In observance of National Indigenous Peoples Day, city offices and Community Centres in St. John's will be closed today. Curbside waste collection will go ahead as scheduled, and the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be open for commercial users only from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All City parking by-laws are still in effect, including paid parking regulations. Street cleaning operations will occur as scheduled. Vehicles that are not removed during the time indicated wi

UPDATE: The TCH near Butterpot Park is now fully reopened to traffic. EARLIER STORY: A motor vehicle collision has closed both westbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway near Butterpot Park. Motorists should expect extended delays in the area for the near future. Please obey all directions from first responders and use caution in the area. An update will be provided when the road reopens.

Newfoundland and Labrador's overall population decline has had an impact on school enrolments in the province. Statistics which date back to 1975 show that the overall number of students in the province is down nearly half from its peak in the 1970s and 1980s. In the 1976-76 school year, there were 157,768 students enrolled across the province. The most recent statistics from the 2024-25 school year show only 63,842 students enrolled. NL School lists a total of 255 schools on

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is reminding cyclists and motorists to follow bicycle safety rules as warmer weather brings more riders onto roads across the province. With children spending more time outdoors during the summer months, bicycle traffic is expected to increase in many communities. The RNC urged motorists to slow down in residential areas, avoid distractions and remain alert for cyclists in an effort to reduce the risk of collisions and injuries. Police also

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has extended the application deadline for the 2026 Job Creation Partnerships program, giving eligible organizations additional time to submit project proposals. The new deadline is July 10, replacing the previous application cutoff date. The Job Creation Partnerships program supports community-based, non-profit projects that provide work experience opportunities for individuals eligible for Employment Insurance benefits. The program is