An area of low pressure will send precipitation across Newfoundland overnight. It will be cloudy across Newfoundland with widespread precipitation developing this evening or overnight. Coastal areas (including St. John’s and the Avalon) will see freezing rain changing to rain, while inland areas turn to snow, ice pellets, or mixed precipitation (2–5 cm in many areas). Temperatures range from around 0°C near the coast to -6°C inland. Partly cloudy skies are expected across Lab

Craig Pardy, Minister of Finance, will deliver the first budget of the new government on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Pardy will deliver the Budget 2026 speech at 2:00 p.m. (1:30 p.m. in most of Labrador).

The Canadian Armed Forces has recorded its highest level of recruitment in more than 30 years, surpassing its annual target for a second consecutive year. The Department of National Defence says 7,310 new members were enrolled in the Regular Force during the 2025–26 fiscal year, exceeding the target of 6,957. Defence Minister David McGuinty said the increase builds on recent efforts to strengthen recruitment, including changes to military pay and compensation announced last y

A 28-year-old woman was taken into custody Monday afternoon following a report of threats in downtown St. John’s. RNC officers responded to a residence at about 3:45 p.m. after receiving a complaint involving threats of death and bodily harm. Police said officers spoke with the complainant and witnesses at the scene. As a result of the investigation, the woman was arrested and charged with uttering threats, breach of a release order and breach of probation. She was held in cu

Rain is expected over the Avalon Peninsula today, and this afternoon, the rain may change to freezing rain. Accumulations of 2 to 4 mm are expected. Sun and cloud is expected elsewhere across the Island today. Highs from 0 to 6 are expected. Across Labrador today, a mix of sun and cloud is expected this morning before clouds move in this afternoon. There is a chance of flurries in Nain. Temperatures will range from minus 5 to minus 1.