Residents of St. John’s may be contacted by telephone over the next few weeks to participate in the City’s 2026 Resident Satisfaction Survey. The survey, conducted by MQO Research, was first launched in 2018 and is repeated every two years. Residents are selected through a random process designed to reflect the City’s Census data and provide a representative picture of opinions about St. John’s, municipal services and emerging priorities. The survey results are statistically

Canada has concluded the 28th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference in Victoria, bringing together senior military leaders from across the region to discuss shared security challenges and opportunities for greater co-operation. The conference was co-hosted by Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan and U.S. Pacific Command commander Adm. Samuel J. Paparo. Held under the theme “Strengthening Collective Security: Navigating Challenges in a Dynamic Indo-Pacifi

Atlantic Lottery is marking its 50th anniversary with $200,000 in donations to charitable organizations across Atlantic Canada. The Crown corporation announced the donations Thursday at an anniversary event in Moncton, as part of its Community Game Changers program. The program was launched earlier this year and invited nominations for individuals making a meaningful and positive impact in their communities. One Community Game Changer was selected in each Atlantic province, w

Marine Atlantic says the Île Rouge has arrived in North Sydney as preparations continue to bring the vessel into service later this fall. Over the coming weeks, teams across the organization will carry out familiarization and training activities, along with the process of reflagging the vessel, Marine Atlantic said. The ferry has a passenger capacity of 821 and includes 146 cabins. Of those, 48 are designated for passengers travelling with pets. The vessel also features 82 re

Maximum fuel prices decreased for most fuel types in Newfoundland and Labrador following the latest price adjustment, while propane heating fuel prices increased. The changes included: Gasoline decreased by 2.5 cents per litre. Diesel motor fuel on the Island decreased by up to 0.3 cents per litre. Diesel motor fuel in western Labrador decreased by 0.2 cents per litre. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island decreased by 0.24 cents per litre. Stove oil heating fuel in western