

Showers expected for most of the province today
We are seeing some showers this morning east of the Burin Peninsula and a few scattered showers in parts of central Newfoundland. Some showers are expected this morning on the Avalon Peninsula. There is a chance of morning showers across central and western Newfoundland. Maximum highs will range from 13 to 21. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 mm are expected in southeastern and central Labrador. Some showers are possible this morning elsewhere. High temperatures will range from 9
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Celebrity Silhouette bringing nearly 2,900 passengers to St. John’s Monday
A cruise ship carrying nearly 2,900 passengers is scheduled to arrive in St. John’s today. The Celebrity Silhouette is expected to be in port from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The ship is carrying 2,886 passengers. Celebrity Silhouette is travelling on a 14-night Greenland and Iceland itinerary, with stops in Reykjavik and Akureyri, Iceland, as well as Qaqortoq, Greenland, St. John’s, Halifax, Sydney and Boston. The visit is part of the city’s 2026 cruise season.
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Killick Coast Games bring youth together across region
Youth from communities across the Killick Coast region took part in five days of sports, recreation and community activities during the 2026 Killick Coast Games. The annual event ran Aug. 16 to 20 in Bauline, Flatrock and Pouch Cove, bringing together young athletes, coaches, volunteers and supporters from throughout the region. The provincial government provided $10,000 in funding to support this year's games. Throughout the five-day event, participants competed in a variety
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Province provides nearly $308K to fire departments affected by Kingston wildfires
The provincial government is providing nearly $308,000 to 23 fire departments that sustained equipment damage or incurred fuel costs while helping fight the 2025 Kingston-area wildfires. Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Minister Pleaman Forsey says the funding helps replace and reinforce resources used by the departments during the wildfire response. The investment is intended to strengthen fire protection services, improve emergency response capabilities and support the prote
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One Cat has Died And Residents Displaced Following Morning House Fire in Downtown St. John’s
Firefighters were called to a home on Alexander Street at approximately 6:20 a.m. on Sunday morning. As crews responded, information was received that multiple people were trapped in the home. Firefighters from central fire station were first to arrive on scene. Three people who had evacuated were in front of the home. The other two people were assisted out of the rear of the home. Smoke could be seen coming from the home as crews arrived. They quickly laid an attack line and
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