

A nice Wednesday ahead for most of NL
Across the province this morning, conditions are mostly clear; on the Avalon, it remains mostly cloudy. It's 20 degrees right now in St. John's, 16 in Gander, 14 in Corner Brook, and 10 in Labrador City. Today, it will be sunny across most of Newfoundland. On the Avalon, it will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. There is a chance of showers in St. Anthony and southern Labrador as well. Highs on the Island will range from 17 to 25, and highs in Labrador will be from 1
Aug 261 min read


Cruise ship Volendam scheduled to visit St. John’s
The cruise ship Volendam is scheduled to arrive in St. John’s today, bringing about 1,839 passengers to the city. The Holland America Line ship is scheduled to be in port from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cruise ship arrival and departure times are subject to change depending on weather conditions and ship schedules. The city also reminded residents that parking on Harbour Drive would be limited during the visit to accommodate tour operators and other passenger transportation.
Aug 261 min read


Country music superstar Dolly Parton has died
Country music superstar Dolly Parton has died, according to her family. Parton was 80-years-old. She was a singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Parton's debut album, Hello, I'm Dolly, was released in 1967, commencing a career spanning 60 years and 50 studio albums. The Pittman Center, Tennessee native was married to Carl Thomas Dean until his death in 2025. She was one of the most influential figures in country music, with a career spanning more tha
Aug 251 min read


Canada to impose new tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. imports starting Sept. 8
Canada will impose new counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. imports beginning Sept. 8, matching new American tariffs imposed on Canadian goods while announcing billions of dollars in additional support for workers and businesses affected by the trade dispute. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the measures Tuesday after the United States imposed a 50 per cent tariff on $27.6 billion in Canadian goods effective Aug. 22. The federal government said
Aug 253 min read


Pride crosswalk vandalized outside Port Saunders school
File photo Police are investigating after a Pride crosswalk outside French Shore Academy in Port Saunders was vandalized with anti-2SLGBTQIA+ messages. Port Saunders RCMP responded to a report of vandalism outside the school on Roncalli Drive on Aug. 21. School staff discovered the messages painted on the Pride walkway in front of the school Thursday afternoon and contacted police. Police believed the vandalism occurred sometime between 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 20 and 2:30 p.m. on A
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