The provincial government is accepting nominations for the 2026 Council of the Federation Literacy Award, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in literacy across Newfoundland and Labrador. The annual award honours outstanding achievement, innovative practices and contributions that help strengthen literacy skills, support learning and employability, and improve quality of life in communities throughout the province. Nominations are open

A 43-year-old man is facing multiple charges following an alleged impaired driving incident and brief police pursuit in St. John’s late Sunday night. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the Kenmount Road area at approximately 10:20 p.m. on May 24. Police located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop, but the driver sped away as police approached the vehicle. The vehicle was later found in a parking lot. When officers e

Firefighters with the Conception Bay South Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire late Sunday night on Allison Road in Seal Cove. When firefighters arrived, they made entry through the front door of the home, where they then found a fire in the basement and quickly extinguished the fire with an attack line. After quickly putting out the fire, crews used a fan to clear smoke from the home. The home did sustain fire damage along with smoke damage throughout the ho

It will be generally fair across Newfoundland today with mostly sunny skies and highs from 4 to 17. Showers will move in for most overnight. Labrador will be fair for the most part today. In western Labrador, showers will start late this afternoon with about 2 mm expected. Highs will range from 6 to 17.

The provincial government says the Special Assistance Grant Program continues to provide critical support to communities across Newfoundland and Labrador facing emergencies and unexpected financial pressures. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister Tibbs said the program offers emergency financial assistance to municipalities, local service districts and non-profit community organizations. The funding is used to address urgent issues related to health and safety, infrastr