The Provincial Government is introducing universal screening for kindergarten through Grade 2 students during the 2026-27 school year to help identify students who may require additional learning support. The screening process for kindergarten and Grade 1 students will use Acadience Reading and Acadience Reading Français assessments to measure foundational early literacy skills. The assessments include six measures designed to help educators identify students who may need add

There are some slight changes in fuel prices today. Gas is up by a cent, while diesel on the island went down one cent. In western Labrador, diesel increased by 0.3 cents per litre. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island decreased by 0.05 cents, and stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador increased by 0.34 cents. These changes are based on the most recently available market data as of the close of business on September 8. The Board’s next price adjustment is on Friday, Sep

It is chilly as you head out the door this morning. Temperatures across the Island are ranging from 4 to 15. In Labrador, there is some rain in the north, and temperatures range from 8 to 12. Across the West Coast and Great Northern Peninsula, rain will begin this afternoon. 5 to 10 mm is expected from Port Saunders to Corner Brook. The Port aux Basques area will receive 15 to 25 mm of rain. There is a chance of late-day showers in central Newfoundland. 2 mm of rain is expect

The provincial government has appointed Richard Deveau as the new director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT). Deveau, who most recently served as senior Crown attorney for the Eastern Region with Public Prosecutions, begins a five-year term on September 9, 2026. SIRT is an independent civilian-led organization responsible for investigating matters involving police in Newfoundland and Labrador, including deaths, serious injuries, sexual off

The Newfoundland and Labrador government is expanding skilled trades education opportunities in high schools for the 2026-27 school year. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development says the expansion provides additional teaching hours ranging from 6.25 to 12.5 hours per week, giving students more flexibility to add skilled trades courses to their schedules. Skilled trades courses are increasing at 21 schools across the province, including schools in St. John’