

New government to be sworn in tomorrow
Premier-designate Tony Wakeham will be sworn in as the 16th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow. Wakeham and the cabinet will be sworn in at Government House in St. John’s. Wakeham will deliver remarks and be available for questions after the swearing-in.
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Two Injured After Police Vehicle Rear-Ended on TCH Near Brigus Junction
Two people were injured in a collision on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) near Brigus Junction last week and police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate additional witnesses or any video that might be available. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, a Traffic Services East officer was conducting a traffic stop, with emergency lights activated, on the westbound side of the TCH. He had returned to his vehicle and was rear-ended by a white Hyundai
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Dodgers edge Blue Jays in 18-inning World Series marathon
The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in a historic 18-inning showdown Monday night, earning a 6–5 victory to take a 2–1 lead in the World Series. The marathon Game 3, which tied the record for the longest contest in World Series history by innings, was decided when Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off home run to centre field in the bottom of the 18th. Toronto took an early 4–2 lead thanks to a three-run blast from Alejandro Kirk in the fourth inning. But the Dod
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Two arrested after bailing out of stolen vehicle
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary arrested two women following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle late Monday night in downtown St. John’s. Around 11:07 p.m. on October 27, officers spotted a reported stolen vehicle being driven in the city centre. When police attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled. The vehicle was pursued and came to a stop in the downtown area, where the two occupants tried to run away on foot. Officers quickly caught both suspects. During the incide
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Fuel prices take unexpected big jump
It will cost a lot more to fill up on some fuels today. The Public Utilities Board has changed the price of fuels due to recent commodity market developments. While gas and propane are unchanged, diesel motor fuel has jumped by 8.6 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island increased by 7.43 cents. Stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador went up by 7.49 cents.
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