Non-profit organizations serving youth in Newfoundland and Labrador can now apply for provincial funding aimed at supporting programs that promote skill development, mentorship and social inclusion. The provincial government announced that applications are open for the 2026-27 Grants to Youth Organizations program, which provides financial support to not-for-profit groups working with youth between the ages of 12 and 29. The program is designed to fund innovative projects tha

Photo: Ryan Smith An air quality statement has been issued for parts of the St. John's region as emergency crews continue to respond to a fire at the Robin Hood Bay waste management facility. The St. John's Regional Fire Department, along with City of St. John's crews, remains on scene battling the fire. Environment Canada has issued an air quality statement affecting several areas, including the east end of St. John's, St. John's International Airport, Torbay, Logy Bay and O

The FFAW-Unifor union is welcoming Ottawa’s decision to maintain what it calls fair access for inshore harvesters in the 2026 Northern cod fishery, while cautioning that changes to allocation shares should be closely monitored as the stock continues to rebuild. Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced that the 2026 Northern cod total allowable catch will be set at 59,000 tonnes. Of that amount, 41,300 tonnes — or 70 per cent — will be allocated to the inshore fleet. An additiona

Corner Brook will welcome the first cruise ship of the season today. The Volendam, operated by Holland America Line, will visit the west coast city today. It is expected to arrive at 10:00 a.m. and will depart at 6:00 p.m. The ship carries 1,432 passengers and 647 crew. There will be 12 visits in total this year, with the last ship arriving on October 23.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has launched an independent review of the province's workers' compensation system and appointed a five-member committee to oversee the process. The review is required under the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act, 2022, which mandates an independent examination of the system every five years to ensure it continues to meet the needs of workers and employers. The committee will be chaired by Darren Roberts, with Doug Youden ser