Auditor General Denise Hanrahan will to deliver a performance audit report to the Public Accounts Committee today on matters related to long term care in the province. The audit was initiated at the request of the Committee in December 2023 pursuant to section 22 of the Auditor General Act, 2021. The long-term-care audit is designed to determine whether: NL Health Services is providing and administering long-term care appropriately; the Department of Health and Community Ser

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has issued a public disposal tender for the sale of a large air-supported dome structure originally purchased for the now-cancelled Kenmount Crossing Acute Care Campus project. The Provincial Government says there is no identified operational or program need for the structure and has determined that disposing of it is the appropriate option as it continues to manage public assets and expenditures. The dome is approximately 100,000 squa

Maximum fuel prices increased across Newfoundland and Labrador following the latest adjustment by the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities. All types of gasoline motor fuel increased by up to 2.5 cents per litre, while diesel motor fuel on the Island increased by up to 10.7 cents per litre. In Labrador, diesel prices in western areas increased by 11.2 cents per litre. Heating fuel prices also rose. Furnace oil on the Island increased by 9.23 cents per litre, while stove

It's a cool start to the morning across Newfoundland and Labrador with temperatures in the single digits in most areas. It's also clear across the province. Newfoundland will be sunny in most areas. In Marystown, there is a chance of showers late this afternoon. Highs will range from 17 to 20. In Labrador, it will be mainly sunny for most areas with highs from 13 to 24. Labrador City could see some showers. Sky in Portugal Cove/St. Phillips on Monday evening, August. 31st. P

The Newfoundland and Labrador government is replacing more than 100 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools across the province. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development says the devices are outdated or nearing the end of their operational effectiveness and need to be replaced. Budget 2026 includes approximately $250,000 for the replacement of AEDs and defibrillator pads, ensuring schools have up-to-date equipment available in the event of a car