The Newfoundland and Labrador government is providing an additional $400,000 to the Lionel Kelland Hospice in Grand Falls-Windsor through Budget 2026. The funding brings the province's total contribution to the hospice to $2.7 million for 2026-27, up from its regular annual funding of $2.3 million. The announcement was made by Premier Tony Wakeham, Social Supports and Well-Being Minister Chris Tibbs and Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Minister Pleaman Forsey. The Lionel Kella

Rainfall amounts of 2 mm are expected late in the day in Corner Brook. Port aux Basques will see rainfall amounts of 5 to 10 mm and wind gusts up to 110 km/h. Marystown is looking at 2 mm later today with wind gusts up to 60. There is a chance of showers in central and on the Avalon Peninsula. Conditions will be fair on the Great Northern Peninsula. Highs will range from 9 to 14. Across Labrador, it will be wet in western areas. Labrador City will see rainfall amounts of 5 to

Registration for KinderStart is opening this week for children who will begin kindergarten at schools on the Avalon Peninsula in September 2027. Families can register online beginning at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, with registration remaining open Thursday, October 8. Registration applies to children entering English and Early French Immersion programs. Children must be five years old on or before December 31, 2027, to be eligible for KinderStart. Families registering wil

The Seniors’ Advocates for British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba and New Brunswick are calling for action to address barriers affecting older adults across Canada. The joint statement was issued on National Seniors Day and the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, highlighting concerns about affordable housing, income and access to health-related services. The advocates say many seniors are providing important support to their families, neighbours

The Newfoundland Regiment overcame an early deficit to defeat the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 3-2 in overtime Saturday night at Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s. Rouyn-Noranda strikes first just over six minutes into the game when Charles Laforest puts the Huskies ahead 1-0. Newfoundland responds midway through the second period, with Dmitry Kubantsev scoring to tie the game. The Huskies regain the lead before the end of the period as William Vezina makes it 2-1 heading into the s