At 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday night, an RNC officer arrested a 39-year-old man in the downtown area of St. John’s. The man was charged with three counts of breaching a probation order, four counts of failing to comply with a release order, and was also found to be in possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The male was held to appear in court.

ArtsNL is accepting nominations for the 41st annual Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards. The awards recognize artistic excellence and contributions to the province’s arts community. Members of the public can submit one nomination in each of eight categories: Artist Achievement Award Artist of the Year Award Arts in Education Award Emerging Artist Award Hall of Honour Award Helen R.K. Peters Art & Community Builder Award Patron of the Arts Award Ross Leslie Award Nominations

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says the province has the option to purchase 16 per cent of the power generated at Gull Island, but the remaining power could all go to Hydro-Québec if that option is not exercised. The issue came up Wednesday during questioning at the House of Assembly as MHAs examined details of the proposed Churchill Falls and Gull Island agreement. NL Hydro representatives explained that the province has an option to purchase 16 per cent of Gull Island's po

Waking up this morning, it's clear across most of the Island and overcast across Labrador. Temperatures are in the low to mid teens across the Island and from 5 to 11 across the Big Land. The weather will be nice today across the entire Island portion of the province, with most areas seeing sunny skies. High temperatures today will reach between 13 and 20. Most of Labrador will see overcast conditions. There is a chance of showers in the central and northern areas. Expect hig

There are more big jumps at the pumps today. The price of gas has jumped 6.6 cents per litre. On the Island, diesel increased by 13.0 cents while diesel in western Labrador jumped 13.3 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island went up 11.25 cents, and stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador increased by 11.65 cents per litre. On the Avalon Peninsula, gas prices are now at 219.9 cents. Diesel is at 288.2 cents. These changes are based on the most recently available mark