The provincial government has officially declared gender-based violence an epidemic in Newfoundland and Labrador and announced the creation of a new task force aimed at addressing the issue. Premier Tony Wakeham and Lela Evans made the announcement on Wednesday, citing growing rates of violence and the widespread impacts on individuals, families and communities across the province. The government said women, girls, Indigenous Peoples, members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community and

Drizzle is expected this morning on the Avalon, central, and the Great Northern Peninsula. Drizzle will come to an end by this afternoon. There is a chance of showers along the south coast. Highs today will range from 4 to 9. In Labrador, some coastal drizzle is expected this morning with clear skies elsewhere. Temperatures will range from 3 to 13.

Motorists and homeowners across Newfoundland and Labrador are seeing lower fuel prices following the latest adjustment by the Public Utilities Board. The Board announced that all types of gasoline motor fuel decreased by up to 4.4 cents per litre on Thursday. Diesel motor fuel on the Island dropped by up to 5.1 cents per litre, while diesel prices in western Labrador fell by 4.4 cents per litre. Home heating fuels also saw declines. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island decr

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

The provincial government is calling on the federal government to expand seven-day access to the recreational food fishery on Newfoundland and Labrador’s South and West coasts. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Fisheries Minister Loyola O’Driscoll said the food fishery remains an important part of Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture, food security and community life. O’Driscoll welcomed recent changes announced by the federal government that expanded access and flexibility i