

This Weekend in NL
Your guide to what’s happening across Newfoundland and Labrador. This weekend (October 2 and 3, 2026) Friday Oktoberfest from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Reid Community Centre in Mount Pearl. Beer from several local craft breweries. This is a 19+ event. Saturday Hub of the Bay Harvest Craft Fair. It takes place at 256 Water Street, Carbonear, from 10 am to 4 pm. Sunday Outdoor Family Fun Day Rotary Sunshine Park in St. John's from 2 to 4 p.m. Perfect for all ages — come play, expl
Oct 21 min read


More than $3.9 million announced for wastewater upgrades in Nain
More than $3.9 million is being invested to upgrade Nain’s sanitary sewer system and improve the reliability of wastewater services in the Labrador community. The joint investment was announced Thursday by MP Philip Earle, provincial Minister Lela Evans and Nain Inuit Community Government AngajukKâk Anthony Andersen. The project includes replacing damaged sanitary sewer mains and manholes, installing inflow protectors and completing surface grading. The governments say the wo
Oct 21 min read


More than $626,000 announced for fire protection in St. Anthony, Port aux Choix
More than $626,000 in provincial funding is being provided to improve fire protection in St. Anthony and Port aux Choix. The funding comes through the Provincial Government’s Fire Vehicles and Equipment Grant Fund. The St. Anthony Fire Department is receiving more than $616,000 toward the purchase of a new pumper truck, while the Port aux Choix Volunteer Fire Department is receiving more than $10,000 for fire equipment. Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Minister Pleaman Forsey
Oct 21 min read


A chance of showers for most of the province
We are looking at showers along the west coast and across the Burin Peninsula today, and there is a chance of showers elsewhere across Newfoundland. Highs will range from 13 to 19. There is a chance of showers across Labrador, with temperatures from 6 to 15.
Oct 21 min read


Winter fuel blending begins for fuels
Gas has increased by 0.6 cents per litre. On the Island, diesel increased by up to 8.8 cents and in western Labrador, diesel increased by 5.9 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island went up by 7.61 cents, while stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador increased by 4.29 cents and propane heating fuel increased by 0.8 cents. These changes are based on the most recently available average market data for September 29 and 30. The Board’s next price adjustment is on Saturda
Oct 22 min read
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