Overnight, all types of gas decreased by up to 0.1 cents per litre, while diesel prices on the Island increased by up to 0.5 cents per litre. Diesel motor fuel in western Labrador increased by 0.6 cents per litre. Heating fuel prices also increased. Furnace oil on the Island rose by 0.38 cents per litre, while stove oil in western Labrador increased by 0.58 cents per litre. The changes were based on the most recently available market data as of the close of business on Aug. 2

Your guide to what’s happening across Newfoundland and Labrador. This weekend (August 22 and 23, 2026) Saturday: The 14th Annual Tickle Swim for Mental Health. A 5K open ocean swim to raise funds and awareness for mental health from Portugal Cove-St. Philip's to Bell Island. Saturday and Sunday: FireFit Championship 2026 at the Mary Brown's Centre daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: The Renaissance Festival of NL takes place at St. David's Park in Mount Pearl. T

Newfoundland and Labrador's aquaculture industry generated $453 million in farmgate value in 2025, accounting for nearly 40 per cent of the total value of seafood produced in the province. The figures, released by the Newfoundland and Labrador Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) ahead of its annual Cold Harvest Conference & Trade Show, highlight the growing role of aquaculture in the province's food supply and rural economy. NAIA executive director Bradley George said the

The provincial government will announce funding for fire protection vehicles and equipment in South River today. Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Minister Pleaman Forsey is scheduled to make the announcement alongside Justice and Public Safety Minister and Harbour Main MHA Helen Conway Ottenheimer. The announcement is set for 11 a.m. at the Bay de Grave Volunteer Fire Department at 1 Conception Bay Highway in South River. The funding is expected to support fire protection serv

Maximum fuel prices decreased across Newfoundland and Labrador following the latest adjustment based on average market data available through Aug. 19. Gasoline prices decreased by up to 2.7 cents per litre, while diesel prices on the Island fell by 1.0 cent per litre. In Labrador, diesel prices in western areas decreased by 0.9 cents per litre. Heating fuel prices also declined. Furnace oil on the Island decreased by 0.87 cents per litre, while stove oil in western Labrador f