

Another nice day across the province
It will be another nice day across Newfoundland and Labrador. We will see sunny to mostly sunny skies on the Avalon in central, and on the Great Northern Peninsula. Along the south coast, some drizzle is expected. Temperatures will range from 4 to 16. In Labrador, there is a risk of showers in the Labrador City area, and it will be fair elsewhere. Expect highs from 7 to 17.
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Budget 2026 focuses on tax relief, health care and public safety
The provincial government has released its 2026 budget, outlining commitments to improve health care, reduce taxes and invest in safer communities. Finance Minister Craig Pardy delivered the province’s first budget under Premier Tony Wakeham’s government. The budget includes a range of affordability measures aimed at supporting individuals and families. Government says more than $200 million in tax relief will be delivered over the fiscal forecast, including a permanent reduc
15 hours ago2 min read


PC Government releases first budget
The Progressive Conservative Government delivered their first budget today. Finance Minister Craig Pardy delivered the budget. Newfoundland and Labrador's economy is expected to grow 5.5 percent this year, the fastest in Canada. Housing development, retail spending, and oil production are expected to rise while unemployment is down. HEALTH In the health care sector, $5.4 billion has been allocated. The money will be spent on a provincial nursing travel team and on implementin
1 day ago2 min read


Bank of Canada maintains policy rate
Today, the Bank of Canada held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The Bank’s April outlook assumes tariffs remain unchanged and the global benchmark price of oil declines to US$75 per barrel by mid 2027. The Iran war has led to sharply higher energy prices and transportation disruptions, diminishing growth prospects in oil-importing countries and boosting inflation worldwide. Financial conditions have been vol
1 day ago1 min read


ParksNL sees record demand as 2026 season begins
ParksNL is reporting record-breaking demand ahead of the 2026 provincial park season, following a year that saw the highest visitation and revenue levels in its history. Newfoundland and Labrador’s 32 provincial parks — including 13 camping parks, seven day-use parks, 10 park reserves, one waterway park and the T’Railway Provincial Park — attracted more than 240,000 visitors in 2025. The parks system also generated more than $1.6 million in revenue, the highest total on recor
2 days ago1 min read
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