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

One person was taken to hospital on Saturday after being struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Topsail Road and Karwood Drive in Paradise. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 5:58 p.m. on Saturday evening. Crews arrived and treated the male who appeared to be riding a bicycle. The male, who was lying in the road, was placed on a stretcher and taken to hospital with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle that collided

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is reminding motorists to slow down and drive cautiously in construction zones after officers observed multiple traffic violations in the Corner Brook area. The RNC said it has increased patrols in a construction zone on the Trans-Canada Highway between Corner Brook and Humber Valley Resort. Officers have issued multiple tickets to drivers for speeding and passing in a no-passing zone. Police said traffic enforcement efforts will continue t

The Oil and Gas Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador has launched the next stage of plans for a proposed floating dry dock at the Bull Arm Fabrication Site, issuing a request for expressions of interest to gather industry feedback on an early engineering study for the project. The provincial government said the initiative is intended to create jobs, attract investment and expand Newfoundland and Labrador's marine industrial capabilities. The request for expressions of int

Motorists in Newfoundland and Labrador saw a significant increase in gasoline prices on Friday, while most other fuel products decreased following the latest adjustment by the provincial fuel regulator. The regulator increased the maximum price of all grades of gasoline by up to 4.5 cents per litre. Meanwhile, diesel prices fell by up to 2.0 cents per litre on the Island and by up to 3.4 cents per litre in western Labrador. Home heating fuels also saw reductions. Furnace oil