The Public Utilities Board set new maximum prices for regulated petroleum products. The adjustments were as follows: Gasoline prices decreased by up to 1.6 cents per litre; Diesel prices on the Island increased by up to 3.7 cents; Diesel prices in Zones 13 and 13a (Labrador) rose by 0.9 cents; Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island increased by 3.14 cents; Stove oil heating fuel in Zones 13 and 13a decreased by 0.84 cents; and Propane heating fuel dropped by up to 0.9 cents p

Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new measures to protect Canadians and keep our communities safe. Next week, the government will table legislation to amend the Criminal Code for crimes committed by violent and repeat offenders – those accused of serious crimes like violent auto theft, breaking and entering, human trafficking, violent assault, and sexual assault. The legislation will also allow consecutive sentencing, so multiple crimes mean longer time behind bars.

Starting on Monday, influenza and COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be available by appointment at various clinics across the province. Individuals can now book vaccine clinic appointments online at TimefortheShot.ca. Appointments are available for the flu vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccine, or both at the same time. New appointment times will continue to be added. Appointments can also be booked by phone. Homebound or frail individuals who cannot travel to a Public Health vaccine

The Toronto Blue Jays came back fighting on Wednesday, beating the Seattle Mariners by a score of 13 to 4 in Game three. The game secured Toronto its first win of the American League Championship Series. Game four takes place tonight in Seattle with first pitch at 8:33 p.m.

The RCMP are continuing to investigate Friday’s overnight fire at the Mushuau Innu First Nation Band Council Office. Police are seeking assistance from the public, and urge anyone with information, images or surveillance video to come forward. Natuashish RCMP and the Mushuau Innu First Nation Fire Department responded to the fire shortly after 3:00 a.m. on October 10. While no injuries were reported, the fire caused extensive damage to the band council office. Anyone with inf