On Tuesday evening, the RNC received a call from two hikers who were lost on the East Coast Trail. The Ground Search and Rescue were called to assist in locating the missing individuals. The hikers were located and determined to be safe. There were no injuries reported.

The price of gas decreased by 6.5 cents per litre, while diesel prices on the Island fell by up to 9.8 cents per litre. Diesel prices in western Labrador dropped by 9.9 cents per litre. Home heating fuels also saw price reductions. Furnace oil on the Island decreased by 8.46 cents per litre, while stove oil in western Labrador fell by 8.64 cents per litre. The Public Utilities Board said the adjustments were based on the most recent market data available as of the close of bu

Temperatures will vary widely across Newfoundland and Labrador today, with warm conditions continuing across much of western and central Labrador while cooler marine air keeps coastal communities and much of the Island comfortable. The warmest weather is expected in western Labrador, where Churchill Falls is forecast to reach 23°C, while Labrador City climbs to 22°C under mainly sunny skies. Happy Valley-Goose Bay is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 19°C.

Photo: Leona Rockwood The oldest continuing organized sporting event in North America is a go today with the 208th running of the Royal St. John’s Regatta. It will be a jam-packed day of races with 20 races on the schedule for today. What's closed and what's open? All City offices and facilities are closed. All recreation facilities and community centres will be closed. The outdoor pool at Bannerman Park will be closed all day. Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility is open

Firefighters were called to the Health Science Centre just after 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday for reports of a structure fire. When crews arrived, they were alerted to an electrical surgery bed that had caught fire. Workers at the hospital were quick to unplug the bed and extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher before firefighters arrived. It is believed that a child was having surgery on the bed at the time of the fire. No injuries were sustained to the child or workers as a re