

Provincial government Cabinet shuffle today
A swearing-in ceremony for the Cabinet will take place at 10:00 a.m. today at Government House in St. John’s. Premier Tony Wakeham’s cabinet has 14 members, including the premier. The current cabinet was formed after Wakeham became premier on Oct. 29, 2025.
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Harry and Meghan are reportedly moving back to the United Kingdom
Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly moving back to the United Kingdom. The couple has been living in California since stepping back from the Royal Family in 2020. The Telegraph was the first to break the story. The couple will be returning to the United Kingdom with their children, but will live as private citizens. No date was provided for when the move will take place.
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Rain expected in multiple areas today
This morning, there is some rain over the Burin Peninsula and showers on the northeast coast. It is cloudy across most of Newfoundland this morning. There are a few sunny peaks on the Avalon. Across the Big Land, there are some coastal showers. On the Avalon Peninsula and Great Northern Peninsula, rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 mm are expected. The Burin Peninsula will receive 5 to 10 mm of rain. There is a chance of showers elsewhere. Temperatures will range from 17 to 26. Ther
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Fuel prices increase once again
Maximum fuel prices increased across Newfoundland and Labrador following the latest adjustment. All types of gasoline motor fuel increased by up to 1.7 cents per litre. On the Island, diesel prices increased by 1.5 cents per litre, while diesel in western Labrador increased by 1.0 cent per litre. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island increased by 1.31 cents per litre. Stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador increased by 0.74 cents per litre. The changes were based on mark
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Canada’s largest icebreaker reaches North Pole
Canada’s largest and most powerful icebreaker reached the North Pole on Sunday as part of its 2026 Arctic deployment. The Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Louis S. St-Laurent reached the North Pole on Aug. 16 while carrying out scientific and mapping work in the Arctic. The voyage is supporting Canada’s efforts to define the country’s continental shelf and map its outer limits under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. As part of ongoing missions running from
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