Fisheries and Oceans Canada has launched a survey on the Recreational Groundfish Fishery, locally known as the ‘food fishery’. The survey is seeking public input on the rules for this fishery in 2026. Participation is confidential, voluntary, and will remain anonymous. It will take about 15 minutes to complete. Since 2016, the Newfoundland and Labrador food Fishery has been managed using rules including a 39-day season, a daily personal bag limit and a boat limit. Currently,

Backlash has been fierce about the announcement earlier this week on the government's plan to return to 24-hour snow-clearing. The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador accused the government of announcing 24-hour snow clearing on the same 14 routes that already had 24 coverage. They also said that it costs more than their platform said it would. The cost in the Blue Book was based on a 2016 assessment. Online reaction to the announcement was also swift. Newfound News s

On Thursday evening, the RNC observed a vehicle on Lemarchant Road in St. John’s with a false license plate. Police attempted to stop the vehicle, but the female driver sped away. Officers initiated a pursuit, but quickly discontinued the chase due to public safety. Other RNC officers happened to be in the area where the 40-year-old attempted to ditch her vehicle. She was apprehended after a brief struggle with police. During the investigation, it was determined that the vehi

It will be a nice start to the day across Newfoundland and Labrador with most areas expecting sunny skies or a mix of sun and cloud. Winds will also be fairly light. Temperatures across the Island will reach between 3 and 5, across the Big Land, temperatures will be between minus 3 and zero. A low will move through tonight, bringing rain to most of Newfoundland and snow to Labrador. I'll have more details on that in your afternoon update. In the meantime, check your local for

The cost of most fuels is up today. While gasoline saw a decrease of 0.3 cents per litre, diesel on the Island increased by up to 2.5 cents and by 2.7 cents in western Labrador. The price of furnace oil heating fuel on the Island increased by 2.16 cents. Stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador went up by 2.30 cents. Propane went down by 0.9 cents. The Board’s next regularly scheduled price adjustment is on Friday, November 28.