The provincial government is providing $100,000 in operational funding to the Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association. Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Minister Andrea Barbour announced the investment, saying the funding will support efforts to promote the province’s hunting and angling sector. The Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association is a non-profit organization representing hunting and fishing outfitters across the province. The organization works

A 62-year-old man has been charged after police said a woman reported being assaulted by her male partner while they were driving in St. John’s. The woman drove to Royal Newfoundland Constabulary headquarters at 1 Fort Townshend at about 3:25 p.m. Wednesday and reported the alleged assault. She told officers the man was still inside the vehicle, which was parked outside police headquarters. Officers investigated and arrested the man in the RNC parking lot before transporting

Westbound traffic on Hamilton Avenue will be detoured through Bennett Avenue beginning Thursday as the City of St. John’s carries out planned watermain maintenance. The detour will be in place from Aug. 13 to Sept. 4. Eastbound traffic on Hamilton Avenue will not be affected by the work. Access to properties will be maintained for residents, and motorists are asked to follow posted signage in the area.

Newfoundland and Labrador is in for a warm Thursday, with several areas expected to reach the low 20s. On the Island, St. John’s and Gander are forecast to reach 23 C, while Grand Falls-Windsor could also hit 23 C. Marys­town is expected to reach 22 C, with Corner Brook topping out at 21 C. Port aux Basques is forecast to reach 18 C, while Port Saunders and St. Anthony are expected to reach 17 C and 16 C, respectively. Across Labrador, Happy Valley-Goose Bay is forecast to be

All types of gasoline motor fuel decreased by 0.1 cents per litre, while diesel motor fuel on the Island increased by up to 1.7 cents per litre. Diesel motor fuel in western Labrador increased by 2.4 cents per litre. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island increased by 1.45 cents per litre, while stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador increased by 2.38 cents per litre. The changes were based on the most recently available market data as of the close of business on Aug. 11,