The cost of all fuels is down today. Gas has dropped a half a cent. Diesel is down by one cent. The cost of furnace oil heating fuel on the Island decreased by 0.83 cents. Stove oil heating fuel in Zones 13 and 13a in Labrador decreased by 0.87 cents. Propane heating fuel decreased by 0.7 cents.

An investigation is underway after a 69-year-old woman allegedly attacked a man at a sporting event in Carbonear yesterday. Just after 12:30 p.m., Grace RCMP received a report of an individual who was physically assaulted at the soccer field on High Road South in Carbonear. The victim was in the parking lot near the field when he was confronted by a woman. The verbal altercation escalated, and the woman physically attacked the victim, causing minor injuries. The accused will

Officials with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture continue to fit a small number of caribou with satellite collars and ear tags. Hunters are asked to avoid harvesting collared caribou when possible. If a hunter were to harvest a caribou with a collar, they are asked to return the collar to the Wildlife Division so the data can be retrieved. For more information, contact the Wildlife Division at 709-637-2025.

The RNC in Labrador City has charged a man with impaired driving.   Police received a report of a possible impaired driver around 8:00 p.m. yesterday. The suspect vehicle was subsequently located, and a traffic stop was conducted.   The 42-year-old male driver was arrested for impaired driving. He was also charged with refusing to provide a breath sample, resisting arrest, and uttering threats. The driver had his vehicle impounded and licence suspended. He was held in custody

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and the RNC is providing tips on how people can protect themselves online. Cybercriminals are increasingly using sophisticated means to exploit online users and, with the rise of artificial intelligence, it can be even more difficult to detect scams. People are reminded to not send payments to unknown people or organizations that are seeking monetary support and immediate action. Do not open web links from unsolicited emails or text