A 56-year-old woman was arrested for impaired driving following a single-vehicle collision in the Airport Heights area of St. John’s on Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to the crash at approximately 3:30 p.m. on May 19. During the investigation, officers determined the driver was impaired and placed the woman under arrest. Police said the woman was later released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date on charges of impaired driving and driving wit

The covered statue in Harbour Grace. Kyle Brookings/Newfound News The Town of Harbour Grace announced plans for a public celebration marking the return of its restored Amelia Earhart statue today. The “Amelia’s Return Celebration” is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis School on Cathedral Street in Harbour Grace. The statue was stolen back in April and was retrieved in August. According to event organizers, the celebration would mark

There are once again increases in fuel prices following the latest adjustments announced by the Public Utilities Board. Gasoline increased by up to 0.8 cents per litre across the province. Diesel on the Island rose by as much as 1.8 cents per litre, while diesel prices in western Labrador increased by up to 2.4 cents per litre. Home heating fuels also saw increases. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island went up by 1.50 cents per litre, while stove oil heating fuel in western

An area of low pressure will spread rain and snow across Labrador today. Most of the precipitation will fall as rain, with 10 mm expected in western areas and 10 to 15 mm in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay region. Highs will range from 2 to 5. Western areas of Newfoundland will see about 5 mm of rain today. Rain will start late in the day in the eastern areas of Newfoundland. Highs from 5 to 12 are expected.

Opposition Leader John Hogan is criticizing the provincial government over what he describes as a lack of transparency and independence in the review process surrounding the proposed Churchill Falls memorandum of understanding with Quebec. In a public statement, Hogan said the creation and presentation of the review committee’s report were “deeply concerning,” arguing the process lacked openness and accountability. Hogan said the review committee was not made available to pub