Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board Craig Pardy has introduced amendments to the Future Fund Act in the House of Assembly. The aim of the amendments is to restructure the fund to better align with the government’s priority to spend smarter. The fund was established by the previous Liberal Government back in 2023, with the intention of setting aside funds – in the form of annual contributions – to strengthen the province’s finances and service debt. The propose

Stormy conditions will end across Newfoundland near or after midnight. Eastern areas will see rain or freezing rain changing to freezing drizzle before ending, while central areas get ice pellets or freezing drizzle, and western/northern regions see snow or flurries. Skies become mostly cloudy overnight. It turns colder everywhere, with lows ranging from about -2 to -6, and brisk northwest winds creating wind chills near -7 to -14. Labrador will see quiet conditions in the we

A 24-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night following an armed robbery at a business in the downtown area. Police responded to the incident around 8:30 p.m. on April 21. The suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes. With assistance from a police K-9 unit, officers located the suspect a short time later. He was taken into custody and held to appear in court the following morning.

Town of Salmon Cove Website The mayor of Salmon Cove and three town councillors have resigned, citing ongoing internal issues they say have prevented the council from effectively governing. In a joint statement released Tuesday evening, the former officials said they stepped down after facing persistent challenges they were unable to resolve, despite efforts that included seeking legal advice. “We took on this role to make positive changes and to stand up for the people of th

U.S. President Donald Trump said that the ceasefire will be extended between the United States and Iran. The ceasefire was set to expire on Tuesday. Trump said the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue. The blockade will continue until a deal is reached with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. It connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, which then leads to the Arabian Sea. At its narrowest point, it’s ab