Canada’s annual inflation rate accelerated in July, with consumer prices rising 3.0 per cent compared with the same month last year. Statistics Canada says the increase follows a 2.8 per cent year-over-year gain in June. The agency says higher gasoline prices were a major factor behind the increase. Gasoline prices rose on a year-over-year basis in July, contributing to the overall acceleration in consumer prices. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the Consumer Price Ind

The cruise ship the Zuiderdam, operated by Holland America, will visit the Port of St. John's on Tuesday. The ship arrived at 10 a.m. and will depart at 11 p.m., with approximately 2388 passengers. Zuiderdam is one of six cruise ships visiting St. John's from now until the end of August. Parking is limited on Harbour Drive during cruise ship visits to accommodate tour operators and other passenger transportation.

A mix of sun and cloud is shown across much of Newfoundland and Labrador today, with temperatures ranging from 13°C to 22°C. Labrador: Labrador City and Churchill Falls are forecast to reach 13°C, while Hopedale and Mary’s Harbour reach 17°C. Nain is expected to reach 20°C, with Happy Valley-Goose Bay reaching 21°C. Showers are possible in Labrador City, Churchill Falls, Hopedale and Nain. Northern and western Newfoundland: St. Anthony is forecast to reach 16°C, with Port Sau

Details remain scarce, but Premier Tony Wakeham will meet with Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette in St. John's today, where a new Churchill Falls deal is expected to be announced. Prime Minister Mark Carney will also be in attendance. The announcement, focused on energy security and economic development, is scheduled for 1:45 p.m. Fréchette will be joined by Quebec Economy, Innovation and Energy Minister Bernard Drainville and Hydro-Québec President and CEO Claudine Bouchard