The federal government's new bail and sentencing reforms have officially become law, marking one of the most significant overhauls of Canada's criminal justice system in recent years. The Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) received Royal Assent, introducing more than 80 changes to the Criminal Code aimed at tightening bail rules and increasing penalties for repeat and violent offenders. Most provisions will come into force in 30 days. Justice Minister Sean Fraser said

On the Northern Peninsula, rainfall amounts of 15 mm are expected. Drizzle along the west coast will deliver about 2 to 4 mm to the area. In central Newfoundland, rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm are expected. For the Avalon, rainfall amounts of 10 to 15 mm are expected, and thunderstorms are possible. Highs will range from 4 to 12. Across Labrador, 10 mm of rain is expected across Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Rainfall amounts of 5 mm are expected for Churchill Falls, and there is

The price of fuel is down once again today. Gas has dropped 3.6 cents per litre. Diesel on the Island decreased by up to 5.8 cents, and diesel in western Labrador decreased by 4.4 cents. The price of furnace oil heating fuel fell by 5.00 cents, and stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador decreased by 3.44 cents. The next price adjustment is on Thursday.

It's the end of an era as Hockey Night in Canada will no longer be broadcast on CBC. After 12 years, the partnership between Sportsnet and CBC has ended, and the public broadcaster will no longer carry NHL broadcasts. Sportsnet will be the sole broadcaster moving forward. CBC plans to increase sports coverage of high-performance athletes and events and will launch a new Saturday night primetime show, highlighting Canada’s athletes.

The provincial government is defending its decision to cancel a contract for a new K-12 school in Cartwright, but residents and local officials continue to demand answers about the future of the long-awaited project. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Barry Petten issued an update Tuesday on the situation, nearly two weeks after the province terminated the school construction contract, citing escalating costs, delays, design concerns and site-related issues. The proje