Gas has increased by 1.3 cents per litre today. The cost of diesel on the Island also went up by 0.9 cents, while diesel in western Labrador dropped by 0.1 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island increased by 0.77 cents, and stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador decreased by 0.35 cents. The next price adjustment is on Thursday, June 11.

The RCMP is currently conducting a police operation in Carbonear. Residents will see an increased police presence in the area of Gilmour Place. While police do not believe there is any immediate threat to the general public, residents are being asked to avoid the area at this time. In the interest of police safety, people are asked to refrain from posting images, video and information about police activities.

There has been an increase in the number of detections of the Japanese beetle in the St. John’s area. The Japanese beetle is an invasive species in Canada. The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and various industry stakeholders. The agency has detected isolated and sporadic occurrences of Japanese beetle in Newfoundland and Labrador since 2014. In 2024 and 2025, the species was detected in the St. John’s area, wh

Bay Roberts RCMP is advising that emergency crews are responding to a two-vehicle collision along the Veterans Memorial Highway between the Roaches Line and Makinsons interchanges. The Veterans Memorial Highway is closed as a result, and traffic is being diverted onto Roaches Line and Hodgewater Line. Updates will be provided when available.

The City of St. John’s is accepting applications for its 2026 Traffic Box Art Program, an initiative that transforms traffic signal control boxes into public art installations throughout the city. The program invites visual artists to design and paint original artwork on metal traffic signal boxes located at intersections and along roadways. City officials say the initiative helps beautify public spaces, enhance neighbourhood character and discourage vandalism. Artists select