The federal government has introduced legislation that would impose new safety requirements on social media platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots, including a proposed ban on social media accounts for children under the age of 16. The proposed legislation, known as Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, was introduced Thursday by Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture Marc Miller. The government says the bill is designed to address growing concerns about online har

On the Northern Peninsula, rainfall amounts of 5 to 10 mm are expected. In central Newfoundland, 5 mm is anticipated. Elsewhere across the Island, there is a chance of showers. Temperatures will range from 4 to 20. Mostly fair skies are expected today across Labrador, except for the Happy Valley Goose Bay area, which could see some showers this morning. By this afternoon, conditions should clear. Highs will range from 6 to 19 degrees.

There is some relief at the pumps today. Gas has decreased by up to 2.1 cents per litre. On the Island, diesel decreased by 2.5 cents, while diesel in western Labrador decreased by 2.6 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island dropped by 2.14 cents, while stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador fell by 2.32 cents. Yesterday, Brent Crude Oil was trading at $88.49 USD. The next price adjustment is on Friday, June 12.

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 conflict in the Middle East is now in its fourth month. The resulting increases in energy prices and disruptions in global supply chains are weighing on global economic growth and pushing up inflation. At the same time, the US administration continues to propose new tariffs and trade policy uncertainty remains elevated. In Canada, GDP edged

The RCMP is investigating a motor vehicle collision that occurred on the Veterans Memorial Highway on Tuesday morning that resulted in the death of one person. At approximately 10:00 a.m., Bay Roberts RCMP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Veterans Memorial Highway near Roaches Line. Two vehicles were extensively damaged in the collision, while a third was stopped at the scene. The occupants of both vehicles were transported to St. John’s by paramedics for