The deadline is approaching for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Home Heating Supplement Program. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 15, 2026. Residents can apply for the supplement online . To ensure the most efficient processing time, applications should include a copy of your invoice(s), including the delivery address, for the purchase of at least 250 litres of furnace or stove oil, your signature, and double-check that the Social Insurance Number pro

Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to China and Switzerland later this month as part of the federal government’s push to diversify Canada’s trade relationships and attract new foreign investment. Carney is scheduled to visit the People’s Republic of China from Jan. 13 to 17, where he will meet with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and other senior government and business leaders. The talks are expected to focus on trade, energy, agriculture and international securit

Photo: Ryan Smith At about 10:30 p.m. last night, the RNC and EMS responded to a call of a single vehicle pedestrian accident at the intersection of New Gower Street and Barters Hill in St. John's. On scene, police determined that a pedestrian had been struck on the crosswalk and sustained minor injuries. The driver was ticketed for failing to yield to a pedestrian on a crosswalk. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital for assessment.

The RNC were called to a disturbance at a residence in the east end of St. John's on Wednesday night. Police arrived on the scene and located a 45-year-old male who had entered the home and assaulted the owner. As police approached the door, the male threw a beer can at officers and challenged them to fight. A brief struggle ensued, and officers quickly gained control of the male. He now faces charges of break and enter, assault against the homeowner, assault with a weapon ag

On the Avalon today, expect showers with about 5 mm expected. It will be mostly cloudy in central areas. Along the west coast, some snow is expected. Corner Brook will see about 5 cm, and St. Anthony will see similar amounts. Highs will range from minus 1 to plus 7. Conditions will be much nicer across Labrador with a mix of sun and cloud and temperatures ranging from minus 9 to minus 8.