Fuel prices increased across most of Newfoundland and Labrador early Saturday after the Public Utilities Board implemented an extraordinary adjustment outside its regular pricing schedule. The board said the change was necessary due to recent developments in global commodity markets that led to sustained increases in fuel benchmark prices. Gasoline prices rose by as much as 12.4 cents per litre. Diesel prices on the island portion of the province increased by up to 26.7 cents

Here are some shots of the two Brads at the Brier from yesterday afternoon. Team Canada vs Team NL.

Calm weather will prevail across the Island portion of the province overnight. Clear skies are expected for most areas. Lows will range from minus 17 to minus 4. In western areas of Labrador, 2 cm of snow is expected. In central and coastal areas, expect partly cloudy skies, with a chance of flurries in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area, with lows ranging from minus 24 to minus 18.

The draw is now open for the 2026-27 big game licence season. Hunters in the province have until May 1, 2026, to apply for moose and caribou licences. Eligible hunters must have a Wildlife Information Management System account to apply for a licence. The total 2026-27 moose quota for the Island of Newfoundland is 28,705 licences, including 20,835 either-sex, 7,390 male-only, and 480 not-for-profit licences. This is an increase of 1,090 licences from 2025-26. In Labrador, 348

A 52-year-old woman is facing multiple charges following two separate incidents in Paradise on Thursday. Police first responded around 4:21 p.m. on March 5 to a report of a possible impaired driver outside a restaurant in the town. Officers located the driver, a 52-year-old woman, and conducted a roadside investigation. Police say she was asked to provide a breath sample using an approved screening device, but refused. She was charged with refusal to comply with a breath dema