There is some relief at the pumps today. Gas has dropped 6.6 cents per litre. Diesel on the Island decreased by up to 10.1 cents while diesel in western Labrador fell by 12.9 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island decreased by 8.71 cents. Stove oil in western Labrador decreased by 12.05 cents, and propane heating fuel increased by 2.4 cents. The Board’s next price adjustment is on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Tonight across Newfoundland, a system moving in from the west will bring a transition to wet and foggy conditions for almost the entire island. Eastern & Central NL Conditions: Skies will cloud over early this evening as rain or drizzle moves in. Expect 5–10 mm of accumulation for most areas. Visibility: Fog patches are expected to develop around midnight. Wind: Southern and eastern coasts (St. John's, Bonavista, Gander) will see south to southeast winds at 30 km/h gusting to

The provincial government says it expects to begin opening new long-term care beds in Corner Brook within the next year, a move aimed at easing pressure on overcrowded hospital services. During a sitting of the House of Assembly, Humber–Bay of Islands MHA Eddie Joyce raised concerns about ongoing congestion in the emergency department at the Corner Brook Regional Hospital. He said the issue is partly driven by long-term care patients occupying acute-care beds. Joyce told the

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has introduced legislation aimed at increasing retirement benefits for workers who have experienced a workplace injury or illness. Bill 10, which proposes amendments to the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act, 2022, would change how retirement benefits are calculated under the province’s workers’ compensation system. Under the proposed changes, Temporary Earnings Loss benefits received beyond 24 months would be included in th

Gas prices in Newfoundland and Labrador are staying nearly the same, dropping by just 0.1 cents per litre, while diesel prices are increasing by 4 cents per litre across the province. Heating fuel prices are decreasing slightly, with furnace oil down 1.58 cents per litre on the Island and stove oil down 1.53 cents per litre in Labrador. The Public Utilities Board says the changes reflect current market conditions and rising supplier costs tied to the federal Clean Fuel Regula