A low-pressure system is forecast to move across Newfoundland today, bringing rain to most of Newfoundland, with the most intense precipitation rates on the west and south coasts. Rainfall forecast: St. John's and vicinity 5–10 mm Gander and vicinity 5–10 mm Grand Falls-Windsor and vicinity 10–15 mm Burin Peninsula / Connaigre 15–25 mm Channel-Port aux Basques and vicinity 20–30 mm Corner Brook and vicinity 10–15 mm The tight pressure gradient around the low indicates windy c

All fuel prices are down today, with gas falling 0.5 cents per litre. On the Island, diesel went down 1.6 cents, and in western Labrador, decreased 0.9 cents. The cost of furnace oil heating fuel on the Island dropped 1.36 cents, and stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador decreased by 0.56 cents per litre. The Board’s next price adjustment is on Thursday, June 25.

A 21-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal impaired driving collision that claimed the life of a 24-year-old man earlier this month in St. John’s. The charges stem from a single-vehicle crash that occurred shortly after 1:30 a.m. on June 12 near the intersection of Mayor Avenue and Newtown Road. Police said four people were inside the vehicle when the collision occurred. One of the occupants, a 24-year-old man, died as a result of his injuries. The three ot

The inflation rate increased 3.2 percent in May, up from a 2.8 percent gain in April. Higher prices for gasoline continued to drive the acceleration. Excluding gasoline, inflation still rose at a faster pace year over year in May at 2.2 percent compared with April, which was at 2.0 percent. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the CPI increased 0.5 percent, largely due to a rise in the recreation, education, reading and transportation components. Shelter prices continue to

A 42-year-old man has been arrested after police responded to a business in the west end of St. John’s for a report of a theft in progress on Monday afternoon. As officers arrived on scene, the suspect was exiting the business. Officers attempted to arrest the suspect, but he fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, officers apprehended the suspect. He was charged with theft under $5000, resisting arrest, failure to comply with a court order and breach of probation. The accu