The cost of gas is up by 4.7 cents per litre today. Diesel on the Island increased by up to 5.6 cents, while diesel in western Labrador increased by 3.0 cents per litre. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island increased by 4.81 cents, and stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador increased by 1.88 cents. The next distribution of maximum prices will be on Friday.

Much of Newfoundland and Labrador is expected to see warm temperatures and a mix of sun and cloud today, although a few areas could experience showers and isolated thunderstorms. The warmest conditions are forecast for central and parts of Labrador, where temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 20s. Happy Valley-Goose Bay is forecast to reach 29 C under partly cloudy skies, while Churchill Falls is expected to see a high of 22 C. In western Labrador, Labrador City i

The City of St. John's has unveiled its lineup of Canada Day celebrations for July 1, featuring a full day of free activities, entertainment and fireworks, while also recognizing Memorial Day with events honouring Newfoundland and Labrador's war dead. The day will begin with a sunrise celebration at Signal Hill National Historic Site from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., making St. John's one of the first places in the country to mark Canada Day. A free wheelchair-accessible Metrobus shuttl

The RNC is advising that due to the smoke in the area of Walsh River outside Labrador City, visibility is poor on the highway. Motorists using Route 500 are asked to drive with caution, reduce speeds and avoid this area if possible. Smoke is present across many areas of Labrador this morning.

The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is looking for public feedback on a proposed 20-year Forest Management Agreement with Sexton Lumber Company, which includes issuing a 20-year Crown Timber Licence to the company. The company has requested to enter into a 20-year Forest Management Agreement with the province for a non-exclusive area of forest in central Newfoundland. The agreement would offer Sexton Lumber the security of a long-term timber supply and enable th