 cm expected, 5 to 15 cm of snow is forecast on the Great Northern Peninsula tonight. Lows from minus 3 to 0 are expected. Tonight, southeastern Labrador and the Churchill Falls area could receive 10 to 15 cm of snow. 2 to 4 cm is expected elsewhere. Lows tonight will range from minus 21 to 0.

One eastbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway near the Rod and Gun Club (Holyrood area) is currently closed to allow for the recovery of vehicles off the roadway. While the TCH remains passable, all drivers are asked to use an abundance of caution in the area. A reminder that the Move Over Law requires you to slow down and move over for emergency response vehicles. Road conditions across parts of Newfoundland are poor this morning due to snow and ice.