The province is launching a new campaign aimed at recruiting more foster families. The program, titled "Foster a Future," will be a province-wide campaign designed to raise awareness of fostering and encourage more residents to consider becoming foster parents. With more than 900 children and youth currently in care across the province, there is a critical need for individuals and families to step forward and provide safe, stable and supportive homes. Training, resources and

Just before 11:00 p.m. on Monday, the RNC responded to the area of the St John’s International Airport to a report of an impaired driver. Police located the vehicle with a lone female driver inside. Officers had suspicion of impaired driving and provided the approved screening device demand to the driver; the driver failed the test. Officers arrested the driver for impaired driving. After further investigation, the 26-year-old driver was charged with refusal and impaired oper

Eastern and central areas will see a mix of sun and cloud today. For Corner Brook, 2 to 4 mm of rain is expected. In Port aux Basques, rainfall amounts of 10 to 15 mm are possible, with the risk of thunderstorms and wind gusts to 120 km/h. Rain is expected across Labrador, with most areas expecting to see 10 to 15 mm. Some fog patches are also possible. Highs will range from 5 to 18.

The cost of all fuel is down today. Gas is down by 2.4 cents per litre. Diesel on the Island dropped by 5.2 cents, while diesel in western Labrador fell by 7.7 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island decreased by 4.44 cents and stove oil in western Labrador decreased by 7.42 cents. The Board’s next price adjustment for the Island portion of the Province and Western Labrador is on Wednesday. Maximum prices for gasoline motor fuels in Zones 10, 11, 11c and 12 have been ad

A missing 9-year-old boy was safely located on Monday afternoon after being reported missing in the Karwood Drive area in Paradise. Police issued a statement at around 2:00 p.m. on Sunday saying they were looking for the missing 9-year-old boy in the area of Karwood Drive in Paradise. Officers with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Mounted Unit, Police Dog Services and Operational Patrol Service responded to the call along with Rovers Search and Rescue personnel. Police a