Jodie Ashini was elected the new Grand Chief of the Innu Nation in an election held Aug. 16, 2026. Tshan (John) Nui was elected deputy grand chief, while a new board of directors was also chosen. The election marked a change in leadership for the Innu Nation, with Simon Pokue leaving the position of grand chief and Christopher Rich stepping down as deputy grand chief.

The United States has agreed to delay the implementation of a 50 per cent tariff on a range of Canadian goods, giving Canada and the U.S. more time to negotiate outstanding trade issues. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada and the United States had made substantial progress during intensive discussions aimed at addressing trade issues and providing greater certainty for Canadian businesses, workers, farmers and families. The additional U.S. tariffs had been sc

This morning there are a few isolated showers moving across the Island portion of the province. It will be a wet day for some areas of Newfoundland. Along the west coast of the Island, rain is expected today. Port aux Basques will receive 20 to 30 mm of rain along with winds gusting between 60 and 100 km/h. In Corner Brook, rainfall amounts of 5 to 10 mm are expected. Port Saunders will receive 2 to 4 mm, and 2 mm is expected in St. Anthony. Sun and cloud will prevail elsewhe

Fuel prices increased across Newfoundland and Labrador following the latest adjustment by the provincial regulator. Gasoline prices rose by up to 3.5 cents per litre, while diesel prices on the Island increased by as much as 6.6 cents per litre. In Labrador, diesel prices in western areas increased by 6.5 cents per litre. Heating fuel prices also went up. Furnace oil on the Island increased by 5.72 cents per litre, while stove oil in western Labrador increased by 5.59 cents p

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating following a collision in Bauline. On Sunday (Aug. 16) at approximately 5 p.m., Operational Patrol Services responded to a collision involving a pedestrian and all-terrain-vehicle (ATV) on Bauline Line. The pedestrian was sent to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. RNC Collision Reconstructionists were engaged to assist with the ongoing investigation. The 40-year-old ATV driver was issued Summary